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CIMST Honors Retiring Faculty Members for Their Dedicated Service

The Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at 精东影业 (精东影业) proudly recognized and celebrated four distinguished faculty members who are retiring during the 2025鈥�2026 academic year. A special retirement recognition luncheon was held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to honor their many years of dedicated service, teaching excellence, mentorship, and contributions to the university community.

The faculty members honored during the event included:

Dr. Kapila Rohan Attele, Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Johng-Chern Chern, Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Gabriel Gomez, Professor of Library and Information Science
Dr. Daniel Hrozencik, Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Attele smiles while holding a plaque while CIMST chair Dr. Salam and Dean Mark Smith (College of Arts and Science) smile and stand alongside him.

Dr. Chern smiles while holding a plaque while CIMST chair Dr. Salam and Dean Mark Smith (College of Arts and Science) smile and stand alongside him.

Dr. Gomez smiles while holding a plaque while CIMST chair Dr. Salam and Dean Mark Smith (College of Arts and Science) smile and stand alongside him.

Dr. Hrozencik smiles while holding a plaque while CIMST chair Dr. Salam and Dean Mark Smith (College of Arts and Science) smile and stand alongside him.

The luncheon brought together CIMST faculty members, colleagues, and university leadership to celebrate the accomplishments and lasting impact of the retirees. Dean Mark Smith of the College of Arts and Sciences attended the event and expressed appreciation for the retirees鈥� years of commitment to student success, academic excellence, and service to 精东影业.

Doctors Attele, Gomez, Chern and Hrozencik take a group photo with other faculty and staff members while holding their plaques.

During the gathering, faculty members shared memories, stories, and words of appreciation highlighting the retirees鈥� contributions to teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, research, and departmental growth. The event reflected the strong sense of community and collegiality within the CIMST Department.

In addition to the departmental celebration, 精东影业 President Zaldwaynaka 鈥淶鈥� Scott and Provost Sonja Feist-Price hosted a university-wide Retirement Celebration on Monday, May 11, 2026, to honor 精东影业 faculty and staff members retiring this year. The event took place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 精东影业 Official Residence and recognized the outstanding service and dedication of retiring university employees across campus.

Dr. Attele accepts a certificate of appreciation from Provost Sonja Feist-Price and President Scott during a retirement celebration. On the left is a microphone and an ornate antique chair.

Dr. Gomez accepts a certificate of appreciation from Provost Sonja Feist-Price and President Scott during a retirement celebration. On the left is a microphone and an ornate antique chair. In the background, a tiled floor is visible.

The CIMST Department extends its sincere gratitude and best wishes to Dr. Attele, Dr. Chern, Dr. Gomez, and Dr. Hrozencik for their remarkable contributions to Chicago State University and the many students whose lives they have positively impacted throughout their careers. Their legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and service will continue to inspire future generations of faculty and students.