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History manager a `dedicated, intelligent problem-solver’ When Jane Lindley went to work for the University in the 1960s with three young children at home, she said she raised a lot of eyebrows. But with the help of a nanny who … Read more

Massey Award: Chancellors past, present praise Kirby This is fourth article in a series on the four winners of the 1996 Massey Award. Energetic, hard-working, charming and indispensable are adjectives three chancellors have used to describe Brenda W. Kirby. For … Read more

Massey Award: Schoenfeld `indispensable’ at Public Health This is the third in a series on the four winners of the 1996 Massey Award. Experienced wisdom, unvarnished candor and the ability to offer nonthreatening advice–always with a desire to help others. … Read more

Massey Award: Thomas makes a difference in an accessible campus This is the second in a series on the four winners of the 1996 Massey Award. With a “yes, we can” philosophy, Laura D. Thomas has guided the University’s disability … Read more

Massey Award: Farrar: Calm & courteous, strong & wise This is the first in a series on the four winners of the 1996 Massey Award. Steady, dependable, always looking for ways to help others. This is how Thomas P. Farrar’s … Read more

Ervin’s dedication earns him Massey Award A warm, caring attitude combined with impressive results in his work are traits that describe Archie Wilson Ervin, assistant to the vice chancellor for university affairs and winner of a 1995 C. Knox Massey … Read more

Massey Award: Enthusiastic DeLon helps `people work together’ During the Bicentennial Campaign, employees had not received raises for two years, but Campus Campaign Co-chair Barbara Ann DeLon convinced them to donate a total of $2.7 million. At a time of … Read more

Riley makes an good impression in printing Receiving the Massey Award for distinguished service to the University is a big honor, but it takes on special significance when every person in your 56-member department nominates you for it. That’s what … Read more

Massey Award: Ned Brooks: Imaginative, warm, tenacious Imaginative leadership, a warm personality, and a tenacious capability are a few of the traits that stand out about Associate Vice Chancellor Ned Brooks, one of four recipients of the University’s C. Knox … Read more

Floyd takes fond memories to WMU Elson Floyd’s departure from the University this summer to become president of Western Michigan University does not mean his work at Carolina will be forgotten any time soon. Colleagues all across campus praised Floyd … Read more