Nice to meet you
Patricia Duczeminski has been the supervisor the Castleton State College mailroom in the basement of the Campus Center for the last six years. So if you ever need some expert mailroom advise go see Patty.Birthday? “October 8th.”
Favorite Color? “Mauve”
Favorite Season? “That’s hard since I am a Libra. Spring or fall. Fall has to be wonderful because it is transitioning from a beautiful summer to a long winter. And spring because, well its spring.”
What is the best part about your job? “The people. The students I work with and the people around campus.”
If you could be any package what would it be? “A surprise package from home.”
What is the strangest shaped package you have seen in the mailroom? “They do a funny thing with hockey sticks. And a set of tires was here for the entire winter break.”
What hobbies do you have outside of work? “My husband and I raise and show rabbits at a national level. We are also project leaders for a 4-H Club.”
Do you have any words of wisdom for students? “Don’t burn bridges!
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