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JoAnn Kroll named winner of
Michael R. Ferrari Award

An administrative staff member whose talent, expertise and most of all dedication have enhanced the entire University community has been chosen the 2004 Michael R. Ferrari Award winner.

JoAnn Kroll, director of the Career Center, was honored by her colleagues at the annual Administrative Staff Fall Reception Sept. 21.

The award recognizes attentiveness to the growth and development of the University, exceptional performance, an open, caring attitude and genuine sensitivity to others. The most prestigious of administrative staff honors, it comes with a $1,000 cash prize, a designated parking space for a year and a commemorative plaque displayed in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

In accepting the award, a visibly moved Kroll said, “I’m thrilled to be recognized with this award. It’s always an honor to be recognized by one’s peers. And after seeing the video retrospective of the past winners and all their accomplishments, I’m awed to be in their company.”

She added that over the years she has worked at Bowling Green, the University has come to seem like family, and it is a “rare and special treat to be honored by your family.” Administrative staff has a long history of engagement, she said, and as anyone who has been so engaged knows, “you get more back than you give. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to get so much back.”

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