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University employee swipes students into Sadler with a smile
By Heath D. Williams
Posted: 10/9/06, 9:38 PM EST Section: Feature
The only parts of the job Irene said she does not like are stocking up on supplies and interacting with her supervisors.
The basket of starlight peppermints Irene keeps at the entrance of the dining hall is an example of her kindness and dedication to her job. Students are welcome to take as many mints as they like upon entering or leaving the dining hall, and Irene provides all the mints herself.
"Irene is super-friendly, in a word," Pruszenski said. "She provides exemplary service in what she does."
On the weekends, and during her other time away from Sadler, Irene enjoys doing work around her house, especially in her garden.
"I love flowers, and I love taking care of them and watching them grow," she said. Asked what her favorite flower was, Irene had a hard time choosing, rattling off a list including mums, tulips, roses and daffodils.
Her real passion is interacting with students, though.
"I'm so glad I have this job," Irene says from under her blue Syracuse hat. "I don't
know what I'd do with my life if I couldn't talk to these kids every day. It's a dream come
true."
The basket of starlight peppermints Irene keeps at the entrance of the dining hall is an example of her kindness and dedication to her job. Students are welcome to take as many mints as they like upon entering or leaving the dining hall, and Irene provides all the mints herself.
"Irene is super-friendly, in a word," Pruszenski said. "She provides exemplary service in what she does."
On the weekends, and during her other time away from Sadler, Irene enjoys doing work around her house, especially in her garden.
"I love flowers, and I love taking care of them and watching them grow," she said. Asked what her favorite flower was, Irene had a hard time choosing, rattling off a list including mums, tulips, roses and daffodils.
Her real passion is interacting with students, though.
"I'm so glad I have this job," Irene says from under her blue Syracuse hat. "I don't
know what I'd do with my life if I couldn't talk to these kids every day. It's a dream come
true."
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Elizabeth Johnson
posted 10/10/06 @ 8:30 PM EST
I lived in Sadler for two years, and I cannot remember a day when Irene was unfriendly or impersonal. At such a large school it's people like Irene who make students feel like individuals instead of just a number. (Continued…)
Kusznir Hartmut
posted 7/05/07 @ 4:07 PM EST
I am a Cousin of Irene Krebsdak from Syracuse; I live in Hannover/Germany. Can you help me to contact her? Thanks.
Hartmut Kusznir
Whatever
posted 2/17/09 @ 11:32 AM EST
I'm sure she's a nice lady, but I have such a difficult name that she doesn't even try to pronounce it, and end up not even telling me to have a nice day. (Continued…)
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