Working together?
By Mary Lu Yardley, ’90 MSA ’92
Executive director of alumni relations
A recent issue of Central Michigan Life included a story about longtime married couples who work at the university.
It got me wondering about CMU couples who have longstanding relationships of working together. I know there must be many interesting stories out there.
Having myself grown up in a family owned business, I know that couples who work together often have a different set of challenges and rewards than nonrelated coworkers. Ours was a mom and pop grocery store, and my parents worked long hours together but were very proud of what they built together.
Were you working together because of a corporation? Did you start a business together? Perform together on stage? Teach together?
We have asked for and received wonderful stories about favorite professors, couples who met at CMU, and alumni who span three and four generations. If you’re part of a couple who works together, send us your story and what connection CMU may have played in your togetherness. • •
