Employees Honored for Years of Service

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Chancellor Jo Ann Gora (center) poses with faculty and staff who have worked for the university for 30 years. From Left to Right: (Front Row) Celia Moore, Meg Colom-McDevitt, Lucia Mayerson-David, Bob Guimond, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Susan Bigger. (Back row) John Tobin, Forrest Speck, Taylor Stoehr, Marshall Shatz, Gora, Diane Paul, Joan Reynolds, Lloyd Schwartz, and Marian Sealey. By Kim Burke On November 14, the university recognized 153 faculty and staff members, representing over 50 departments, for their commitment to UMass Boston. The fifth annual Years of Service celebration honored employees who had worked 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years for the university. The event was a way for the university to thank the individuals whose daily contributions, from delivering mail to delivering lectures, breathe life into the campus. Wheatley Cafeteria became the place to cheer on and reconnect with coworkers in a festive and upbeat event. Beth Marshall, assistant vice chancellor for human resources, notes that this year 16 people reached the 35-year milestone. Attaining that length of service, she says, “is a testament to the university, that employees are willing to donate 35 years of their lives.” Chancellor Jo Ann Gora echoed the sentiment. Addressing the standing-room only crowd, Gora praised the “shared values” on which the university builds its future. Gora said, “Knowledge and wisdom accumulate over the years and the experience that is gained is invaluable.” After her address, Gora personally handed out gifts of appreciation to each of the honorees. At the end, the smiles and stories being swapped by the more than 300 guests were evidence of the important role each employee plays in the running of the university, and how close the ties between coworkers are. back to top

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