2008 Woodie Awards
It pays to push
Elizabeth Grabasky
Issue date: 9/18/07 Section: Letters to the Editor
As a graduating senior, I have been looking at purchasing my graduation ring but noticed, unlike the rings offered for the men, the ladies rings did not have a degree option (BA or BS). I contacted Balfour and was informed that it has not been in the contract between the university and Balfour. I was told that the contract is negotiated by the Alumni Association at the university and was given the name of Mr. Parrish to contact with my question.
I contacted Mr. Parrish, asking why the degree option was not available and asked if anything could be done to change it. Mr. Parrish was very cooperative and said he would look into the matter and get back to me with his findings.
Mr. Parrish called several times to keep me advised of his progress and to assure me that matter was being pursued and there would be a final answer forthcoming. Finally, on Friday, Sept. 7, he informed me that an agreement had been reached and that Balfour will now offer an option of placing the degree on the ladies ring. The traditional lady's ring will also still be available.
I would like to thank Mr. Parrish for listening to my request, following it up and bringing it to fruition. Nothing would have been done without his help and assistance.
It pays ask questions and have faculty and staff who listen to reasonable ideas.
I contacted Mr. Parrish, asking why the degree option was not available and asked if anything could be done to change it. Mr. Parrish was very cooperative and said he would look into the matter and get back to me with his findings.
Mr. Parrish called several times to keep me advised of his progress and to assure me that matter was being pursued and there would be a final answer forthcoming. Finally, on Friday, Sept. 7, he informed me that an agreement had been reached and that Balfour will now offer an option of placing the degree on the ladies ring. The traditional lady's ring will also still be available.
I would like to thank Mr. Parrish for listening to my request, following it up and bringing it to fruition. Nothing would have been done without his help and assistance.
It pays ask questions and have faculty and staff who listen to reasonable ideas.
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