FAMILIARITY WITH CAMPUS LIFE KEY IN SZWARC’S CAREER

Rebecca Szwarc believes some of the most important lessons learned at a university take place in its residence halls.

As an administrative assistant with the University of Houston’s Department of Residential Life and Housing (RLH), Szwarc is committed to preserving a comfortable living and learning environment for students.

Some of Szwarc’s primary responsibilities include organizing RLH activities and drafting correspondence, memoranda, speeches, position papers and proposals.

“Rebecca demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth,” wrote Carolyn Hudnal, executive secretary in RLH, in Szwarc’s nomination letter.

She also served on Staff Council and its committees that look out for students’ best interests. “As a student, I never thought I’d work here, but since being hired eight years ago, I’ve discovered that UH is more than a great university,” she said. “It’s a great place to work.”

As a Staff Excellence Award recipient, Szwarc will receive a certificate and a check for $1,000.

Mike Emery
memery@central.uh.edu