Friday, April 23, 2004
Nine USI retirees to be recognized
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University of Southern Indiana will honor nine retiring employees with more than 200 years of combined service at a reception Thursday, April 29, in the University Center. “The combined years of service of these employees total an impressive 211 years. These are individuals who have played major roles in the development of the University programs and curriculum, ranging from 1967 to the present,” said USI President H. Ray Hoops. “These have been transforming years in the life of USI, and we extend our gratitude to these dedicated employees who have made a tremendous difference in our ability to provide excellence. We wish them well in retirement.” The nine retiring employees include: • Roberta Edgerson, custodial worker in the Physical Plant, who joined the University in 1988 as a custodial worker in Physical Plant. • Dr. Robert Gehring, associate professor of psychology, who joined the University in 1973 as an assistant professor of psychology. He earned a Ph.D. from University of Colorado in 1973. • Jennie Head, senior administrative assistant in the Security Office, who joined the University in 1984 as a clerk/typist I. • Sharron Kay Hobgood, senior assistant in the USI Bookstore, who joined the University in 1983 as an account clerk I. • Dr. David Kinsey, associate professor of mathematics, who joined the University in 1972 as an assistant professor of mathematics. He earned a Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1972. • Linda Matheson, program director and assistant professor of dental assisting, who joined the University in 1989 as an instructor in dental assisting. She earned an M.B.A. from University of Evansville in 1993. • Dr. Oscar Ozete, professor of Spanish, who joined the University in 1980 as an associate professor of Spanish. He earned a Ph.D. from Indiana University in 1974. • Mary Schroeder, assistant professor of communication studies, who joined the University in 1967 as an instructor in speech. She earned an M.A. from St. Louis University in 1965. • Dr. Ruth Tompkins, associate professor of education, who joined the University in 1989 as an assistant professor of education. She earned a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1989. Members of the University community and guests of the honorees are invited to attend the reception, which will begin at 3 p.m. in Carter Hall in the University Center. For more information, call USI Special Events, 812/464-1930. |
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