At an Aug. 11 banquet honoring her retirement, food service’s Helen Jenkins receives a going-away gift from Senior Vice President and Dean for Campus Life John Ford. Inside the box was a gold watch emblazoned with the Emory shield—just a small token of esteem for Jenkins, who has been an Emory employee for 60 years. Jenkins officially retired Aug. 1, but she hasn’t stayed away from campus. She returns for special events like the banquet and an Aug. 16 dessert reception, and also is helping train her replacement. Once that process is complete, Jenkins will continue to serve as a consultant.
PHOTO CREDIT: Jon Rou
Banquet celebrates 60 years for Helen Jenkins
The Emory community, past and present, came together Thursday, Aug. 11, in Cox Hall to pay tribute to long-time food service staff employee Helen Jenkins in the best way possible. They ate.
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