This program recognizes faculty and staff having years of continuous service, starting at 5 years up through 50 years of service. After the recognition program a reception is held in honor of all the honored guests. All University personnel are invited to the awards program and reception. The Retirement Luncheon and Reception is held once a year usually in the spring to honor faculty and staff members who are fully retiring from the University for their dedicated service. Dr. Pohl presents each retiree with a plaque of appreciation for their service to the University.
Special entertainment is chosen for each luncheon and retiree reception.
Groups or individuals from the University College of Music, Denton Light Opera or other special groups provide an appropriate and entertaining program for the retirees. Modified Service faculty are recognized and honored when they fully retire, either at the end of the five years of modified service or if they chose to retire within the five year period.