2015 Service Awards Congratulatory Remarks

On behalf of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Staff Council and Senate,
I wish to extend congratulations to all on reaching this important service milestone with the University of the Virgin Islands. Your loyalty, professionalism and commitment to the success of UVI did not go unnoticed.
Again, thank you for your hard work and much dedication and look forward to your ongoing contributions and a bright and successful future with the University. To the retirees, may your former hurried pace be replaced with leisure, long visits with family and pleasure in life's small joys!

Raquel Silver
Administrator II/Admin and Fiscal Officer - CES and
Chair, UVI Staff Council and UVI Senate

To James Gordon:
Congratulations James on your 5 year anniversary!
All of us in AES really appreciate the hard work you do to help our Biotechnology & Agroforestry succeed. A lot of what we can accomplish is because we have dedicated staff like yourself who help us get it done. Congratulations again and keep up the good work!
Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

To Donna Gonzalez:
Congratulations Donna on 15 years with AES! I know it has been more than that many years when you first started with the Aquaculture program as a temporary employee. I remember you driving all over the island selling the lettuce from the aquaponics system. You have grown to become a very integral person in the development and advancement of the aquaculture research in AES and we appreciate your dedication. And you were also the person who got me to hire Willie in Animal Science so you have impacted two programs in a positive way. Thanks for your years of support and continued dedication to AES.
Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

To Angel Gonzalez:
Congratulations Angel on 15 years with AES! All of the research programs in AES have benefited from your experience and work ethic over the years. I have always said you had the toughest job in AES because you work for many “bosses” and have a wide variety of demands put on your time. But you have always approached your job with integrity and pride in your work and that is appreciated by all of AES because we all benefit. Thanks for your years of support and we look forward to many more.
Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

To Willie Gonzalez:
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Congratulations Willie on having a Perfect Attendance this past year! I really want to thank you for being a key player and so dedicated to the Animal Science research program. Your perfect attendance is further proof of your dedication and the significant role you play in the success of our program. It’s been a long time since you first started with the sheep and now you’re a Cruzan Cowboy! Thanks again Willie for your dedication and loyalty to Animal Science!

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Luis Carino:
Congratulations Frankie on your 5+ years with AES! You are a valued member of the Aquaculture research program and your efforts are appreciated. I know you will continue that level of dedication to the Horticulture & Aquaculture program as we move forward. Thanks for your years of support and commitment to AES.

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Dr. Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson:

Congratulations for a job well done! I'm sure it was worth it and all your hard work will be recognized. Thanks for your inspiration and encouragement throughout my journey at UVI.

Lyncia Dore

Dr Velma Tyson

Congratulations Dr. Tyson on your retirement!

Your outstanding career at UVI is impressive. Your dedication to providing a wide array of excellent opportunities for the students has always been a great example of your dedication and commitment. You took advantage of every resource available to you to make the students education more meaningful and productive. I have always appreciated your strong support of the Agricultural Experiment Station and our role in mentoring students. You have been a true champion of the students and sought out ways to assist them that are invaluable. You will be missed at UVI but you have also earned your retirement and the chance to have some new adventures with your family.

Wishing you all the best,

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson, PhD

Congrats to my loving father. He has been my teacher for 30 years in economics, relationships, love, family and giving back. Thank you for being in my life and thank you for loving me.

