2017 Service Awards Congratulatory Remarks

Submit Date: 3/10/2017 2:51:59 PM
Sender Name: Valicia France
Honoree Name: Heather Amrhein
Remarks:
As the Industrial Hygienist for our OSHA consultation program she has worked diligently to help small businesses develop and maintain safe and healthy workplaces. Her knowledge and expertise adds such value to the program. Here's to another five years Heather!

Submit Date: 3/13/2017 4:20:14 PM
Sender Name: Dr. Kimberly Mills
Honoree Name: Dr. Yegin Habtes
Remarks:
Dr. Habtes,
Congratulations on this recognition for your 35 years of dedication to the University of the Virgin Islands. You are truly a wonderful leader. I personally thank you for your 22 years of service to the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Because of your leadership and hard work, people with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands have had better access to care and service and overall improved lives. It has been a pleasure to work for you and to have been mentored by you. You have taught me a lot and I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity to serve as Associate director under VIUCEDD under your leadership. I will miss your stories and wise sayings. For my part, I will continue to grind the flour wherever I can and bring it into the mill.

Submit Date: 3/27/2017 2:01:44 PM
Sender Name: Raquel Silver
Honoree Name: Dear Honorees
Remarks:
On behalf of the UVI Staff Council (UVISC), I extend congratulations to all the staff and retirees, as well as those who have perfect attendances, that are being recognized at the 43rd (2017) Annual Service Awards. Your demonstrated commitment to our institution over these years is part of what makes the University of the Virgin Islands great. By providing critical support services, each of you have made a vital contribution to the University’s many successes.

The academic mission of the University depends on the dedication and loyalty of employees who choose to make their careers here. Thank you for your many years of service and for your commitment to continued campus transformation in the years ahead.

Sincerely,
Raquel Silver
UVI Staff Council Chair

Submit Date: 3/27/2017 10:14:40 PM
Sender Name: Donald Bailey
Honoree Name: Sue Lakos
Remarks:
Congratulations on your accomplishment! 30 years! You have certainly made your mark at CES and now at AES and have made a great contribution to agriculture on St Croix and in the entire USVI. Ten years to go and I hope to be working beside you most of the way.

Peace

Submit Date: 3/28/2017 1:48:19 PM
Sender Name: Donald Bailey
Honoree Name: Marcia Taylor
Remarks:
Congratulations on your 25-year anniversary! It's always nice to celebrate this occasion side by side, I don't know when the pattern will break. It's great to work with you as well. I'll keep you in basil as much as we can.

Submit Date: 3/28/2017 7:20:21 PM
Sender Name: Dr. Magdalene Tobias
Honoree Name: Dr. Denis Griffith
Remarks:
Congratulations to Dr. Denis Griffith for his outstanding commitment to the School of Education over the years. Your amiable personality, your integrity, and your expert leadership have been a source of attraction for the many students who choose to attend the School of Education. The books that you have authored have provided profound insights on pertinent issues related to school leadership. Many of our school administrators have been prepared for their various roles through your instrumentality. In this regard, you have helped this University to realize its mission of producing successful students and of enhancing the lives of the people in the territory and the wider Caribbean. We are grateful for your unselfish service in the many committees on which you have cheerfully served, including the weighty responsibility of chairing the Graduation Commencement Committee for many years. Best wishes on your retirement and may the years ahead be filled with the memories of the many lives you have touched and changed forever, and for your invaluable contribution to education.

