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Administration officers celebrate service milestones with humor and fond memories
Correction appended | honorees were officers of administration, Kathy Cooks' quotes removed, clarifications added
by Mychal Gresham | Freelance Reporter |
On Tuesday afternoon, Human Resources Special Programs Coordinator Kathy Cooks and University President Dave Frohnmayer honored and recognized 106 officers of administration who have worked for the University for between 10 and 30 years.
The event, held in the EMU Ballroom, gave employees of 25 and 30 years the chance to address the crowd regarding their experience working for the University.
Julia Heydon, who has been working in the Oregon Humanities Center for 30 years, expressed her love for her job and the campus.
"I've dedicated literally my entire working and professional career to this amazing University, it is just a wonderful institution for staff and student alike," she said.
She then joked, "It's hard to believe they hire people at the age of 12."
The event was formally catered with a freshly prepared buffet for all in attendance. Despite the formal setting, those in attendance dressed casually and the speakers had a relaxed tone and humorous manner.
"Its important to take your work and your students seriously, but not yourself," said Elizabeth Bickford, who was celebrating 25 years of service in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Frohnmayer introduced each honoree by reading statements they gave about their jobs.
Many of these statements were more traditional, such as the words from Susan Hilton, who has been working in Information Services for 30 years.
"My time here has been wonderful. Through all my experiences, I can say this is the best institution it has ever been my pleasure to know."
A small number of the introductory quotes were more flamboyant and unique. Marilyn Mangus, celebrating 25 years with the University Health Center, quoted Helen Keller, saying: "With each large task that is completed, great strides are made, but also treat each small and seemingly insignificant task as if it is grand and noble."
Frohnmayer, a former Oregon attorney general who is now in his 13th year as University president, expressed admiration for the people he has worked with in his time at the University.
The event, held in the EMU Ballroom, gave employees of 25 and 30 years the chance to address the crowd regarding their experience working for the University.
Julia Heydon, who has been working in the Oregon Humanities Center for 30 years, expressed her love for her job and the campus.
"I've dedicated literally my entire working and professional career to this amazing University, it is just a wonderful institution for staff and student alike," she said.
She then joked, "It's hard to believe they hire people at the age of 12."
The event was formally catered with a freshly prepared buffet for all in attendance. Despite the formal setting, those in attendance dressed casually and the speakers had a relaxed tone and humorous manner.
"Its important to take your work and your students seriously, but not yourself," said Elizabeth Bickford, who was celebrating 25 years of service in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Frohnmayer introduced each honoree by reading statements they gave about their jobs.
Many of these statements were more traditional, such as the words from Susan Hilton, who has been working in Information Services for 30 years.
"My time here has been wonderful. Through all my experiences, I can say this is the best institution it has ever been my pleasure to know."
A small number of the introductory quotes were more flamboyant and unique. Marilyn Mangus, celebrating 25 years with the University Health Center, quoted Helen Keller, saying: "With each large task that is completed, great strides are made, but also treat each small and seemingly insignificant task as if it is grand and noble."
Frohnmayer, a former Oregon attorney general who is now in his 13th year as University president, expressed admiration for the people he has worked with in his time at the University.
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Cynthea McIntosh
posted 11/01/07 @ 2:02 PM PST
As Kathy Cooks said, O.A.s are "severely overlooked". We are "Officers of Administration", not "Admissions". I do, however, appreciate the article and Mychal's attempt to capture the tenor of the event. (Continued…)
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