Sue Luke retires from UAF after 37 years of service
This month, the UAF Staff Council Rural Affairs Committee, in collaboration with Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ of Indigenous Studies, would like to honor Sue Luke, a remarkable and dedicated staff member who has retired after an impressive 37 years at Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ.
Sue began her journey with Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ in 1987 as a part-time accounts clerk. Over the years, she took on increased responsibilities and ultimately became the Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Business Office manager, a position she held for several decades. Throughout her tenure, Sue worked under 14 different ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ directors and navigated numerous transitions within the campus. Her work was exemplary, as she consistently faced challenges such as budget cuts and complex grant and spending regulations.
Sue's student-focused efforts and her long-term relationships with campus funding partners were well recognized within Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and the UAF budget teams. Her contributions facilitated countless opportunities for student enrollment and provided reliable support for a variety of campus degree and student support programs, allowing them to thrive and grow. Sue skillfully managed and balanced multimillion-dollar campus budgets while ensuring regional community partners and students were equitably served.
The financial stability of Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ over the past 37 years can largely be attributed to Sue Luke's expertise, commitment, genuine care, and passion for her work.
Her remarkable 37-year tenure with UAF sets a record for the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ of Indigenous Studies. As she embarks on this new chapter, Sue plans to enjoy a well-deserved vacation and spend more time with her family in Nome. We wish her a wonderful and fulfilling retirement and extend our deepest appreciation for her many extraordinary contributions to our students, our region, our programs, Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
You can also read Nome's at Northwest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ for Luke on Nov. 30, 2024.