Employees celebrate 25-plus years of state service
“Carolina would not be successful without your commitment,” said interim Provost Jim Dean when they were honored.
The Office of Human Resources honored 328 Carolina employees with more than 25 years of state service at a Sept. 30 event to thank them for their commitment to the University. Faculty and staff were welcomed by Carolina leaders including Jim Dean, interim executive vice chancellor and provost.
“Carolina would not be successful without your commitment,” Dean said. “Because of you, we can accomplish our mission of preparing the next generation of leaders. And our impact stretches well beyond this campus. On behalf of the entire Carolina community and the state, thank you for your unwavering commitment and service.”
This year, seven employees were recognized for 50 or more years of service to the state:
50 Year Service Award honorees
William L. Barney, professor, history department, UNC College of Arts and Sciences, posthumously honored
Dr. Philip A. Bromberg, Bonner Professor of Medicine, pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine division, UNC School of Medicine
Ann G. Matthysse, professor, biology department, UNC College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Claude Thomas Nuzum, professor, gastroenterology and hepatology division, UNC School of Medicine
Dr. Timothy A. Turvey, professor, UNC Adams School of Dentistry
55 Year Service Award honorees
Myra Daniel, Area Health and Education Center and medical student coordinator, psychiatry department, UNC School of Medicine
Steven S. Rosefielde, professor, economics department, UNC College of Arts and Sciences
The Well asked two of the honorees: What has it meant to call Carolina home for so many years throughout your career?
Myra Daniel
I first came to Carolina in August 1974 after spending three years teaching in North Carolina public schools and another year working with Wake County School System on a grant. Once I joined the department of psychiatry at UNC School of Medicine, I found a home there which let me combine my experience in research and writing in support of two wonderful faculty members and assisting with resident and medical student support. I thrived with varied experiences and advanced through the department in various positions without ever being tempted to move outside the department. My co-workers and the faculty I work with are always caring and supportive individuals and I enjoy working with a group who are like family! I’ve never been tempted to leave.
Ann G. Matthysse
When I think about 50 years at UNC, what I remember are the students — both the students in my classes and particularly my research students. Students who were outgoing and funny, students who were serious and hard-working, students who were quiet and shy, students with lots of self-confidence, students who underestimated themselves and students who were friendly to all. They were all interesting and all fun to work with. I am proud of what these students have gone on to accomplish as doctors, physician assistants, hospital administrators, scientific researchers, teachers, environmental activists and many other activities. For me, it is the students who make UNC an enjoyable place to work.
