In June, the University of Rhode Island inducted seven individuals into its Lifetime Service Society for devoting 40 or more years of service to URI. The ceremonies were held at the Robert L. Carothers Library and Learning Commons on the Kingston Campus.

“Those we honor here today have brought their skills, commitment and sacrifice to the University for not just years but decades. And we are better for it,” said President David M. Dooley, adding, “Thanks to you for imparting the values of dedicated and cheerful service to our community.”

The inductees or their representatives were presented a brick, engraved with the honorees’ names, to be placed on the library’s plaza. Each inductee also received a plaque from the University and two state citations.

Among those inducted was Anthony J. Frias, otherwise known as Tony, or the “go-to guy” at the Graduate School of Oceanography, who worked at URI for 42 years. Frias began working at URI in 1971, when he was hired as a research aide at GSO with the responsibility of shipping materials coming to and from the Bay campus.

GSO Dean Bruce Corliss noted “Tony exemplified utmost dedication and service to GSO for 42 years, and he is truly deserving of induction into the Society.”

 

This release was written in part by Rachel Smith, a graduate assistant for the URI Marketing & Communications Department.

Photo by Veronica Berounsky.