Kevin, the Best is Yet to Come! by International Students & Scholars

Hope you enjoy more relaxing moments by the sea! ... without the rest of us attempting to fish around you! :D

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 00:58:03 UTC

ISSO Half Moon Bay Retreat

That Lobster didn't have a fighting chance! Enjoy all the lobster eating in your bestest years of retirement!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 00:59:23 UTC

NAFSA Conference - HEY! It's Russell!

I hope our students postdocs are still able to find jobs without your expertise!!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:01:14 UTC

Brian's envious that you get to fish everyday!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:01:53 UTC

The holidays just won't be the same without you!!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:02:48 UTC

We'll never forget your genius YouTube finds!!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:04:05 UTC

Kaia and Pickle lock eyes! Gawhhhhh!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:04:57 UTC

Next Holiday Party at Brian's house in the delta!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:06:11 UTC

That time you brought the party to the Brian's Penthouse!

ucsf_isso — 2024-06-14 01:08:26 UTC

Kevin, you were the first person at UCSF whom I met in Feb 2012, when I checked in at your office. I never forget the happy smiling welcoming face and chat. We miss you. I’m sure you have great plans post UCSF. Take care and enjoy life! Ali

2024-06-14 01:35:46 UTC

This picture, sourced from Google, perfectly captures Kevin's dedication to helping international students, even with a broken leg. I can't forget the day you came to office to help me with my paper works while you had a bandaged leg😭. I truly appreciate all the help and support from you and the ISSO office. You are awesome Kevin! Sima

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Congratulations, Kevin! This graphic is completely appropriate for the many many times you've saved the day for us! It has been an absolute honor being able to work alongside you. I hope you enjoy this next chapter to the fullest! ~Darlene Mergillano

You’re one in a million, dear Kevin. It was so fun having you in SFS regularly including Pickle and your bicycle. And it was always so obvious when students came to the office looking for you, how much respect they had for you and how much comfort and support you provided them. You’ll be so missed by so many of us. Congratulations on your retirement and love and respect to you always, my friend. Jerry and the SFS Team!

2024-06-15 00:53:11 UTC

Kevin, congratulations on your retirement!! During my short time in SAA-GD I’ve heard so much about your dedication and unwavering positivity and support for our students. JOB WELL DONE!!!!

2024-06-15 06:30:19 UTC

I am excited for you to embark on this new chapter of your journey. I hope retirement is filled with relaxation, adventure, and everything else you've dreamed of. Enjoy….

Nicquet

We wanted to say a big thank you for everything you’ve done for us international students. Your help and kindness made our time here so much easier and more enjoyable. You’ve been a true friend and guide, and we’ll always appreciate your support. Enjoy your retirement—you deserve all the happiness in the world! With best wishes, Atousa, Mehrdad and Shangool!

2024-06-16 20:29:24 UTC

Kevin - thank you for everything you've done and everyone you're helped. You made a difference, and I hope whatever comes next for you is wonderful! Naledi

2024-06-17 16:20:04 UTC

Hi Kevin:

2024-06-17 19:24:11 UTC

Wish you all the best in your retirement! You deserve it.

Clair

TICR

The dedication and enthusiasm you brought each day is unlike any other. I can't thank you enough for your endless amount of patience with our stakeholders, internal and external, myself included. Wishing you all the best in retirement and hope our paths cross in the future! Melissa F.

2024-06-17 19:34:48 UTC

Kevin!! What will we ever do without you!!

2024-06-17 21:54:39 UTC

Cheers to you! Retirement is much deserved!! Matt will have big shoes to fill. Thanks so much for all of your wisdom and support on our complicated BioE students! I will never forget the time we had a zoom meeting right after you got your tooth pulled - I was impressed by your dedication and commitment to the students you serve. You'll definitely be missed!

-Victoria Starrett

2024-06-17 22:24:01 UTC

Happy Retirement, Kevin! It's been a pleasure working with you over the years. I've always enjoyed our shared interest in cycling. Your support during the opening of the Student Food Market was invaluable, and I've always admired your positive energy and sense of humor. Here's to wishing you lots of fun and happiness in this next chapter of your life!

