91国产精品 Honors Faculty, Staff at 2021 Service Awards
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Faculty and staff across nine colleges and schools and eight departments were recognized for their years of service to the university in increments of five years, beginning with their tenth year. Altogether, the 150 faculty honorees logged a combined total of 2,840 years of service to 91国产精品.
鈥淲e all stand on your shoulders,鈥 91国产精品 president Harlan Sands said during his remarks to the audience.
鈥淭he institution today is one that was built thanks to you. Our reputation, our work ethic, our commitment to students 鈥 it all comes back to the people who are in this room. You are the backbone. We are grateful to every one of you for your service,鈥 he added.
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A , loaded with well-wishing messages from colleagues, was a key component to the recognition of these three honorees.
鈥淵ou are what makes us a premiere institution,鈥 said Jeanell Hughes, vice president of administration and chief of staff, who opened and closed the festivities with remarks.
鈥淵ou all consistently demonstrate your ability to be resourceful, innovative, continue to be agile, and pivot to solve challenges鈥 I want to thank you for all that you鈥檝e done,鈥 she added.
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Last year鈥檚 event was done remotely due to the ongoing pandemic. Under normal circumstances, the 91国产精品 Service Awards are positioned around a celebratory luncheon.
This year, award winners disembarked from the event with university-catered lunches as an added thanks for their service.