Marcus

Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson, PhD

My husband loves the phrase – “We are not creatures of circumstance; we are creators of circumstance.” -Benjamin Disraeli. I do not know if it is because he shares the same name as Mr. Disraeli and/or because his life confirms its truism. But equally, I would add another phrase from a person not as well known- “Actions are the seed of fate; deeds grow into destiny.” -Jean Nidetch. Simon Benjamin Jones-Hendrickson’s actions over his 38 years, yes 38 years, for he came back to UVI as a professor 38 years ago, the year we were married, are the seeds that have been planted in so many students and faculty lives that he has touched. I say came back, because the College of the Virgin Islands was his alma mater, his beginning, his preparation starting in 1965. The philosophy that our family practices states that in the face of hardship “the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat” (WND-1,637). Simon used hardship as an opportunity to develop himself. He weathered and triumphed over all manner of tempests. He used his trials and challenges to develop into the kind of teacher that could instruct students to never be afraid of storms or tribulation but apply yourself. Yet, he never forgot his humble beginnings or the teachers and friends on whose shoulders he stood. He mentored all with the same veracity and clarity that exemplified his life. I could imagine him saying, “You must not take the course of the foolish to think that an education comes easily. But if you apply yourself, you will gain ten times the benefit that you anticipated. The outcome will be truly astonishing.” And although this may apply to you as students, it equally applies to a marriage- An awesome teacher/husband is hard to find, difficult to path with and impossible to forget. I treasure Simon for all that he is and continues to be for he is truly a gift. But if he were to speak about himself, he might agree with Maya Angelou who he had the distinct pleasure to introduce at the Caribbean Studies Association meeting in Jamaica:

My life has been one great big joke,
A dance that's walked
A song that's spoke,
I laugh so hard I almost choke
When I think about myself.
— Maya Angelou

I love you,

Cora

RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICE: DR. SIMON B. JONES-HENDRICKSON

Retirement is a time to look back on one's accomplishments. In this vein, we acknowledge the hard work and multifaceted service of Dr. Jones-Hendrickson. In so doing, we note his contributions as a scholar; author; chair, Social Sciences Department and Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. In each role, Simon has made his mark on the institution which he attended as a student.

On behalf of the Social Sciences Department, we offer a gracious thank you and best wishes in your future endeavors.

Dion E. Phillips, Chair
Social Sciences Department

Sherna Gumbs

Thanks for your reliable and punctual presence, Sherna--the library is all the better for it. Kudos to you on 15 years of service and here's to 15 more! CHEERS!

Tanisha Mills

TRIBUTE TO DR. SIMON JONES-HENDRICKSON

I am thrilled to provide this tribute to Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson, a brother of distinction who “rubs shoulders with dignitaries and genuinely and fully relates to the common man.”

There are many words and phrases that cloud my mind as I reflect on this distinguished Professor and Dean. He is an intellectual icon, learned, published, prolific writer and eloquent speaker; kind, thoughtful, philanthropic, humble and pedantic.

This student beloved UVI professor meteorically rose through the ranks of academia to the position of Dean and at each level, he served with pride and distinction for over one third of a century.

He is deserving of our profound respect and commendation for the many contributions he has made to our University, our Community and the Caribbean.

Congratulations Brother!!!

Alfred O. Heath, M.D., FACS
Former Chairman, Board of Trustees, UVI
Chairman Foundation, UVI

Nurse DeCosta:

Your hard work and effort have paid off! A success well deserved, an occasion worth celebrating! Congratulations!

Glenda

Ms. Washington:

We are proud to have an employee like you as part of our team. Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your continued success.

Glenda C.

Margaret Maynard:

Give the world the best you have, and the best will come to you! I want you to know that I really appreciate your efforts. Thank you for all your hard work. Its appreciated!

Glenda C.

Leroy Gardiner,

Congratulations for a job well done! I was always confident of your abilities to shoulder your responsibilities. You should be very proud of yourself.

We made it... a whole 10 years!

Glenda C.

Irene Hatchett:

I really enjoy working with a coworker like you. Thanks for your inspiration and encouragement and wishing that you may encounter more honor in the near future.

Glenda C.

Ephraim Rodriguez,

We are proud to have an employee like you as part of our team. Heartfelt congratulations!

Glenda

Ms. Friday,

Hard work and destiny are surely co related There is no success without the both So you have found your way and through Wishing a super congrats to you!

You are truly one in few!

Glenda C.

Mr. Humphreys

Congratulations! I knew that if someone could do it, then it must be you!

Glenda C.

