2008 Bosses Luncheon

Retired University of Southern Mississippi professor Dr. Gene Wiggins, right, along with Southern Miss College of Science and Technology Dean Dr. Rex Gandy, entertain the audience Thursday at the Association of Office Professionals’ annual bosses’ luncheon and awards ceremony. (Southern Miss Marketing and Public Relations photo by Steve Rouse)

University of Southern Mississippi College of Science and Technology Dean Dr. Rex Gandy accepts the Administrator of the Year award from National Association of Educational Professionals President-Elect Pam Posey during the Association of Office Professionals’ annual bosses’ luncheon Thursday. (Southern Miss Marketing and Public Relations photo by Steve Rouse)

Kathy Oliver, an Information Specialist with Southern Miss Career Services, left, receives the Office Professional of the Year award from National Association of Educational Professionals President-Elect Pam Posey during the Association of Office Professionals’ annual bosses’ luncheon Thursday on the university’s Hattiesburg campus. (Southern Miss Marketing and Public Relations photo by Steve Rouse).