Retirement reception set for Renee Cook

Renee Cook

A retirement tea will be held for Renee Cook on March 14 from 3-5 p.m. in the University Tower Private Dining Rooms A and B.

Cook, who first came to UNMC as a temporary worker in 1976, has been the finance/program coordinator in the division of cardiology since 2007, but she has held positions in human resources, human genetics, the College of Medicine and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, where she was the program coordinator for the Minority Health Education and Research Office.

“Though I’ve been here a comparably short time, I’ve known Renee to be an outstanding accountant,” said Cook’s colleague Tom Rouse. “She’s advocated for the division on countless clinical trial negotiations, securing for us our fair financial cuts for the hard work we do. She’s also regulated and monitored our operational spending, getting us the resources we need to function day-to-day while conserving whenever possible.

“Her mark on the division will be long-lasting.”

Cook said she plans to spend retirement getting back into crafting, sewing, gardening and bowling.

“I have worked with some wonderful people here at UNMC and learned a lot from them and will always cherish that,” she said.

11 comments

  1. Debbie Vidlak says:

    Congratulations on your retirement Renee! Thanks for always being that smiling face passing by in the hallways.

  2. Gigi Rogers says:

    You will be missed! Thank you for all your years of service and enjoy retirement!

  3. Anne Lawlor says:

    Renee, our paths haven't crossed in awhile but you've made UNMC a much better place with your knowledge, hard work, and winning smile. You will be missed. I hope you enjoy the next chapter in your life – you deserve to have all the time in the world to do what YOU want to do!

  4. Evelyn Grixby says:

    Congratulations on your retirement, I will miss seeing you on campus and the inspiring conversations. Grateful to have crossed your path here at UNMC. Best Wishes!

  5. Katina Winters says:

    You will missed! You have touched the lives of so many on this campus. I can't wait to see you on Tuesday.

  6. Keith Swarts says:

    Renee, Congrats on your retirement. It has been a pleasure for me to work and collaborate with you throughout the years. I could always count on you for help and assistance. You never asked why…but rather why not. GOOD LUCK

  7. Donna Czarnecki says:

    Congrats on your retirement! You will be missed!

  8. Don Coyne says:

    Congratulations on you retirement Renee ! The Internal Med. department will miss you, and I personally miss you even more. Good luck in the this next phase of your life !

  9. Debbie says:

    you are going to be missed terribly! I am very pleased I was one of the lucky ones that got to know you. your a true friend, co-worker, Mom, and Niece is all I can remember hearing so you have fun and take care. Happy retirement

  10. Kim Strohbehn says:

    Say Wha??!! You're so young! Beautiful pic! Best wishes Renee!

  11. Missy VanHorn says:

    Congrats Renee!!!

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