Comments on: Registrar Dave Detrow to retire in December after nearly 45 years at EMU

By: Carol Schikman

Carol Schikman — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:59:49 +0000

I could not have had a better boss than David Detrow. I made sure that he got 100% service from me. We. were always on the same page.

By: Brian Martin Burkholder

Brian Martin Burkholder — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:23:37 +0000

In addition to having well honed administrative skill and savvy, it is your gentle kindness, playful humor and genuine interest in others that endears you to me. Go well into retirement and let’s stay in touch!

By: Randi B. Hagi

Randi B. Hagi — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:00:57 +0000

Always brightened my day to see your smiling face, Dave! Happy retirement!!

By: Lee Snyder

Lee Snyder — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:05:37 +0000

Dave,
Enjoy the accolades–all well-deserved and wonderfully descriptive. I loved the detail of the article also (e.g., the signing of 10,600 student academic completion forms) which captures something of daily duties against the backdrop of your transformative impact on lives and on the institution. I learned much from you as we worked together in the Dean’s and Registrar’s Offices. I appreciated your problem-solving genius and ability to
carry out “administration” as smoothly and seamlessly as it could possibly be. All the best to you and Char in the next adventure.
Lee Snyder

By: Charlene Conrad

Charlene Conrad — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:03:55 +0000

I was a transfer student from Blue Ridge Community College and considering EMU. I had the opportunity to meet and discuss my educational goals with Dave Detrow. He patiently explained many possible courses and cross cultural opportunities. He is definitely the reason I ended up at EMU and majored in International Business. -Dave, Thank you for advising me and so many other students over the years! Many blessings to you and enjoy retirement!

By: Mary Walala

Mary Walala — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:27:41 +0000

Dave Detrow was a warm campus presence for me as a homesick international student. He made me feel welcome and cared for. He always had time for a converstion and always helpful even after I graduated. Thank you Dave for your time and care through the years. All the best!

By: Rita Lehman

Rita Lehman — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 01:40:35 +0000

Congratulations David on your stellar job for many years at EMU! Best wishes as you transition to new and interesting ventures in the years ahead!

By: Regina Beidler

Regina Beidler — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:41:58 +0000

I was fortunate to be a summer work study student in the Admissions office in the mid 80s tucked into the corner of the new Campus Center. A highlight of that summer was a SOAR Trip to Ohio and Indiana with Dave and another admissions counselor. Dave is kind, competent, good natured and was lots of fun to travel with. Thank you, Dave, for the warmth you shared with all of us who have been lucky to know you.

By: Oluyinka Akanmu

Oluyinka Akanmu — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:44:39 +0000

Mr. Dave Detrow has been a genius in the Registrar/accounting department. On three to four occasions of seeking his counsel regarding the classes & the financial aspects of it, Mr. Dave has acted as one of the olden days doctors who will utilize all they have, even their lives to sacrifice for the patients and trust God for their sustenance. Mr. Dave has worked above and beyond within my few months of being a student at EMU. He will be forever be remembered. Mr.Dave, may God keeps you & your family from every oppression of the evil ones in Jesus Christ’s name, amen. Mr. Dave has constantly added oil of gladness to my soul and a smile on my face any time I talked to him or send him an email, which I’m sure he had done the same to everyone who comes across him in life. I round up with this prayer; Deuteronomy 33:25 Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.
Thanks, sir

By: Beryl Brubaker

Beryl Brubaker — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:53:21 +0000

As many of you have noted above, excellence in the registrar has a lot to do with making a university run smoothly. You, Dave, had the requisite skills: Attention to details while looking at the whole and the demeanor to assuage whatever emotions students or faculty brought your way. Indeed, it was a pleasure working with you. Blessings as you enter this new phase of life.

By: Scott Barge

Scott Barge — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:09:50 +0000

What a pleasure it has been to work alongside Dave in my years at EMU! Good stories, lots of laughter, a few good-humored groans every now and then! Dave, we will miss you in so very many ways! All best as you open the next chapter.

By: Bess Moser

Bess Moser — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:32:31 +0000

Dave! What a career. Many happy congratulations on your retirement. I’m so grateful I got to know you at CMC beyond the regular student/staff interactions. I’ll always remember your beaming smile and willingness to stop and connect.

By: Laura Lehman

Laura Lehman — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:05:36 +0000

I appreciate Dave’s humble attitude toward his duties. When we have worked together on projects he never made me feel like I didn’t know what I was talking about (even though often I didn’t). His 40+ years has definitely made him an expert, but he always made me feel like that my ideas could improve the process.

By: Cerrie

Cerrie — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:04:54 +0000

Dave, after my 3.5 years of working in admissions I am so thankful for all of the opportunities I had to learn, connect, and get to know you more. Your mug collection never failed to amaze me anytime I walked into your office for a curriculum review. I’ll miss seeing you around the office though, I hope you have plenty of new endeavors birdwatching and exploring nature more once you officially retire from EMU.

By: Ericka Gingerich

Ericka Gingerich — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:04:45 +0000

Dave Detrow will definitely be missed!! He is truly one of a kind and has worked SO hard over the many, many years advising, advocating and genuinely caring for ALL students enrolled at EMU. You have served this community so well, Dave. Blessings and much love and appreciation as you make this next transition, Dave!