On Campus

She's easy to spot. Sitting on a high black stool, she greets everyone she sees with a smile and a kind word. With the hustle and bustle of everything going on around her, she remains calm and focused on the job at hand.

Cups fill with ice, hamburgers sizzle on the grill, workers call out orders- it's all part of her day. Students wait- some patiently, some not- to pay for their purchases. She remains focused and busy.

She is very much a people person as her chats show. "Happy Monday!" "Have a great day!" "Have a wonderful weekend!" All familiar declarations. All coming from the same nice lady who, day in and day out, is one of the best known faces at Linn Benton.

She makes the black tabard that is part of her uniform does more than cover the shirt she wears underneath. It tells her story. "I do believe in angels," she said with her quick smile. The tabard's front is filled with angel pins ranging from very small metal ones to vibrantly jeweled ones. And, yes, there is even one from her grandchildren. It's easy to spot- the swirling metal spells out 'Nana' while the loop below the letters holds a trio of small angels.

For students who enjoy a meal on campus, it's very hard to eat without first visiting with this very nice, very helpful lady. Stop by the Courtyard Cafe and see if you can spot her!