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Posted on | September 23, 2009 | 559 views |

Why did you choose to work at Ohio State?
I actually stumbled upon a posting for a job at the Medical Center; applied for it, took the Civil Service test and about a month later was called in for an interview and was offered the position. I transferred to the Periop Department about a year later. I stayed there only a short while before transferring to the College of Social Work, where I’ve been since October 1998.

What do you like about your job?

I love the atmosphere of working here, but mostly I love what I do for the College of Social Work. The people here treat me with respect and appreciate the work that I do. I’ve done faculty support for about 11 years. Next month I begin a new position within this college as the executive assistant to the dean, a job I’m very excited about. It’s a great opportunity for me.

Who is your hero?

My parents are my heroes.They taught me the important things in life.

If you weren’t working at Ohio State, what would you be doing?

If I weren’t working here I’d be retired. No place else I’d rather work. Well … maybe working for the university from home would be nice.

Of what honor or recognition are you most proud?

I received the Dianna Barret Staff Member of the Year award in 2004. I value this award because it came from my co-workers. Being recognized by the people I work with and for meant a lot to me.

What advice would you give a new employee?
Be thankful for your job, work hard and the possibilities are endless.

What is your favorite activity outside of work?

Spending time with friends. Entertaining friends in my home for dinner or cookouts is always fun. I also enjoy working in my yard and doing small remodeling work on my home.

What would you improve at Ohio State?

I think OSU is a wonderful place to work. The opportunities for advancement and training are great. I would like to be able to take more classes but most classes aren’t really very accessible for working staff. I believe that more online classes would be beneficial for staff.

What are you going to do when you retire?

Retire?? I have no idea. More relaxing I’m sure.

If you were the university president for a day, what would you do?

I’d work on making academic programs — courses — more accessible for staff … lowering parking rates sounds like a good idea too.

To nominate a staff member for an upcoming issue, e-mail oncampus@osu.edu.

The Ohio State Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in recognition of a $7 million gift from the Elizabeth Ireland Graves Foundation to support the renovation of Sullivant Hall. The project is estimated to cost $20.6 million and will be completed in 2013, at which time Sullivant Hall will house both the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum and the Department of Dance.

“The Graves Foundation has made a critical investment to enhance the learning environment for students, faculty and visitors from around the world,” said President E. Gordon Gee. “The revitalized Sullivant Hall will be a fitting home to two university treasures — the top-ranked Department of Dance and the world-renowned Cartoon Library and Museum.

Naming the latter in Billy Ireland’s honor is a fitting tribute to a remarkable Ohioan.”

The Elizabeth Ireland Graves Foundation is managed by Billy Ireland’s granddaughter, Sayre Graves, and is based out of Bremo Bluff, Va.

The Columbus Dispatch hired Ireland, a native of Chillicothe, shortly after his high school graduation in 1898. A self-taught cartoonist, he worked for the Dispatch until his death in 1935.

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