Some of Brandon University’s most dedicated employees were celebrated this week at the annual Long Service Recognition event, held in Harvest Hall.
Employees marking significant career anniversaries of at least 10 years were individually called up to receive a commemorative pin and have their photo taken.
There were 14 employees who had reached 10 years of service, 17 who had reached 15 years, 11 who had reached 20 years, eight who had reached a quarter-century, six who had reached 30 years, and two who had reached 35 years.
“Every year that passes, the students seem to look younger and younger. But seeing them helps keep me young at heart,” said Val Rodgers, who works in the Registrar’s Office today, and who remembers being glued to figure skating drama at the 1988 Calgary Olympics — the same year she joined BU.
All told, 58 employees representing a cumulative total of more than 1,065 years of experience were celebrated at the event.
“Brandon University is a people organization, and we rely on the dedication and care of everyone who works here. I learn from and am inspired by the people at BU every day,” said BU President David Docherty, who led the proceedings. “There is a special connection that develops over time, as you learn more about the rhythms and history and traditions of this place, and it is an honour to celebrate people who are reaching special milestones in their time with Brandon University.”
The full list of the 2023 recipients is:
- Rosanne Gasse, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………….. 35 Years
- Val Rodgers, Registrar’s Office ………………………………………………………………… 35 Years
- Norman Finlay, Faculty of Science ………………………………………………………….. 30 Years
- Stacey Harper, Physical Plant ………………………………………………………………….. 30 Years
- Reinhold Kramer, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………… 30 Years
- Susan Medd, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………………. 30 Years
- James Naylor, Faculty of Arts ………………………………………………………………….. 30 Years
- Tom Skinner, Faculty of Education ………………………………………………………….. 30 Years
- Paola Di Muro, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………………… 25 Years
- Shannon Gadbois, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………….. 25 Years
- Christopher Hurst, Library ………………………………………………………………………… 25 Years
- Lynn MacKay, Faculty of Arts ………………………………………………………………….. 25 Years
- Sandra Margetts, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………………. 25 Years
- Simon Pattison, Faculty of Science ………………………………………………………….. 25 Years
- Kimberley Ryan, Faculty of Health Studies ……………………………………………….. 25 Years
- Wendy Untereiner, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………….. 25 Years
- Abdella Abdou, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………….. 20 Years
- Ji Yang (John) Chen, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………. 20 Years
- Kerry DuWors, School of Music ………………………………………………………………… 20 Years
- Carla Eisler, Office of Advancement & Alumni Affairs ………………………………. 20 Years
- Shawna English, Office of Advancement & Alumni Affairs ……………………….. 20 Years
- Phillip Goernert, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………………. 20 Years
- Tanya Joice, IT Services ………………………………………………………………………….. 20 Years
- Darek Klonowski, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………… 20 Years
- Barbara Rose, Faculty of Arts ………………………………………………………………….. 20 Years
- David Taylor, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………………. 20 Years
- Alexander Tselyakov, School of Music …………………………………………………….. 20 Years
- Joe Baumgartner, IT Services …………………………………………………………………… 15 Years
- Dean Care, Faculty of Health Studies ………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Craig Cesmystruk, Marketing & Communications ……………………………………. 15 Years
- Sheelagh Chadwick, School of Music ……………………………………………………… 15 Years
- Kristen Fisher, Human Resources ……………………………………………………………… 15 Years
- Ivah Gallagher, IT Services………………………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Andrea Hinch-Bourns, Faculty of Health Studies ………………………………………. 15 Years
- Jacqueline Kirk, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………………… 15 Years
- David Rowland, Department of International Activities …………………………….. 15 Years
- Sherry Sawatzky-Dyck, Student Services …………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Ina Schumacher, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Balfour Spence, Faculty of Science …………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Jennifer Webber, Library …………………………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- David Winter, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Catherine Wood, School of Music ……………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Etsuko Yasui, Faculty of Science ……………………………………………………………… 15 Years
- Leanne Zacharias, School of Music …………………………………………………………. 15 Years
- Ashraf Abdelbar, Faculty of Science ……………………………………………………….. 10 Years
- Kirsten Bambridge, Library ………………………………………………………………………. 10 Years
- Chris Beeman, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………………….. 10 Years
- Lorna Canada-Vanegas Mesa, Faculty of Health Studies …………………………. 10 Years
- Heather Duncan, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………………. 10 Years
- Jon-Tomas Godin, School of Music …………………………………………………………. 10 Years
- Rhonda Hinther, Faculty of Arts ……………………………………………………………….. 10 Years
- Becky Lane, IT Services …………………………………………………………………………… 10 Years
- Robyn Long, Food Services ……………………………………………………………………… 10 Years
- Andrew Meadows, Physical Plant ……………………………………………………………. 10 Years
- Michelle Melnyk, Human Resources ……………………………………………………….. 10 Years
- Sarah Plosker, Faculty of Science ……………………………………………………………. 10 Years
- Shannon Tomlinson, Faculty of Education ……………………………………………….. 10 Years
- Emma Varley, Faculty of Arts ………………………………………………………………….. 10 Years
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