Employees honoured for dedication to Concordia

It could be said it was their dedication to the university that got them there. Despite the inclement weather, 135 Concordians attended the Long Service Awards Luncheon at Nouvel Hotel on December 7.

The guests of honour were given gifts from Birks Jewellers, beautifully presented at the end of the luncheon.

The annual event recognizes the long service of Concordia faculty and staff at five-year increments. Employees who have worked for the university for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 and more years were honourees at this year’s luncheon, as were employees who retired in 2010.

The 272 honourees have a combined total of 7,260 years of service.

Carolina Willsher, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources, Provost David Graham, and President Judith Woodsworth welcomed guests to the event.

Nancy Marrelli, who recently retired from the Archives Department after 45 years at Concordia, and who was subsequently named Archivist Emerita, spoke on behalf of  fellow honourees. She made spirited and genuine remarks about their commitment to the university, and their passion.

Pictured left: President Judith Woodsworth congratulates honourees at the Long Service Awards luncheon on December 7. Pictured right: Archivist Emerita Nancy Marrelli was among those recognized for 45 or more years of service. The only other employees to reach as many years at Concordia were Psychology professor June Chaikelson, Religion professor Michel Despland and Physics professor Barry Frank.

Related links:
•   The Long Service Awards 2010 Program
•   Farewell after 45 years -- Concordia Journal, September 13, 2010