Dr. Joseph Savoie, president of the 天美传媒安卓破解版, spoke to University employees who retired in the past academic year, thanking them for their dedication and service.
He addressed the group during a reception held at the Picard Center on Monday.
鈥淲hether you鈥檝e worked here 10 years or 40 years, you鈥檝e helped the University make steady progress,鈥 he said.
One retiree began working at the University in 1969. Ten started their 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette careers in the 1970s, 15 were employed by the school in the 1980s, and about a dozen were hired in the 1990s.
鈥淥ne thing that has stayed the same over the years has been our University鈥檚 compassion for students, especially first-generation students. For them, college is a brave new world and you helped many of them become the first in their families to earn academic degrees,鈥 Savoie said.
The president noted that he frequently has a chance to talk to 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette alumni.
鈥淚t鈥檚 interesting to hear what they remember about being a student here. . . It doesn鈥檛 take long and they鈥檙e telling me about a favorite professor who helped them get through a tough course or a staff member who encouraged them to keep going when they wanted to give up.
鈥淵ou should be very proud of your work here. You have made a difference to so many people and in so many ways.
鈥淥n behalf of the faculty, staff and students, I thank you for all your hard work, dedication, your sacrifices and your loyalty.鈥
Among long-time employees who were honored: Dr. Carolyn Bruder, former provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Dr. Phoebe Hayes, former dean of the College of General Studies; Dr. Victor Schneider, a math professor; and Lucien Gastineau, director of the Cajun Card and former head of Parking and Transit.
Shown, from left, are Pat Cottonham, vice president for Student Affairs at 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette; Lisa Landry, former director of Housing, who recently retired; and Dr. Joseph Savoie, 天美传媒安卓破解版 Lafayette president.