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April employees of the month

Robin Kidney, University support staff

Robin Kidney

Current title: Kidney is part of the KU Dining Services team that runs the dish room in the Kansas Union.
What that means: Kidney's main responsibility is the scrubbing of pots and pans.
Notable: Kidney's supervisor's say her work never has to be checked; her station in the dish room always runs smoothly. She never comes in late and never calls in sick, as demonstrated by her 2,000 plus hours of accumulated sick leave.
Quotable: "I've been in the restaurant and catering business for 20 years and Robin is the best dishwasher I've ever had work for me," said one supervisor.



Alison Watkins, Unclassified employee

Alison Watkins

Current title: Communications director, International Programs.
What that means: Watkins is responsible for the IP Web site and publications, including the annual report, the biannual Horizons newsletter and brochures. She handles press releases, assists with press coverage for IP's three units, the Applied English Center, International Student and Scholar Services, and Study Abroad, and helps with special events. She also develops grant proposals and coordinates alumni outreach.
Notable: Last year, she took on what some may consider a second full-time job, managing all of the logistical details that were involved in bringing the new International House from dream to reality.

KU HISTORY:

Nowadays, KU students call Mizzou their rival. In the early 20th century, however, students from schools within the university counted each other as rivals. On May 3, 1900, Chancellor Francis Snow stepped in during one of the first recorded disputes between engineering and law students. Snow had a 5,000 pound boulder that was a point of contention between the two groups dynamited in hopes of ending the conflict. For more, see www.kuhistory.com.