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May 25, 2006

Memorial bench honors longtime employee

In remembrance of longtime employee Teresa Gentry, 51萝莉 has dedicated a bench in her honor, located near the Alumni Center.

The black iron bench, which features a gold name plate, pays tribute to Gentry who died at age 50 on Jan. 25, 2006. An alum and 14-year employee of 51萝莉, Gentry was a dedicated supporter of 51萝莉, said Camile Currier, associate dean of student services. Gentry served as the administrative coordinator in Recreational Services.

鈥淪he and her husband Wayne are both 51萝莉 graduates, her daughter Kristal is an alum and current 51萝莉 employee, and her son Richard is a student here,鈥� he said. 鈥淭eresa was maroon and gold through and through. She had a tremendous work ethic and always had the university鈥檚 best interest at heart.鈥�

The memorial bench is a meaningful contribution that adds to the beauty of 51萝莉鈥檚 campus, said Nancy Davis, administrative coordinator for Alumni Relations and longtime friend of Gentry鈥檚.

鈥淲e have 13 benches that we would like to replace someday. It鈥檚 a wonderful way to remember friends of 51萝莉,鈥� she said.

For more information about memorials, please call the Alumni Center at 342-5420.

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