Donna Gonzalez,

Donna has been a stalwart member of the AES Aquaculture Program, Farm Store team and now the joint Horticulture and Aquaculture Program for more years than this reward recognizes. Donna began at UVI as a temporary worker processing fish as production increased at the aquaponic facilities. Now, she brings dedication to her work, and focus on the tasks that make her highly valued as a co-worker and friend. She is personally interested in healthy food and brings her passion to work each day to produce consistent high quality results.

Many people on campus and all over St. Croix know Donna from her work at the Farm Store. Her tasks were to fillet or clean fish and prepare attractive produce displays but she is mainly remembered for her WOW service before there was a WOW. Though the Farm Store is closed she continues to be recognized around the island and continues to present a positive face to UVI.

Personal and professional lives overlap when working together for many years. We have shared laughs and tears, and I appreciate her support through hard times. Donna, I wish you many more years of health and happiness.

Donald Bailey

Luis Carino, Jr.,

Frankie Carino WOWs me every day. He is upfront and honest, a hard worker and dependable to the end. I feel confident that he will progress through his daily work tasks without close supervision and he will be ready to take on new assignments when asked. I also like knowing that I can leave a hose running and he will turn it off when I forget by the end of the day.

Being a co-worker is much more than just knowing that they are getting the work done. It's about having a relationship of respect and support for each other's vision of the future. I hope for many more years of being side by side with Frankie as he works towards his goals of a healthy and happy life.

Donald Bailey

CONGRATUALATI0NS to the following A&F awardees!

Delicia G. Henley Tiffany Challenger Jacqueline V. Faulkner Charles A Martin, Sr. Valderie Abramsen

Jarryd Cook Tyler Margaret Maynard Celestine K. Cuffy Ephraim Rodriquez Holly E. Gayadeen

Nereida C. Washington Glendaley Carrasquillo Clement Humphreys Leroy S. Gardiner

Congratulations and thank you for being an integral part of the Administration and Finance family. Your support and contributions to our institution are accomplishments you should be extremely proud of; be assured they have added to making UVI the wonderful institution it is today. The Administration and Finance Component extends to you warmest congratulations for your many years of dedicated service. You have collectively given a total of 190 years of exemplary service for which we are extremely proud. Your commitment to stay at UVI is a testimony of your dedication. You have willingly served and for this I commend you. May you continue to realize a sense of personal satisfaction and accomplishment as you continue your tenure at UVI. Again, congratulations and best wishes for a job well done.

Ms. Shirley Lake-King
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO

Mercilla:

Congratulations and best wishes from the Administration and Finance Component for 40 years of dedicated service. You have given most of your youthful years to the advancement of our institution. As you retire, please take with you the grateful thanks of the Administration and Finance Component and the entire UVI Community. Please know that you would always be a part of the UVI family and as such, a visit is always welcomed. I wish you an enjoyable retirement. It’s an opportunity to explore the many things you have on hold. Enjoy!

Ms. Shirley Lake-King
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO

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To all the 2014 Retirees,

I wish you well. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the University of the Virgin Islands. It is an accomplishment you and your family should be greatly proud of. Your contributions have made UVI a much better place for our students, the University community and the wider Caribbean.

Ms. Shirley Lake-King
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO

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To all the 2014 awardees:

Congratulations on this your special day. Thank you for your service to our great institution. Your contributions are appreciated and have not been taken for granted. Great job and we look forward to your continued service – another five years!

Ms. Shirley Lake-King
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO

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PERFECT ATTENDANCE FOR 2014:

Congratulations to two special employees, A&F very own.

Sergeant Barbara A Maynard – Administration & Finance Component, STT

Mr. Clement Humphreys – Administration & Finance Component, STX

Kudos to you both for perfect attendance. Acquiring perfect attendance is commendable; it is a testimony of one’s dedication and I dare say -- love for one’s place of employment and for what one does. Congratulations, again and all the best for your outstanding service and commitment.

