Staff members recognized for service milestones; two named Employees of the Year
This is a guest post from Human Resources:
Patricia Ann Samuels, widow of Hubert Samuels and a retiree, accepts an award from President Hatch for her late husband, who was inducted into the 30-Year Club in memoriam. Also pictured is Gary Samuels, brother of Hubert Samuels, who was also inducted into the 30-Year Club.
Members of the campus community honored service milestones of more than 200 Wake Forest staff members who celebrated approximately 2,400 combined years of service. These individuals were recognized at the annual Staff Rewards & Recognition Luncheon Oct. 24 at the Sutton Center. Faculty and staff joined a campus-wide reception in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall immediately following the luncheon.
Staff members who have achieved 30 or more years of service are:
- 30 years: Tammie Kiser (Mail Services), Gary Samuels (Facilities & Campus Services)
- 35 years: Martha Allman (Undergraduate Admissions), Debbie Deheck (Graduate School), Teresa Hill (Psychology)
- 40 years: Leigh Lovelace (Financial Aid)
Additionally, Hubert Samuels (Mail Services), who passed away in July, was inducted into the 30-Year Club in memoriam.
James Gravely
Sergeant James Gravely with the University Police and Sarah Wojcik-Gross, the Assistant Director of Client Services in Information Systems, also were recognized as Employees of the Year. They were nominated by faculty and staff for their contributions in the areas of innovation, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and Pro Humanitate.
James Gravely was honored for his leadership in the Police Department. The nomination reads: James is a very trustworthy and honest individual, who always goes the extra mile to make sure his Security team has what they need to be happy and successful at work. He does a great job of finding ways for the Security team he supervises, and the entire University Police department, to better protect the campus, students, and visitors. He makes everyone feel welcome, and continuously steps in to look after others. One of the many examples is how he shuttles individuals to and from Commencement ceremonies if they need assistance.
Sarah Wojcik-Gross
Sarah Wojcik-Gross was honored for her commitment to Information Systems and the Staff Advisory Council, in which she serves as President. The nomination reads: Sarah continually finds ways to make staff feel appreciated, keeping them motivated by highlighting their strengths and recognizing the ways they go above and beyond for Wake Forest. Sarah manages the campus Help Desk and works hard to make sure students know someone “has their back” when they need support. She truly makes all who come in contact with her feel welcome, embodying the “teacher” spirit of inclusion. She always puts the students’ needs first, and sets a good example of how we can all do our jobs happily and gratefully.
Congratulations to James Gravely, Sarah Wojcik-Gross, and all staff members celebrating milestones.
Categories: Inside WFU, Staff News, University Announcement
Talent will be on display at annual WFU Artisans’ Fair
More than 30 faculty, staff, students, retirees and others will be showing their creative side and offering handmade items for sale at the ninth annual Artisans’ Fair on Friday, Dec. 6. The fair will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Benson University Center, room 401.
Vendors must be Wake Forest faculty, staff, students or relatives, but the fair is open to the community. There is no charge to attend. Cash and checks will be accepted, and door prizes will be given.
The fair is now a Wake Forest tradition, with new vendors sprinkled among some who have shown every year.
Below is a full list of vendors and their products for the 2012 Artisans’ Fair:
- Ruth and Lawrence Smith – corn bags, tobacco stick stars, bluebird boxes, blankets, food trays, wind chimes
- Adriana Granados – jewelry made from nuts and seeds
- Kimberly Bowers — paintings, photography, oyster shell art
- Maria Tompkins – beaded jewelry, hand-knit scarves
- Jane Williams – pottery
- Cynthia Leonard – wheel-thrown pottery
- Christopher O’Neill — woodwork tables, shelves, storyboards, mirrors
- Debbie Deheck – birdhouses, butterfly houses, lighted Christmas trees, canned goods (pickles, salsa, peppers, etc.)
- Gale Newport – baked goods and peppermint candy
- George Holzworth — wood-crafted items
- Gloria Stickney – WFU products, quilts
- Bruce & Angela King (Enno Farm) — hand-spun wool yarn, needle-fetted ornaments, washed wool
- Zella Johnson – Hand-knitted dish clothes and knitted ruffle scarfs
- Reynolda Gardens — customized evergreen wreaths made with natural materials by the Gardens staff
- Renza Wallace – alpaca-designed garments
- Kelley Dietz – handmade jewelry and gifts
- Betty Hauser – salsa, apple butter, chow-chow, Russian tea, cookies, etc.
- Sarah Lischer — mosaics made with vintage china (and more), such as frames, planters, mirrors
- Kathy Kron – handmade jewelry & handbags
- Deirdre Honaker — stained glass
- Jessica Burlingame – Teacup bird crafts
- Joanne Clinch — greeting cards, prints, hand-painted monogrammed canvas
- Teresa Jackson – “Teka Bag” purses, accessories, earrings, headbands, scarves
- Paul Ross – Woodworking
- Gary Hardwerk — necklace pendants
- Ashley McCulloch – Fabric crafts, aprons, tote bags
- Lanie Ehlinger — Moravian star ornaments, hand-embroidered tea towels
- Christie Otten — jewelry, pet bedding
- Sara Gonzalez — all-natural, handcarfted, homemade artisanal soaps
- Penny Wilson — jewelry
- Denise & Steve Griggs — customized art using repurposed windows and doors
Categories: Events
SAC announces results of election
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2013 election. Please congratulate the seven new SAC representatives from across the university staff: Shana Atkins (Advancement), Shannon Badgett (Budget and Finance Planning), David Carlson (FACS: Warehouse), Matt Clifford (Residence Life and Housing), Susan Edwards (Office of Research and Sponsored Programs), Christy Hill (FACS: Project Management), and Kim Thore (University Stores).
In addition to newly-elected representatives, Karen Frekko (Schools of Business) and Jennifer Killingsworth (Financial & Accounting Services) have been re-elected to serve an additional term. Each SAC representative will serve a term of three years and may be re-elected to serve one additional term.
The SAC received nominations from March 1-22 and held the election from April 8 – April 22. The SAC received a total of 26 unique nominations across the six staff divisions. The overall staff voting participation rate was 36 percent (566 of 1,560 eligible voters). Two divisions, Athletics and Other, did not have any open SAC positions and therefore did not participate in the 2013 election. Click here for a list of SAC divisions.
The SAC would like to thank the representatives whose terms are ending this year: Cathy Chinlund, Debbie Deheck, Teresa Earl, Tomma Guastaferro, Melvin Lee and Donna Thornton.
For more information about the SAC, please visit: http://sac.wfu.edu
Categories: University Announcement
Talent will be on display at annual WFU Artisans’ Fair
More than 30 faculty, staff, students, retirees and others will be showing their creative side and offering handmade items for sale at the eighth annual Artisans’ Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The fair will be held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Benson University Center, room 401.
Vendors must be Wake Forest faculty, staff, students or relatives, but the fair is open to the community. There is no charge to attend. Cash and checks will be accepted, and door prizes will be given.
The fair is now a Wake Forest tradition, with new vendors sprinkled among some who have shown every year.
To learn more about some of this year’s vendors, view some profiles and then see the full list below:
- Alan Cameron
- Adriana Granados
- Zella Johnson
- Ashley McCulloch
- Gale Newport
- Jennifer Shultz
- Lawrence Smith
- Renza Wallace
Below is a full list of vendors and their products for the 2012 Artisans’ Fair: Read more
Categories: Events
April 2012 staff milestones
See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in April 2012: Read more
Categories: Staff News
