Many will recognize Rose as the friendly face at the Library Service Desk most mornings. After 48 years of service, Rose Cresswell is retiring from UBC Okanagan Library.
Rose Cresswell, Library Services Assistant
It’s impossible to imagine UBCO Library without Rose. This is because Rose has been the face and heart of this library since before the UBCO campus opened in 2005.
Before UBC Okanagan opened, Rose worked in this library, which was then a part of Okanagan University College (OUC) North Kelowna campus. Before OUC, Rose worked at Okanagan College on KLO, which later branched out to the North Kelowna campus. And so, the history of UBCO Library is very much aligned with Rose’s presence in it.
Rose Cresswell (in green on the right and in the second row) along with other UBCO Library employees in 2006
UBCO Library has been fortunate to have Rose as its steadfast caretaker since the beginning. To say that she will be missed is an understatement. Her welcoming presence, exemplary work ethic, and her kindness will remain qualities that we can all continue to strive for.
Rose, thank you for your service to UBC Okanagan Library. Enjoy your retirement!
Come by the library and say farewell to Rose. Her last morning is Friday, May 29.
Rose and her retirement cake