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 12:41:16 AM
Sender Name: Steven Hendrix
Honoree Name: Denis Griffith
Remarks:
Congratulations to my mentor, my chair (Boss!!) and my friend! There are no words to express my gratitude for your support, your love, your prayers and devotion to us as faculty, the students and the Univeristy. Know that we love you, will miss you and know that you gave us far more than we gave you. In my case I know I gave you some grief, but I hope you are proud of my efforts to develop and emulate you. When you have a man with 54 years of education experience at your fingertips that is an invaluable resource to have. Every question I have ever had you always had the answer! They can replace the position but they can never replace the man. You are the greatest, I owe you a great debt of gratitude and a ton of thanks especially for having the patience to let me develop!!! Have a great retirement you have earned and deserve every minute. God bless and Gods speed Dr. Griffith. There is hardly a person on the Island of St. Croix that you have not touched, or guided their lives with a positive steady hand. In a way you are the Face of Education for St. Croix. Teacher, Principal, Professor & Mentor you have truly done it all! You have helped me, guided me, prodded me and even lectured me, but never in a harsh or demanding way. You are truly a man who has always spoken softly and never had to carry a big stick. That was due to the immense amount of respect you earned from everyone you were in contact with. Thank you again from myself and Debbie for all your help and praise.

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 4:00:42 AM
Sender Name: Steven Hendrix
Honoree Name: Dr. Rita Howard
Remarks:
Congratulations on your retirement after so many years of dedicated service to the University of the Virgin Islands. You have certainly earned it and I hope that you have a fufilled and happy period of "downtime." You have certainly been an inspiration to those like myself who are seeking to become an accomplished academic. I have considered you to be a great colleague, mentor and friend in the School of Education. I will certainly strive for your eye of perfection and I thank you for pointing out my errors, errors that have no business in the academic world. It is the job of those who profess, to be accurate in their information, for if we are not accurate, then we are less than truthful in what we say and do. I have always counted on you to tell it like it is and now what I wanted to hear!! One only has to look at the marvelous University of The Virgin Islands Catalog to see your often unacknowledged contributions to this University. I can only hope to approach the exacting level at which you see the world of academia. You demanded more of both your students, your colleagues and your college. I know at the time many complained about how hard Dr. Howard was or, she expects our work to be perfect? Well I am sure now if asked, they would say "thank-you Dr. Howard for demanding more from me." If you don't set your standards high, how can you ever hope to improve and perform at a higher level? Well I am standing here saying bravo Dr. Howard for a job well done!

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 4:39:48 AM
Sender Name: Steve Hendrix
Honoree Name: Dr. Magdalene Tobias
Remarks:
Congratulations Dr. Tobias at the five year mark of service to UVI. You are a great colleague and friend. I am looking forward to many years of collaboration with you and our continued strong working relationship!!! You have been a great inspiration to Debbie in her new teaching career. She and I thank-you so much for your suggestions, friendship and prayers. We love you very much!

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 1:52:36 PM
Sender Name: Valicia France
Honoree Name: Heather Amrhein
Remarks:
As the Industrial Hygienist for our OSHA consultation program she has worked diligently to help small businesses develop and maintain safe and healthy workplaces. Her knowledge and expertise adds such value to the program. Here's to another five years Heather!

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 1:57:35 PM
Sender Name: Dr. Kimberly Mills
Honoree Name: Dr. Yegin Habtes
Remarks:
Dr. Habtes,
Congratulations on this recognition for your 35 years of dedication to the University of the Virgin Islands. You are truly a wonderful leader. I personally thank you for your 22 years of service to the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Because of your leadership and hard work, people with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands have had better access to care and service and overall improved lives. It has been a pleasure to work for you and to have been mentored by you. You have taught me a lot and I am forever grateful for having had the opportunity to serve as Associate director under VIUCEDD under your leadership. I will miss your stories and wise sayings. For my part, I will continue to grind the flour wherever I can and bring it into the mill.

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 2:01:29 PM
Sender Name: Raquel Silver
Honoree Name: Dear Honorees
Remarks:
On behalf of the UVI Staff Council (UVISC), I extend congratulations to all the staff and retirees, as well as those who have perfect attendances, that are being recognized at the 43rd (2017) Annual Service Awards. Your demonstrated commitment to our institution over these years is part of what makes the University of the Virgin Islands great. By providing critical support services, each of you have made a vital contribution to the University’s many successes.

