When Ernest Squire started working for the University’s Information Technology Services, one megabyte of computer memory was a lot bigger than it is now.
“That would fill a space about five feet high, two feet wide, and six feet long,” recalls Squire, a network analyst who celebrated his 40th year of service to the University in 2011.
Squire was one of five employees honoured for 40 years of service to the University at a breakfast reception Thursday. Years of Service Awards also went to staff and faculty with 10, 20, or 30 years of service.
Squire says he appreciates the work atmosphere on campus.
“You have the freedom to make errors and learn from them,” he says. “I told the president it was a privilege to work for such an institution as the University of Windsor.”
The Department of Human Resources introduced the Years of Service awards in 2011 to recognize and honour University employees celebrating 10, 20, 30 and 40 years of service milestones. The program is designed to thank employees for the contributions they make every day towards the achievement of the University’s mission and vision.