Academia Campus Community Honors Retiring Employees

THE VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COMMUNITY GATHERED IN MAY TO HONOR FOUR RETIRING FACULTY MEMBERS AND ONE RETIRING STAFF MEMBER.

“People are any organization’s greatest asset,” said VWU President Scott D. Miller during his remarks at the event. “We are incredibly fortunate to have great people at Virginia Wesleyan—people who are wholeheartedly committed to our institution and students and who are dedicated to our shared mission.”

Retirees included Dr. Elaine Dessouki, Assistant Professor of Management, Business, and Economics; Lois Ford, Harbor Grill Supervisor, Sodexo Dining Services; Dr. Joyce Howell, Professor of Art History; Dr. George Jackson, Professor of Management, Business, and Economics; and Dr. Phil Rock, Professor of Biology.

“ Together,” President Miller added, “they contributed an astonishing 136 years of experience and knowledge to Virginia Wesleyan.”