Nov. 30, 2016| Page 4
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TAKING AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ONE OF LYNN’S From Her Position Of Advising Incoming Students To Running By ADAM YURKIEWITZ Tech Editor One bright figure known around campus for making Lynn a better place is Professor Diane DiCerbo. When not teaching classes, DiCerbo serves as the director of academic advising, the director of Pine Tree Camps and a member of several development committees around campus. In her 33 years of service around the university— predating Lynn’s current name— many changes have taken place as a direct result of all of her hard work and dedication.
Dicerbo spoke a little about herself for faculty, staff and students to step inside a day in her daily life. “My favorite thing to do around campus is to help people,” expressed the professor. “It does not matter whether these people are campers at age three or students at age 23.” For DiCerbo, going into the education field was always a part of her plan. “My initial degree was in education,” said DiCerbo. “I always liked working with kids and helping them become better people, one person at a time.”
In her role as the director of academic advisors, DiCerbo helps the community be the best it can be by overseeing academic advisors, organizing activities for first-year students and providing guidance for students who request help. “I ensure students are reaching their fullest potential while here at Lynn,” stated DiCerbo. When she is not advising firstyear students, she spends her time creating activities for campers ages three to 14. “This is a program which began 38 years ago [for] Lynn employees that
Above: Professor Diane DiCerbo is often seen smiling around campus, but is also known for the vast amount of work she does on behalf of the university. Staff Photo/A. Yurkiewitz.