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Farewell to Friends
At the end of this month, OSS will bid farewell to two respected colleagues, Jacqueline Wilson and Frederick Wood. Jackie is departing UB after 39 years of professional service. Jackie’s arrival at Ridge Lee predated the presence of the Computing Center on the north campus. Jackie started as a key puncher back in the day when students actually stood in line to register for classes. Jackie’s duties have changed over time and today she helps manage CIT’s assets. Fred is leaving UB after 24 years of professional service. Fred initially served as Telecommunications Director in Crofts Hall when telephony was considered a business application. After CIT reorganized in the early 1990’s, Fred joined OSS. Fred has witnessed a lot of transformation in his years here at UB. At one point in time, the Telecommunications Office had the distinction of operating the only fax machine on campus. The introduction of fax servers have spawned their proliferation on campus and revolutionized how fax delivery is done. Throughout their careers, Jackie and Fred have been committed to serving the greater UB community. Jackie has been actively involved with past SEFA campaigns. Fred will be remembered best for his pioneering contributions with respect to the development of the regional fiber network. Jackie and Fred share the opinion that the people at UB are what made their employment so enjoyable. The privilege of working with both of you has been ours.
Congratulation Jackie and Fred! Best wishes on your retirement.