Ms. Shirley Lake-King
Vice President for Administration & Finance/CFO

AES Honorees:

Congratulations James, Donna, Angel, Frankie on your years of service and Willie on your perfect attendance at UVI. Keep up the great work! It has certainly been a pleasure working with all of you. May God bless you all as you continue to give your best.

Fiola

Val

Congratulations on your 40 years of dedicated service! What an accomplishment for a truly wonderful and deserving person! May God bless you with an abundance of good things in your life as you continue down this path which, I hope will soon lead to retirement. 

Fiola

James Gordon:

Congratulations on 5+ years of service! Thank you for your endless dedication and support to the department. Your pleasant personality and consistency is truly appreciative. I wish you continued success in your career.

Jacqueline Romer

William Gonzalez:

Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the perfect attendance award. Your dedication and hard word is truly appreciative. I wish you continued success in your career.

God Bless!

Jacqueline Romer

Angel Gonzalez:

Happy 15th Anniversary! It is a pleasure to work with someone who is driven and dedicated as you. Thank you for your loyalty and hard work. I wish you all the best, and another 15+ years of service.

God Bless

Jacqueline Romer

Luis Carino Jr. ,

You are truly a valued team member. Thank you for your continuous commitment and hard work. Congratulation on 5+ years of service; I am happy that you are part of the team. I wish you all the best in your career.

God Bless!

Jacqueline Romer

Donna Gonzalez;

Congratulations on 15 years of service! Thank you for being such a valuable and loyal member of the team. Your knowledge, hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated. I wish you continued success in your career.

God Bless!

Jacqueline Romer

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Congratulations to all the Awardees and all the Retirees for 2015

It has been a real pleasure working with my UVI Family for the past Thirty-Six (36) Years !!!

Best Wishes to all the Retirees for 2015.

Mercilla Rogers

To Dr. Henry Smith,

…..If you can dream---and not make dreams your master;
If you can think---and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same:.
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build'em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings,
And never breathe a word about your loss:
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!"…
“If” by Rudyard Kipling

Words cannot express all our thoughts and feelings better than this poem by Rudyard Kipling. As former V.P. of Research and Public Service, WRRI Director and lastly, Director of the EPSCoR program, you successfully managed these programs and invited the University and the V.I. community to learn, contribute and become an integral part of these programs. Congratulations on your retirement after 25 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands. You will be missed.

From the staff of the Accounting Office: Peggy, Moriah, Sharleen, Arlene, Louise, Melvin, Colvin, Jacqueline, Derby, Leoneal, Tiffany, Rhonda, Pieryisha, & Nalinie

Jacqueline,

“A strong woman believes that she’s strong enough to face her journey, but a woman of strength has faith that it is in this journey that she will become strong.” It has been ten (10) years that you have been a part of the Accounting family. Continue striving on. Your strength and perseverance is paying off. Congratulation!

From the staff of the Accounting Office: Peggy, Moriah, Sharleen, Arlene, Louise, Melvin, Colvin, Derby, Rhonda, Leoneal, Pieryisha, & Nalinie

Valderie Abramsen,

Special congratulations; you are a formidable force when it comes to ensuring that the most important day to day operations regarding purchasing and procurement gets done expeditiously to the benefit of the University. The Accounting Office is truly grateful for your years of valuable service in making the University a better place to work and making our jobs easier. For all the collaborative work between purchasing and accounting office; for all the fun times we’ve had: The retreats, the workshops and the day to day work.

From the staff of the Accounting Office: Peggy, Moriah, Sharleen, Arlene, Louise, Melvin, Colvin, Derby, Rhonda, Leoneal, Pieryisha, & Nalinie

Mercilla Rogers:

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the tradewinds in your sails. Explore. Discover. Dream.”

by Mark Twain

The Accounting Office staff wishes you a well-deserved retirement. Now is the time to spread your wings; Good luck in your future endeavor. From the staff of the Accounting Office: Peggy, Moriah, Sharleen, Arlene, Louise, Melvin, Colvin, Derby, Rhonda, Leoneal, Pieryisha, & Nalinie

Dr. Simon Jones-Hendrickson,

For over 35 years, you displayed the exemplary trait of dedication to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. You served in various capacities from faculty to Dean. You have truly been an asset to CLASS. You now have retired, undoubtedly, with all the respect you deserve. I will miss your commitment and valuable contributions. On behalf of CLASS, I sincerely congratulate you on this momentous period of your life. I wish you all the best in your next endeavor.

