In a convivial gathering at the student center on May 31, President Jeff Weiss led about 100 members of the Lesley University community in officially saying goodbye to faculty and staff whose collective service to the university exceeds 650 years.
Retiring phones maven Matthew Scheppard, left, accepts congratulations from President Jeff Weiss.
“The group of you are Lesley,” Weiss said. “I know there is a deep love for all of you, a deep respect for all of you and a deep appreciation for all of you.”
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Vice President of Administration Marylou Batt and interim Provost Rich Hansen alternated in reading the names of the honorees:
Francis Alix, Joanne Babcock, Sharyn Boornazian, Ruth Bork, Claire Carroll, Ricky Carter, Marilyn Croteau, Karen Cullen, Toni Czekanski, Arlene Dallalfar, Dana Fuller, Jack Gillette, Jane Joyce, Terrence Keeney, Eva Konstantellou, Lisa Korte, Lisa Krouch, Janel Lucas, Regina Meadows, Kathleen Meier, Marcia Mishley, Coleen O’Connell, Lois Parker Carmona, Jill Ritchie, Bonnell Robinson, Matthew Scheppard, Cynthia Spearman-Hall, Bill Stokes, Carol Streit, Rita Sugarman, Joanne Szamreta, Barbara Ulm, Wendy Whiteaker, and Frances Yuan.
President Weiss urged the retirees to stay in touch and “stay engaged” with Lesley.
Retiring Associate Professor Janel Lucas, left, with Bwann Gwann and Rodney Daniels.
“Family stays family,” he said. “We wish you all great next adventures.”
(Top photo: Regina Meadows, executive administrative assistant in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is recognized during Lesley’s retirement celebration.)