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Margaret Rook Folger

January 9, 2018

Margaret R. Folger, who at the time she was recognized with a Massey Award had worked for the University for 33 years ― 27 of those in undergraduate admissions ― and was cited as being an inspiration to her colleagues … Read more

Cleo McCauley Boykins

January 9, 2018

Cleo M. Boykins, who retired in December 1988 after nearly 18 years of service to the University, was cited “for giving her personal best so long and reminding all who know her work what excellence and professional performance are meant … Read more

James Walter Womble

January 9, 2018

James W. Womble began his UNC career in 1963 in the storeroom at N.C. Memorial Hospital. In 1966 he joined the Department of Physical Education, and then in 1978 he and the department’s maintenance program were transferred to the Physical … Read more

Carl William Smith

January 9, 2018

Carl W. Smith, a staff member for 16 years, was honored for his willingness to go beyond the call of duty to help people in a friendly manner. “From the earliest days of the University’s affirmative action program, he had … Read more

Marjorie Harrell Riddle

January 9, 2018

Marjorie H. Riddle, who joined the staff in 1969, worked at the Student Health Service for a year before becoming a secretary in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine. Three years later she became the … Read more

Faye Harris Gray

January 9, 2018

Faye  H. Gray, who began her 25th year on the staff May 1,1988, was cited for her meticulous handling of complicated financial details, her foresight, her reliable memory for history and precedent, her conscientious helpfulness and her “sometimes sorely tried … Read more

Kitty McCaskill McCollum

January 9, 2018

Kitty M. McCollum was cited for her work in benefits administration. She had developed automated records systems that allowed for quick access in her office and for generating required reports; initiated an annual series of pre-retirement planning seminars; and prepared … Read more

Maj. Charles Edward Mauer

January 9, 2018

Maj. Charles E. Mauer was chosen for the award for the interest, concern and good-tempered care with which he performed his duties despite the long hours and unpredictable nature of his work. “Where there is traffic to control or order … Read more

Susan H. Ehringhaus

January 9, 2018

Susan H. Ehringhaus was cited for having “provided cool judgment, a level head, polished wisdom and undiluted loyalty to two chancellors.” She was praised for her service in developing a University policy for technology transfer and in devising and negotiating … Read more

William Ray Andrews

January 9, 2018

William R. Andrews joined the University in 1972. He was cited for his superior and meritorious performance in keeping the University beautiful. As a grounds laborer in the buildings and grounds division of the Physical Plant, his assignments included pruning … Read more