The Office of Human Resources is honored to celebrate over 250 UNC-Chapel Hill employees who recently completed 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 60 years of service with the state of North Carolina at the Service Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 2 at The Carolina Club.
Among those honored included UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Gail Moriarty, who has completed 50 years of service. Get to know Gail:
Q: What is your position at UNC?
A: Business Services Coordinator at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Q: What is your favorite part of working in your role at UNC?
A: The daily interactions with the faculty, staff and students who come from a variety of locations and bring varied history and experiences to the campus.
Q: Do you have a favorite memory, story or anecdote from your time at Carolina that you’d like to share with us?
A: The first dean with whom I worked always thought I was from Richmond, Virginia….not Richmond County, North Carolina. He always asked how things were in Virginia.
Q: What is something about your job at UNC that most people might not know?
A: This is only the second position I have held at UNC with both being at the School of Pharmacy.
Q: Do you have a favorite location on or around campus here in Chapel Hill? Tell us about it.
A: The Morehead Planetarium is a favorite. It is amazing that some of our astronauts trained there.
Q: Where are you from originally? What do you love about calling North Carolina home?
A: Hamlet, North Carolina. The wonderful people and the ideal climate.
Q: When you’re not working, how do you like to spend your time?
A: Cooking, gardening, reading and spending time with family.
Q: Do you have any “fun facts” or hidden talents that your UNC colleagues may not know about?
A: I am a collector of thimbles.
Q: What is your secret to longevity here at UNC? What advice would you give to others who would like to make it to this milestone that you’ve achieved?
A: Rather than change departments, I have been able to take on new challenges and develop different skill sets within the same department. I would advise others to find a position they like and look for growth opportunities.
Q: If you could switch jobs with another staff member at UNC for a day, who would it be? Why?
A: The basketball coach responsible for arranging the logistics for the team for travel, meals, lodging. It would be interesting to see how all of the pieces come together before the team takes the floor.