--- title: Dordt University recognizes retiring faculty and staff date: 2024-04-19T12:57:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-recognizes-retiring-faculty-and-staff" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Academics](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=academics) [Agriculture](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=agriculture) Apr 19, 2024 # Dordt University recognizes retiring faculty and staff LeeAnn Moerman, executive administrative assistant to the president, and Gary De Vries, instructor of agriculture, are retiring at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/garyleeann.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.5094-0.4625&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=3952c612&v=d1aa50529eafedb2a1af62c8db75345fd6cd7164da67cb9816848a4faa2b1771) ![]()A retirement open house will be held to recognize Dordt University faculty and staff members who are retiring. The event will take place on Friday, April 19, from 3-4 p.m. in the Campus Center at Dordt University. Refreshments will be served. The open house will recognize the following individuals: - **LeeAnn Moerman,** executive administrative assistant to the president - **Gary De Vries,** instructor of agriculture “We are so grateful for the 20 years that LeeAnn has faithfully served in the President’s Office,” says Sue Droog, executive director of human services and organizational development. “We have appreciated her professionalism, friendly spirit, and willingness to serve others in so many ways to provide them with the support, encouragement, and resources that they need.” Of De Vries, Droog says that he has had a tremendous impact on Dordt’s agriculture department. “He brought a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and connections with him to Dordt and has been such a blessing to his colleagues and the many students he has taught and interacted with. Gary is always smiling, and we will miss his positive energy on campus.” The Dordt community is thankful for the many ways that Moerman and De Vries have helped to shape the institution during their years of service. “We wish them God’s richest blessing as they enjoy their retirements and continue to serve the Lord in new ways,” says Droog. **About Dordt University** As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review. --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/2023-04-27_IdeaFest_000523.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=ca74f2c8&v=01ee1b9225fb8f5b1e5e823e4f6fcf4d134214442d8711e0dba3b8311c05830e) Academics Apr 19, 2024 ## Ideafest celebrates academic achievement at Dordt University Ideafest is Dordt University's all-campus undergraduate research conference, fostering cross-disciplinary insights and celebrating student academic achievement. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/ideafest-celebrates-academic-achievement-at-dordt-university) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/under-the-surface1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=7badc15e&v=33a774b10cb5757a98b370377ad2be81da73bd49459e8476556b9513f1201c3e) Arts Apr 18, 2024 ## Dordt senior art exhibit includes bold photography as installation art “UNDER THE MASS & VELOCITY OF LIFE,” a senior art exhibit featuring the work of art major Siena Rose, is on display in the Zylstra Nursing Education Center through early May. A reception for the show will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-senior-art-exhibit-includes-bold-photography-as-installation-art) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Aug 20 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-20) Aug 20 Athletics Men's Soccer #### [8/20 8:00 PM Dordt University Men's Soccer at Carroll - Nelson Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-22-100-pm-dordt-university-mens-soccer-at-carroll) Aug 21 Athletics Women's Soccer #### [8/21 Dordt University Women's Soccer at Bethel - Thresher Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-21-dordt-university-womens-soccer-at-bethel) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>