Dorothy Gurtzweiler, Terry Inlow and Bud Lewis Have Served 40 Years
Gasoline was 44 cents a gallon and a first class stamp 10 cents when Dorothy Gurtzweiler, Terry Inlow and Bud Lewis first arrived at Wilmington College in 1975. Also, the Vietnam War recently ended and Bill Gates started Microsoft while President Gerald Ford escaped two attempts on his life.
(LEFT) President Jim Reynolds (center) congratulates Terry Lnlow (left) and Bud Lewis for 40 years of service to WC. Dorothy Gurtzweiler also achieved the 40-year milestone.
That trio and 33 other members of the faculty and staff were recognized for service milestones at a campus gathering Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 15) at which President Jim Reynolds not only expressed his appreciation to the three-dozen, but also all employees for their contribution to teaching and learning, and providing an often life-transforming experience for WC’s students.
“It’s important that we gather together as a campus community and celebrate our accomplishments,” Reynolds said. “I’m grateful to all of you for the work you do the for the College.”
Gurtzweiler and Inlow are a professor of communication arts and assistant professor of art, respectively, while Lewis is in his 41st season as men’s soccer coach, in addition to service as director of wellness and Greek life.
Reynolds added that, in 1975, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest landed the Best Picture Academy Award and its stars, Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, took home Best Actor and Actress awards.
The year 1980 witnessed a failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran, as well as the eruption of Mount St. Helens and the assassination of John Lennon. It also found Douglas Burks, professor of biology, joining the faculty. The Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl, Robert Deniro was selected Best Actor in Raging Bull and Ordinary People won the Oscar for Best Picture.
In 1985, New Coke and Windows 1.0 were introduced, gas was $1.20 a gallon and “We Are the World” won the Grammy for Song of the Year. At Wilmington College, new employees included: Monte Anderson, professor of agriculture; Steve Spirk, women’s soccer coachand director of athletic development; Laura Baessler, purchasing manager; Judy Doyle, business manager for athletics; David Rupp, carpenter; Esmail Hejazifar, professor of physics; and Jim Boland, professor of education.
In 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 28 years, Iraq invaded Kuwait and the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series. Also, coming to WC were Patti Kinsinger, head reference librarian; Bernie Matt, professor of English and religion/philosophy; Tim Hawk, assistant professor of social work and sociology; Judy Harvey, assistant professor of English and coordinator of the Writing Center; and Vince Duggins, plumbing supervisor.
Observing their 20-year milestones were Eileen Bowman, coordinator of office services with Physical Plant; Dana Andrews, head groundskeeper; Erika Goodwin, vice president for academic affairs; and Randy Sarvis, director of public relations. In 1995, OJ Simpson trial dominated the news along with the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the genocide in Rwanda. The San Francisco 49ers won the Super Bowl, a stamp was 32 cents and gasoline was $1.11 a gallon.
In 2000, new employees at the College were: Debbie Guindon, education support coordinator; Susan Taylor, budget director; Charlotte Fairlie, associate professor of English; Ellen Novar, associate professor of marketing; Michael Snarr, professor of political science; Gary McCoy, mailroom supervisor; and Chip Murdock, director of multicultural affairs.
Russell Kincaid, associate professor of mathematics, observed his 10th anniversary of teaching while those recognized for five-year milestones were: Mary Lynn Barber, director of counseling services; Mary Beth Corcoran, Media Center manager; Vicky DeSensi, assistant professor of psychology; Michael Allbright, assistant dean of students for housing and residence life; Shari Lewis, grants writer; and Michelle Montgomery, event and travel coordinator.
