Partings
Penn State Intercom......November
29, 2001
Mont Alto says goodbye
to 2 longtime employees 
Two Penn State Mont Alto employees were honored for their dedication and service to the campus.
Gerald "Butch" Baker and Jay Kriner announced their plans to retire from the maintenance department last month.
Baker began his
career at Penn State Mont Alto on April 1, 1960. He was employed by the
University for 41 years. Baker spent the majority of his time at Mont
Alto on the maintenance staff. His responsibilities included mowing the
lawns, plowing snow, preparing the set-up for campus events, managing
the campus landscape and much more. Prior to working on the maintenance
staff, he worked in the food services department. 
Baker plans to spend his time golfing and hunting.
Kriner worked for the campus for 29 years. His responsibilities included cleaning and managing the service of Conklin Hall, the Library, Wiestling Hall and most recently, the Multipurpose Activities Center. He also worked in the food service department for several years.
Kriner plans to participate in leisurely activities including his hobby, metal detecting.
Emeritus
The following individual has earned emeritus rank from the University for his longstanding and productive years of service:
Winand K. Hock, professor emeritus of plant pathology in College of Agricultural Sciences, from Aug. 19, 1974, to Oct. 1.