Kimarie Engerman

Maxine Nunez,

Congratulations in recognition of your 45th service anniversary. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the University of the Virgin Islands, School of Nursing.

Your contributions to the development of nursing education and nursing research in the territory have impacted significantly on nursing and the health system in the territory.

We appreciate your leadership and continued support of the School of Nursing as we begin the next 50 years of nursing education at UVI.

Beverley Anne Lansiquot, DNP, RN

S. Kathy Sheats,

Congratulations in recognition of your 35th service anniversary for your dedication and commitment to the University of the Virgin Islands, and more specifically, the development of nursing education on the Albert A Sheen Campus.

Your contributions to building the nursing workforce on the island of St. Croix have been significant.

We salute you for your loyalty and numerous achievements during your tenure at UVI!

Beverley Anne Lansiquot, DNP, RN

Gloria Callwood,

Congratulations in recognition of your 20th service anniversary for your dedication and commitment to the School of Nursing particularly, the development of nursing research in the territory.

Your contributions are appreciated!

Beverley Anne Lansiquot, DNP, RN

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Doris Carson; Amy Schweizer; Lorna J. Williams-Sutton,

Congratulation for your commitment and dedication to the nursing students and colleagues at the School of Nursing. Your contributions are appreciated.

Beverley Anne Lansiquot, DNP, RN

Dear Dr. Jones-Hendrickson:

Congratulations on this your special Service Awards Day at UVI. Of course, you are listed in this booklet as being retired; however, we know differently – Yes, you have retired from UVI, but because of your experience, expertise and foresight in the field of Economics, you have been selected for a very astute position, i.e. to re-tire (reform) the VI economy!

For thirty-eight (38) years, you have proudly, freely, and happily served the University of the Virgin Islands in various capacities, with your last position being at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), where you served as the Dean; and did so, with class! Your door and your ear, were always open to anyone who needed to speak with you; and you always gave them your undivided attention. All facets of your faculty and staff’s well-being were of utmost importance to you, and you always encouraged us to improve and take care of ourselves. Whatever problems were brought to you, were solved or resolved in the best possible manner.

I had the distinct pleasure of working as your Administrative Assistant during my last two years at UVI. During this time, I saw first-hand, the passion and devotion you have for all that you do; your admirable interaction with students – always willing to help, advise, encourage, and mentor – oftentimes this was just what the students needed to give them that much-needed nudge to focus, stay on the path, and finish what they started. It did not matter the time of day, nor the venue – if someone needed to speak with you, your attention was given to them. Your easy and approachable demeanor, kind words and sense of humor, are the vital spices which draw people to you for assistance. In the words of Napoléon Bonaparte, “A leader is a dealer in hope,” and therefore, you have honorably earned the Great Leader Badge.

You will be missed at UVI, but I am thankful for the opportunity to continue working with you, until you are really ready for retirement!

Dian Gréaux-Levons

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Dr Simon Jones-Hendrickson for his sterling contribution in the fields of academia and economic development at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). You have made an impact, not only at the University of the Virgin Islands, but throughout the entire Eastern Caribbean and the world in general by enriching the minds and lives of all those students whom you have mentored over the last 38 years, and sharing your knowledge through the numerous books you have published. We admire you for your sterling qualities of commitment, dedication, exemplary reputation, selfless service and charitable giving of your time and resources. We are happy to see the UVI rise to acknowledge and show appreciation for your tremendous contribution over the last 38 years. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor. God bless you always.

