The Daily Bulletin

Susan “Susie” Kendt retired from Buffalo State College on June 26 after a distinguished career spanning 48 years, most recently as administrative assistant to the dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. Ms. Kendt began as a secretary in the office of President E. K. Fretwell in 1972 and would serve in that capacity under presidents D. Bruce Johnstone, F. C. Richardson, and Muriel Howard, as well as during the interim presidencies of Barbara Frey and Richard Wiesen, before moving to the School of Arts and Humanities in 1997. Her notable accomplishments include the staffing of Middle States accreditation committees, presidential and vice presidential search committees, and President’s Awards committees, as well as serving as secretary to the College Council. She also assisted in the “Festival of Five,” marking the reopening of Rockwell Hall as a performance venue during the Johnstone administration. Ms. Kendt received the President’s Award for Excellence in Service to the College in 2002. With her expansive knowledge of college history and operations, she is irreplaceable and will be deeply missed. We wish her well as she goes on to the next exciting chapter of her life.