BC3 honors employees' service; secretary's 50 years recognized
Among employees honored by Butler County Community College recently was Natalie Kitzko, a secretary with half a century of service to the college.
Kitzko, a 1968 BC3 graduate, said her service years really were “52, if you count college work study.”
The 71-year-old received a standing ovation Thursday night as employee anniversaries and retirements were celebrated at a banquet at the college's Founders Hall.
Also honored were 19 employees recognized for service anniversaries totaling 330 years of employment and six retirees, for 166 years.
Members of BC3's board of trustees, education foundation board of directors and alumni council were recognized for their 40 years of collective service.
BC3 presented individual Above and Beyond awards to Janice Reiter and Kevin Smith, and the group Above and Beyond Award to Rebecca Smith and Suzanne Wasilewski.
Reiter, event management secretary, was honored for exceptional service in accommodating those who reserve BC3 facilities for their events. Kevin Smith, interim coordinator of fire and HAZMAT training programs, was recognized for enlisting sign language practitioners to coordinate fire training for a deaf and mute woman whose goal was to become a member of the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company.
Rebecca Smith, assistant director of financial aid, and Wasilewski, admissions representative, were recognized for helping the college utilize integrated student management software and work with student databases.
Found out who else was honored at the event in Tuesday's Butler Eagle.
