Feb. 15, 2005 issue

I entered EMU in an odd way — as a quarter-time employee working on a grant in the World College. That was in 1987. After that, I worked half-time in the dean's office of the College of Technology, where Dr. Max Kanagy put a lot of faith and trust in me. Then, in 2000, I became the full-time senior secretary in the military science department.

I love working in this department with this great group of people who treat me with a lot of respect. Also, the contact I have with the students is great.

Military science is a unique department to the University because, although we educate students, our focus is on developing future military leaders.

Over the years, I've noticed the freshmen and sophomores are like lost lambs trying to decide their goals in life, and I have seen the juniors and seniors mature as they work toward becoming commissioned officers.

Military science has a totally different atmosphere from other departments on campus since we work a lot with the federal government and everyone, except me, is a government employee. Sometimes the University thinks I'm a department of one, responsible for keeping everyone in compliance with University policies and procedures.

My family has come and gone from campus. All four daughters have graduated from Eastern and my husband and I have taken courses here. Also, our youngest daughter, while a student, met her husband in this department.  

I think Eastern is a very friendly and helpful place to work, partly because it's small. The people I interact with have made my 17 years here pleasant and I truly enjoy it.

 

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