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Many congratulations on your retirement, Bev! It has been an honor to get a chance to work with you since my arrival at Carleton. I first got to know you…

Congratulations, Bev! I thank you for your leadership as Dean and for all your support throughout the years, especially the last three during my first stint as department chair. I…

Dear Bev, Wishing you all the best for a wonderful retirement, filled with many happy times with Pretzel, especially! Thank you for all of your expert leadership that has taught…

Congratulations, Bev— Wishing you all the best in retirement, including much enjoyment of and ready success in any ventures and projects you have lined up for your next and freer…

Dear Bev, Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the past half dozen years. I always appreciate your warm and kind messages whenever I have questions. They…

Bev, I so appreciated your calm and thoughtful leadership during our recent VP/Treasurer search. Thank you for being a kind, caring, insightful, and goal-oriented colleague to myself and so many…

Dear Bev: I recall that back in about 1974 I gave you an A+ in my Comparative Politics class—I believe the only A+ I ever gave a student! I was…

Thank you, Bev! You have worked tirelessly and enthusiastically for Carleton’s students and faculty! You have been a professional model for me. I also very much appreciate your time and…

Congratulations Bev! The Dean’s Office has been very fortunate to have you guide us the past 11 years (how can that be?). You have earned your well deserved retirement and…

Dear Bev, It feels like yesterday when I sat in your office and discussed my future plans during my campus visit. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations we have had over…