April 11, 2006 issue

I came to Eastern 30 years ago as the first secretary to the department of development. With four lively children, I was attracted to the job's pay and benefits, which were better than my previous job at a bank.

Since then I've worked around the campus, in Housing, for Vice President Courtney McAnuff when he was the dean of admissions and financial aid, then in marketing and communications, and again for Courtney during the last few years as his secretary in enrollment services.

I'm glad I've had the opportunity to work here. It's a great place and I've met so many great people and made a lot of friends. The tuition waiver helped my sons attend and graduate from Eastern. Their education here helped them get good jobs and I am very grateful for that.

The students here are fun and friendly. Sometimes they come in upset, but they usually leave happy. I have five students that work for me, and I'm going to miss them, my colleagues, friends and boss when I leave.

I'm planning to retire this September. People thought it was never going to happen, but it really is! I've had a good job with a good boss for many years, and I am grateful for the time I've had here at Eastern.

After I retire, I would like to travel, and hopefully write a book. I'll be sad to go but, at the same time, happy to have more time to spend with family and friends.

 

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