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President’s awards for exemplary service — 2001
The text which follows each name is the citation read at the presentation of awards.
James
(Jim) Devereaux
Supervisor, Laboratory Services, Ocean Sciences Centre
Jim started his employment with Memorial University in 1974 as a marine
utility worker. He has advanced through the ranks to his current position
as supervisor.
A consistent theme in his nominations was his dedication and commitment
to the OSC, as he is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As one
nominator stated, Jim is always just a phone call away. He has been known
to spend up to 16 to 20 hours on site ensuring all is functional. He is
constantly available to assist faculty, graduate students and staff.
Jim is very knowledgeable in his field, and is well liked and respected
by all. Without his dedication, the Ocean Science Centre would not function
as well as it does today.
Patricia
(Pat) Horan
Research and project geologist, Department of Earth Sciences
Pat began her career at Memorial University 15 years ago when she was
hired after graduating from our Chemistry Department. Her laboratory,
and the work that she performs there, are known nationally and internationally.
She provides analyses for Memorial’s researchers and, because her
lab is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada, she consistently takes
on work from other universities.
Pat is probably most well known for her work in identifying depleted uranium
in British war veterans. While this project generated much controversy
and military scrutiny, Pat continued her work, many times working through
the night, with one goal in mind: determining if depleted uranium was
indeed the cause of the veterans’ health problems.
Pat has contributed to the evolution of a complex university lab facility
into one of the most productive radiogenic isotope laboratories in North
America; in turn this lab has enhanced the national and international
reputation of Memorial University. And all this was done while continuing
her work and commitment to Memorial.
Wilfred
Bussey
Director, Department of Computing and Communications
Wilf began his career with Memorial almost two decades ago. His commitment
extends to students, staff and faculty: providing free e-mail and Internet
services to students, an open-door policy, and consistent support for
his staff and the academic programs of the university.
Wilf was pivotal in the creation of Internet services across Newfoundland
and Canada. He did this with little support, long volunteer hours and
determination. He is known and respected in this province and across the
country as one of the pioneers in the development of the Canadian Internet.
He also created the campus network, which in turn changed the way business,
research and teaching is done here at Memorial.
Wilf has served on numerous committees, nationally and provincially, and
has received many awards and much recognition, including a citation from
Prime Minister Jean Chrietien.
Wanda
Ellsworth
Supervisor, Science Laboratory, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
Wanda has been employed at Grenfell College since 1985. She is well known
for her highly professional manner and her ability to work well with people.
She takes great pride in her work and maintains the highest standard of
safety within her lab; in fact, she has had one of her innovations to
lab safety published in a chemistry journal.
After the expansion of the nursing program to Grenfell College, students
had to go to Western Memorial Hospital to do their labs. Wanda was instrumental
in the recent change that resulted in lab work being done at the college.
This was a difficult transition that would not have been successful without
her knowledge and expertise.
Wanda carries out all aspects of her very complex job with quiet competence,
a sense of humour and with a rare ability to work with the people around
her in such a way that they aspire to her level of excellence.
Barry
Hanlon
Purchasing officer, Marine Institute
Barry’s employment with us began almost 17 years ago, in the Marine
Institute’s dormitory in Pleasantville.
Barry has a strong commitment to the institute, the students, the clients
and his co-workers. He is regarded as an irreplaceable member of the team
and has become embedded in the culture. He represents the excellence that
Marine Institute stands for.
Barry is known to dedicate many hours of personal time to support many
social activities of the Institute, serving on many committees and organizing
socials.
One of his numerous supporters stated: “Whether dealing with suppliers,
students, national or international visitors, or the organizers of the
institute’s many conferences, Barry is the front-line person representing
the institute. He is the key ambassador for the Marine Institute and what
it stands for.”