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Congratulations to the �鶹��Ƶ faculty and staff retirees from May to August 2023. The list below includes retirees, the department from which they retired, and years at �鶹��Ƶ.

Diana Parkinson, an engagement officer in �鶹��Ƶ’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations, is the August Employee of the Month.

For her leadership and compassion during challenging times, Kulok has been recognized as July’s Employee of the Month.

Catherine Martini, biosafety officer and responsible official in the Department of Safety, Emergency, and Enterprise Risk Management, is the June Employee of the Month.

�鶹��Ƶ faculty and staff were invited to bring the children in their lives to campus for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day on April 27. In this collaborative event organized by Human Resources and campus partners, the “Junior Patriots” got to experience life on a university campus and find out what it’s like to work at �鶹��Ƶ for a day.

Ashley Byrum, a senior communication specialist in Human Resources, is the May Employee of the Month

Congratulations to the �鶹��Ƶ faculty and staff retirees from February to April 2023.

The Patriot Pathbreakers Award, established by Human Resources and the Staff Senate, honors high- performing staff teams that embody the �鶹��Ƶ value of “Thriving Together.” These innovative teams use individual talents to overcome obstacles and make progress toward their goals. They have adapted their services and processes when necessary to meet the changing needs of the �鶹��Ƶ community. Their work makes �鶹��Ƶ All Together Different.

Kathryn “Katy” Blackburn, a program assistant for Division of Education Leadership and Policy in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), is April Employee of the Month.

The Working Moms Support Group at �鶹��Ƶ celebrated its 20th anniversary on February 23. The group supports �鶹��Ƶ faculty and staff through all stages of their parenthood journeys.