University News Re-discovering Connections and Camaraderie
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ore than 30 retirees and friends gathered for the second annual Retirees’ Luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the W.A. Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids. Past employees had a great time reconnecting with friends, sharing memories and hearing updates about Davenport.
Best Wishes on Your Retirement! Nancy Burns Joined DU in 2007 as a Teaching and Learning Coordinator. Retired from that position but plans to continue as Adjunct Faculty.
Ron Draayer Began working at DU in 1977. Retired from his Faculty role in the College of Technology, but will continue to support the Business Professionals of America (BPA) program.
Sharon Flinn, Ph.D., OTR/L, CHT Joined Davenport’s Occupational Therapy program as Faculty in its beginning stages in 2015.
Barb Huston Retired in March, ending a 32-year career at Davenport. Started as an Administrative Assistant for Student Services and served in a number of roles over the years, most recently as Director of Academic Services Online and Traverse City Campus.
above (l to r) Cynthia (Cy) Claus, Shirley Zeitter and Pat Allen
Frank Novakowski, Ph.D. Has worked for the University’s College of Business since 2001 and served as Faculty, Department Coordinator and Associate Dean.
Chancellor Emeritus Donald W. Maine served as the emcee for the luncheon. He asked guests to introduce themselves and to share a memory of their experience at Davenport. The guests’ comments showed a strong bond to the institution and pride in the good work that contributed to its success.
they co-authored. Several people found themselves in the archival pictures or recalled anecdotes included in the book.
Emeritus Provost Tom Brown and Peggy Moceri, daughter of President Robert Sneden and granddaughter of M.E. Davenport, were present to sign copies of the 150th Anniversary History Book
President Rick Pappas gave an update on the University and progress towards Vision 2020. He shared exciting information regarding Davenport’s plans for growth, the success of increased
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Regina Pierce, Ph.D. Ended a 14-year career with the University. Served in a number of roles, most recently as Campus Associate Department Chair for Allied Health at the Warren Campus. Will remain as Adjunct Faculty.
Terri Tomaszek, Ph.D. DU’s longest serving employee has been with the University since 1968 in a variety of roles, most recently as Faculty.
Louis Trapp Has worked for DU since 1984 in various roles in IT: Lab Assistant/ Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Asst. Data Processing Manager, Computer Information Systems Manager, Asst. Manager MIS, Asst. Director EAT, Sr. AS/400 Programmer Analyst and most recently as Senior Programmer/Analyst.
Sabrina Zoppa Joined DU in 1984 and has served in a variety of roles including Learning Center Tutor, Academic Coordinator, Department Coordinator, Associate Department Chair and most recently as Faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences.
graduation rates and positive results from student satisfaction and job placement rates. He also shared news of the opening of the new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building and invited guests to tour the facility.