Chancellor Victor Boschini recognized more retirees than ever before at Thursday’s 41st annual Retirement and Service Recognition Awards Program in the Brown-Lupton University Union ballroom.

This year, 46 retirees were recognized for their commitment and loyalty to the TCU community. Boschini gave brief remarks about each retiree’s work at TCU and his or her impact within the community.

Faculty and staff who celebrated milestone years at TCU this year were also recognized.

Mary Nell Kirk, executive assistant to the chancellor, was one of the honorees. She has worked in the Chancellor’s office for 25 years.

“I am forever grateful to Mary Nell for her loyalty; not only to TCU, but to me,” Boschini said.

Boshini included personal anecdotes about every honoree, thanking them specifically for the service they did and the projects they worked on.

Boschini called Karin Lewis, chancellor’s executive assistant for operations, “the glue that binds the chancellor’s office.”

“That glue is superglue,” Boschini said.

While recognizing Melinda Rubenkoenig of the registrar’s office, he mentioned her love for Disney. Boschini said she “designs the classroom schedule like TCU were her magic kingdom.”

In the middle of the program, Boschini put to rest rumors that the employee tuition benefit program was ending.

“Before anyone freaks out, the employee tuition benefit program isn’t going anywhere. We’ll always have that,” Boschini said.

At the end of the program, Boschini presented the Michael R. Ferrari Award for Distinguished University Service and Leadership to Dr. Sarah Robbins, the acting dean of the John V. Roach Honors College.

“Working with faculty, staff and students from disparate backgrounds, she provided leadership and vision to ensure each team member’s input was valued,” Boschini said. “Her effort has helped to shape the direction of the John V. Roach Honors College and define its quality for years to come.”

All honorees were invited up, applauded and presented with a gift from the chancellor.