Lee “Lilo” Johnson, graduate secretary for the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is retiring after 27 years of service.

A retirement reception is scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 in room 145, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Hall. The reception includes a brief presentation at 3:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The school is collecting cards and letters of appreciation, remembrance and congratulations to be presented in a book of letters. Send letters, cards or email by Dec. 5 to Pat Jarecke at pjarecke2@unl.edu or 120 VBS, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0905. Do not fold items if sending by mail.