January 1998

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Chancellor Honors Longtime Employees

If you've ever wondered what it takes to stick with one employer for at least five years, ask one of 950 UMass Boston faculty and staff members. About 400 employees attended the Chancellor's Years of Service reception Nov. 25. Chancellor Sherry Penney announced the reception was the first of an annual tradition.

In her congratulatory speech, Penney broke down the numbers of employees and their years of service: 58 have five years; 108 have 15 years; 21 have 20 years, and nearly 122 have more than 25 years.

"These numbers are a very satisfying barometer to me of UMass Boston's collective experience, and, I hope, of the satisfaction staff and faculty receive from working here," Penney said.

The chancellor distributed UMass Boston coffee mugs. The event was organized with the help of Human Resources and the Years of Service Committee.