A joint retirement reception for Jaci Groves, operations supervisor in Architecture Library, and Maggie Van Diest, senior accounting associate with University Libraries, will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in Love Library South, room 218.

Jaci Groves

Groves started her career at Nebraska in 1988 in the Circulation Department of University Libraries. She has held several different positions over the years, including stack maintenance, night supervisor and Geology Library manager. In 2005, Groves started her current position in the Architecture Library.

Since 1981, Groves has also been a volunteer with the Athletic Department event staff and is a member of the rope crew at football games. According to Groves, the highlight of her employment at the university has been working with students. She plans to continue to volunteer and travel in retirement.

Maggie Van Diest

Van Diest began her 47-year university career in 1973 in the libraries’ Processing Department. She started before the advent of computer technology and remembers using a manual typewriter to create cards for the card catalog. In 1980, she moved to a position in the Dean’s Office. In her role, she worked with many students seeking employment in the libraries.

Van Diest also worked with many other campus departments, including Scholarships and Financial Aid, Procurement Services, and Financial Services. Van Diest will miss all the connections and friends she had made at Nebraska over the years. Her plans for retirement include family gatherings and travel.

Remarks at the reception will be given at 2:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the campus community.