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Name: Don Robasser. Position: University sanitarian. Overseeing sanitation, biological safety and environmental health in the University's labs, dining areas and other campus facilities. Ensuring the University's eating facilities are in compliance with the New Jersey Sanitary Code for Food Establishments. Quote: "I have my undergraduate degree in biology, but my minor was in English. That's provided me with some good background in com-munications and writing. In my 23 years with the University, I've enjoyed getting out to the various areas that I have responsibility for and working with all varieties of people." Other interests: Growing pear and apple trees. Visiting Colonial Williamsburg at least once a year with his family, which includes his wife, Dorothy, two daughters and two grandchildren. Staff retirementsEffective Nov. 1: in the Plasma Physics Lab, technician Thomas Ruffin, after 14 years. Effective Oct. 1: in undergraduate financial aid, director of student employment and agencies Robert Cunningham, after 39 years; in the Davis Center, department manager Kari Hoover, after 14 years; in dining services, cashier Ada Kagel, after 11 years; and in the Plasma Physics Lab, technician Richard Weisel, after 17 years. Effective Sept. 1: in building services, janitor Irene Corson, after 10 years, and foreman Domenico Lubrano, after 33 years; in the library, librarian David Goodman, after 24 years; in geosciences, office support staff member Nancy Janos, after 14 years; in the Plasma Physics Lab, technician Kenneth Lincoln, after 21 years, and technician William Walker, after 44 years; in the garage, mechanic Raymond Slovinsky, after 41 years. BriefsWilliam Barron Jr., the Frederick Schultz Class of 1951 Professor of International Economic Policy in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, will be awarded the Presidential Rank Award for his exceptional leadership and long-term accomplishments as a senior employee of federal public agencies. Before coming to Princeton this year, Barron was acting director of the U.S. Census Bureau from January 2001 to March 2002. He also was deputy director and chief operating officer of the Census Bureau, a position he had held since April 1999. In addition, he served in top management posts with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and with the Commerce Department for more than 30 years. Each year, the president of the United States recognizes and celebrates a small group of career senior executives in the public sector with the Presidential Rank Award. Winners of this prestigious award are strong leaders, professionals and scientists who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry and a relentless commitment to excellence in public service. An official White House ceremony honoring all recipients is scheduled for January 2003. |
November 25, 2002 Contents Page one Inside People Sections The Bulletin is published weekly during the academic year, except during University breaks and exam weeks, by the Office of Communications. Second class postage paid at Princeton. Postmaster: Send address changes to Princeton Weekly Bulletin, Office of Communications, Princeton University, 22 Chambers St., Suite 201, Princeton, NJ 08542. Permission is given to adapt, reprint or excerpt material from the Bulletin for use in other media. Subscriptions. The Bulletin is distributed free to faculty, staff and students. Others may subscribe to the Bulletin for $28 for the academic year (half price for current Princeton parents and people over 65). Send a check to Office of Communications, Princeton University, 22 Chambers St., Suite 201, Princeton, NJ 08542. Deadline. In general, the copy deadline for each issue is the Friday 10 days in advance of the Monday cover date. The deadline for the Bulletin that covers Dec. 9-Jan. 12 is Wednesday, Nov. 27. A complete publication schedule is available at deadlines or by calling (609) 258-3601. Editor: Ruth Stevens |
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