John Furey

Retirement Party for John Furey, Jan. 27

January 22, 2016

A collective gasp spread through the campus at the news of John Furey, marketing and communications, retiring at the end of this month. Furey, “the man, the myth, the legend,” has seen the University grow and change over his 19 years on The Bluff. Renowned around campus and beyond as “Everyone’s best friend,” Furey has long been an essential part of the marketing and communications team. His boisterous laugh, his endless amount of yarns and tall tales, and his unwavering love of both the Pilots and the Beavers will be missed.

Marketing and communications will host a Farewell Furey party in the Terrace Room on Wednesday, January 27, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All are welcome to come and wish Furey the very best as he begins this next phase of his epic journey of life.

For more information, contact marketing and communications at 7202 or mktg@up.edu.

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