Sincerely,

Raquel Silver
UVI Staff Council Chair

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 3:49:34 PM
Sender Name: Grisha, Jacquiel, Neville, Ron, Shauna, Tessa, and Veda
Honoree Name: Shelly Anslyn-Jones
Remarks:

Submit Date: 3/29/2017 3:57:44 PM
Sender Name: Grisha, Jacquiel, Ron, Shauna, Shelly, Tessa, and Veda
Honoree Name: Neville Williams
Remarks:

Submit Date: 4/6/2017 2:25:01 PM
Sender Name: VP Mitchell Neaves & IA Team
Honoree Name: Jose Raul Carrillo, Peggy Fahie, and Lois Rivera
Remarks:

Submit Date: 4/10/2017 6:42:27 PM
Sender Name: Moriah Jacobs
Honoree Name: Muriel "Peggy" Smith, Sharleen Fahie, Arlene Auguste, Leoneal Furet
Remarks:

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:37:25 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Jose herrera
Remarks:
Congratulations Jose on your 15 year anniversary! All of us in AES really appreciate the work you do to help all of our programs succeed. During your many years with Agronomy you were a key member of the team and now that you are working with the Trades Leader you impact all of the programs in AES. 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

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:38:12 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Nelson Benitez
Remarks:
Congratulations Nelson on your retirement! The Agronomy research programs in AES has benefited from your many years of dedicated work for the program and the experiment station. Your friendly personality was just one of the many positive things that you brought to the job. Thanks for your years of support to AES but you have also earned your retirement and the chance to have some new adventures with your family and friends.

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:38:50 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Willie Gonzalez
Remarks:
Another milestone Willie! The Animal Science program staff, especially me, wants to congratulate and thank you for being a key player and active participant in the Animal Science research program for the past 20 years. You’ve been through a lot of research, a lot of changes and worked with a lot of different people in the program over the years. Your dedication, enthusiasm and support have always been appreciated. We’ve seen a lot of changes over the years but one of the consistent things is your work ethic and your support for all that we do.

Congratulations and Muchas Gracias!!

Bob and the entire Animal Science Team, past and present

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:39:13 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Don Bailey
Remarks:
Congratulations and thank you Don! Thirty years is a long time to be in a position and AES Aquaculture really appreciates your commitment to the program and all that you do to make it a success. Your efforts over the years have helped to build the reputation of the program, AES and UVI and we thank you.

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:39:52 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Sue Lakos
Remarks:
Congratulations and thank you Sue! Even though all of your 30 years have not been with AES you have helped out with the research even while you were in CES. Your experience and knowledge have come in very handy in transitioning you to a research position and has benefited the AES Animal Science program as well. I know all of the past and present staff in AES and CEs Animal Science programs want to thank you for your years of service.

Congratulations and Thank You!!

Bob and the entire Animal Science Team, past and present

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 2:40:14 PM
Sender Name: Bob Godfrey
Honoree Name: Stafford Crossman
Remarks:
Congratulations Stafford on making it to 25 years with UVI! Your experience in AES and then CES has allowed you to support the Land Grant mission in many ways. In AES we appreciate you as a knowledgeable resource and a collaborator to help us get information out to our stakeholders.

Bob Godfrey, Director & Professor

Submit Date: 3/30/2017 5:26:21 PM
Sender Name: VP Shirley Lake King
Honoree Name:   A&F Honorees
Remarks:
CONGRATULATI0NS to the following A&F awardees!
Alicia B. Barzey                      Arlene Auguste                       Sharleen A. Fahie
Diana P. Claxton Faye L. Liburd Calvin “Charlie” Brown
Muriel “Peggy” Smith Arthur J. Vanlow Hyacinth George-Williams
Rosy Lawrence Percival L. Mason                   Derek M. Connor
Marlene O. Thomas Neville N. Williams                 Matthew A. Acoy
Shelly A. Anslyn-Jones Charice M. Jackson M-ary L. Josiah
Rosalind Polius Frederick Jn Baptiste

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 made 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 numerous years of exemplary service for which we are extremely proud. Your commitment to continue working 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.