Making a DiFFerence

Ms. wiLLie joYner receives Dining

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The Catholic University of America recently celebrated the opening of Garvey Hall. It’s named after recently retired longtime president and his wife, John and Jeanne Garvey.

The brand-new state-of-the-art dining facility includes two smaller dining rooms; one named for another former president, and one for our associate, Ms. Willie Joyner. Ms. Willie, who leads with compassion and warmth, has been serving students at Catholic University for 49 years and is a beloved member of their community.

In 2020, Ms. Willie was honored in Food Management Magazine as a Foodservice Hero of the Year. She was further celebrated when she was asked by The Catholic University of America to be their Homecoming football game honorary coin-toss captain. Former President George W. Bush also sent Ms. Willie a personalized letter congratulating her for her recent namesake honor.

When told her name would leave a legacy for generations to come, Ms. Willie was brought to tears. Our associates are truly the heart of our business, where students feel free to be their authentic selves and have safe spaces that become their home-away-from-home.