From: Victor & Sheila Williams, St. Kitts

To my father- Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson:

To begin this tribute for my fathers's thirty-eight years of dedicated service. I must clarify what I mean by the word Father.

I had a true father. He worked together with my Mother, his wife of thirty-eight years to nurture my brother and me into the adults we have become.

My father is kind, clever, funny and fun. My Dad is noble and smart. He has a way with words which has been clearly manifested in his over 15 books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

He made sure that I knew that I was loved and worthy of being loved. Just this act alone gave me a foundation for self-worth that many of my friends never had because they didn't have my father. It is one thing to procreate. But when you invest, and that's exactly what it is an investment in your children and your marriage, you produce dividends that ripple outside of the family unit. I remember when I graduated from college, I was proud that I had accomplished that educational step. But it was much more important to see how my father was beaming! Having been the first person to graduated from college in his family, that moment was much more significant.

For that moment and countless others I say a Thank you.

Thank you for being a man.

A man I could be proud of.

Thank you for teaching me it's ok to be smart.

Thank you for showing me it's ok to have pride in your appearance.

Thank you for teaching me pride in my country.

Thank you for loving and respecting my Mom.

Thank you for teaching me it's ok to be me!

But enough about me.

My Dad is my hero because he demonstrates you can get what you desire. With positive thinking, determination and hard work, you can have what you want.

His deep commitment to his family has only made his ability to care for others grow. He is selfless in his contributions to UVI. Whether it was in scholarships or mentoring a student.

His commitment didn't stop him from doing what he loved inside and outside of the classroom.

Not a day passes that I don't come in contact with someone that my Dad touched with his teaching, lecturing or mentoring. I can't think of a person that has done more for the University of the Virgin Islands.

And with that, I say Thank you.

Nesha Christian-Hendrickson

Ms. Friday,

It is such a pleasure working with you. Your fun spirit, passion for your work and interest in your students, in and out of the Residence Halls, speak volumes of the care and love you have for our students. May Blessings continue to flow on you as you.

Trudi Golphin

Sincere congratulations and best wishes are extended to all UVI employees and retirees on their recognition today at the 41st Annual Service Awards Ceremony for the many years of distinguished and meritorious service to the University of the Virgin Islands. Your awards are the result of your evident commitment and dedication to the mission of the University, and a willingness to work towards the fulfillment of our goals.

Special congratulations are offered to Kostas Alexandridis, Marilyn R. Brandt, Ian F. Byrne, Dara M. Cooper, Tracelyn C. Otto, Jarelle A. Berkeley, Sr., Corene Jn-Charles, Paul D. Jobsis, Kaisa L. Prentice, Grisha I. Fleming, Kevin A. Brown, Albion George, Angel L. Gonzalez, and Donna M. Gonzalez, the distinguished award recipients from the Research and Public Service area. We are proud of your tireless efforts and enormous commitment to the success of RPS, the University, and the community as a whole.

A special thank you to RPS Retirees Yvonne M. Phillips and Jillean J. Clarke-Webster for helping to make UVI a better institution, as well as Christina Chanes and William A. Gonzalez for their Perfect Attendance Awards.

Sincere gratitude is extended to Dr. Henry H. Smith on his retirement from the University. He is commended for his unselfish desire to give back to the institution that nurtured him, and praised for more than a decade of exacting service in high office. Generations of students will associate his name with the tall oaks that will grow from the seeds he has planted.

Frank Mills, Ph.D.,

Vice Provost

Research and Public Service

Doris Battiste, Gary Metz, Yvonne Phillips, Mercilla Rogers;

Congratulations on your Retirement and years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands. Best wishes and continued success.

C. Mingo

Valderie "General Val" Abramsen,

Congratulations Val!

Thank you for 40 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands. Job well done!

Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Congratulations Barbara!

Thank you for 35 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work. Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Albion George,

Congratulations Chico! Thank you for your 30 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work. Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Patricia Harkins-Pierre, Cherie Wheatley:

Congratulations and thank you for your 25 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work.

Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Gloria Callwood, Alexander "The Great" Garnette, Douglas Iannucci:

Congratulations and thank you for your 20 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work.

Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Grisha Fleming, Suzy Harney,Clement Abbott;

Congratulations and thank you for your 15 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work.

Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Jarelle Berkeley, Tiffany Challenger, Jacqueline Faulkner, Delicia Henley, Dahlia Stridiron, Paul Jobsis, Mitchell Neaves, Kaisa Prentice

Congratulations and thank you for your 10 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands. Keep up the great work.

Best wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Errol A. Rodgers, Jarryd Cook-Tyler,Tracelyn Otto, Dara Cooper, Christa Thomas:

Congratulations and thank you for your 5 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work! Best Wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Errol A. Rodgers,

Congratulations and thank you for your 5 years of service to the University of the Virgin Islands.

Keep up the great work! Best Wishes and continued success.

Cheryl Mingo

Professsor Maxine Nunez, Assistant Professor M. Doris Carson and Assistant Professor Amy Schweizer

On behalf of the faculty, students and staff of the BSN program in the School of Nursing, I wish to extend our heartiest congratulations to Professor Maxine Nunez, and Assistant Professors Amy Schweizer and Michelle Doris Carson on their achievement of having served this University. They have all contributed tremendously to the School of Nursing, and each one with,her own strengths have helped us to manage our Nursing program through these many years. I wish them well and look forward to many more years of fruitful service from them to the School of Nursing and to the University.

Marion Howard PhD, RN

Chair, BSN program

Congratulations, Sherna!

Fifteen years at UVI is a major achievement. Thanks for your dedication to the library and for all that you do to support our students. Look back on the years to embrace the successes and learn from the challenges. Look forward with courage to the opportunities and possibilities for achieving brave, new accomplishments.

Best wishes in everything you do!

Judith Rogers

All Honorees and Retirees

All of us in the Public Relations Office at UVI congratulate each of the employees being honored at this year’s Service Awards. Each of you play a specific and important role in meeting the mission of UVI. It is because of you we are able to create successful students and enhance the lives of the people of the Virgin Islands.

Farewell and best wishes to all of the retirees who have given so much of your time and energy. It has been an honor and privilege to work with each of you.

Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made to this exceptional institution. Your time here is appreciated. Generations of students will thank you for having served at UVI.

Honorees and retirees, celebrate! You deserve it!

Sincerely,

The UVI Public Relations Team

Nanyamka Farrelly

Moneca Pinkett

Lois Rivera

Tamika Thomas-Williams

Congratulations to all those who are being honored today, know that your dedication to UVI is appreciated. I extend warm congratulations to:

Five Years

Jarryd J. Cook-Tyler

David Hall

Twenty-Five Years

Patricia G. Hawkins-Pierre

Cheryl M. Mingo

Cherie A. Wheatley

Maria E. Fleming

Maria D. Friday

Aubrey D. Washington

Nereida C. Washington

Ten Years

Jarelle A. Berkeley, Sr.

Laurence A. Blake

Tiffany M. Challenger

Jacqueline V. Faulkner

Delicia G. Henley

Mitchell A. Neaves

Thirty Years

Albion George

Fifteen Years

Sherna M. Gumbs

Charles A. Martin, Sr.

Thirty-Five Years

Barbara I. Todman

Simon B. Jones-Hendrickson

Twenty Years

Gloria B. Callwood

Alexander M. Garnette

Forty Years

Valderie C. Abramsen

Frank L. Mills

Retirees

Doris C. Battiste

Gary E. Metz

Mercilla E. Rogers

Henry H. Smith

I salute each of you in recognition of your years of service and congratulate you on the support that you have given to your components over the past years. I encourage you to embrace this moment. They say Power is in the present and THAT is so true. Be Happy Today. Be Happy Always!

Gail T. Steele