-Alece

Congratulations!

2024-06-18 14:49:40 UTC

It has been a pleasure working and getting to know you for the past many years. Enjoy your retirement. Best wishes in your next adventure! - Kathy

Thank you for bring so much joy and spirit to the work that you do, along with your incredible wealth of knowledge– It has surely made a huge impact in the lives of many! Enjoy this new chapter to the fullest!! -Stacey and the GBHI team

2024-06-18 15:59:28 UTC

2024-06-18 16:32:02 UTC

Congratulation, Kevin. You have been such an amazing colleague giving so much to your students and always being there to help us. We will miss you. Hope you have a wonderful retirement. So jealous!

Julia Hwang

Congratulations Kevin!!

2024-06-18 16:52:54 UTC

wishing you the happiest of retirements and all the fun and adventure that you can handle. Cheers!!! Inez

Wishing you all the best on your next adventure!! Such a pleasure working with you! -Jen

2024-06-18 16:58:50 UTC

2024-06-18 21:46:22 UTC

Congratulations on your retirement, Kevin! I know you've done incredible work for many years as part of the ISSO team. But I want to thank you for all the times you so enthusiastically volunteered for our events: Fall Celebration on the Quad...passing mics and trivia prizes at Grad Slam and Postdoc Slam...fashioning an "ice cream" sign to lead postdocs to our rooftop ice cream social. Thanks for being such a great colleague. Wishing you much happiness in your next chapter! - Erik Rotman

Thank you for always having the most positive attitude and for being such a great resource for us and our students. Wish you all the best! Rebecca Dawson

2024-06-19 01:38:36 UTC

Happy retirement Kevin!!

2024-06-20 18:59:38 UTC

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your wisdom, guidance, and partnership throughout the years. You will be missed! Wishing you a very relaxing retirement phase of life and I hope you have fun adventures ahead! - Eva Wong-Moy

Happy retirement Kevin! We have been working together since I came to UCSF in 2015. Thank you for all the guidance, patience and support you have given me and our international scholars. What a loss for Academic HR but we are so happy for you and your next chapter! - Julia Tsai

2024-06-20 22:06:09 UTC

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Congratulations on your retirement. It's been a pleasure working with you. I appreciate your visa knowledge and how helpful you have been when I came to you for a J-1 visa. Well deserved retirement! -Wilson

2024-06-20 23:15:17 UTC

Dear Kevin, Thank you for your incredible support with our international scholars over the years. You're a Super Star!! Wishing you many wonderful adventures! Cheers!! - Ritu

You'll be missed, Kevin!

2024-06-21 16:38:40 UTC

Kevin ~ It's been a wonderful pleasure working with you all these years! Thank you for your hard work, commitment to our academic employees, and partnership with UCSF HR.

Enjoy this new phase of your life and cherish every second of this time. Enjoy your retirement! Congratulations!!

All the best,

Carla

Congratulations on your Retirement Kevin!

2024-06-21 16:53:26 UTC

Thanks for all you have done to help support our team through the years! Wishing you all the best in your retirement and the adventures that await you!

All the best,

Stefanie

Congratulations, Kevin!

travispentz — 2024-06-21 20:40:16 UTC

Thank you so much for all the support, coaching, and laughs over the past 12 years! Who would have thought when we first met in person in Atlanta that we'd be close colleagues and friends for over a decade?! From conferences and receptions ranging from Boston to Honolulu, to the Regional and ISSO Teams, to our pups hanging out together in the office, there have been so many fun memories. You really helped to kickstart my career, and have been a continuous supporter since then; I will forever be grateful to you for that! Wishing you many fun and relaxing years filled with family and friends, good beer, good dogs, and many more adventures.

Cheers!

Travis (and Ace and the rest of the fam)

Congratulations, Kevin!

briangroves — 2024-06-21 23:08:03 UTC

I've got 12 years of pics on my phone from you. Some I can actually share.

Events will never be the same

briangroves — 2024-06-21 23:10:26 UTC

And maybe just a bit safer. But hundreds of students and scholars treasure their time with you. Noriko will miss you popping by our apartment with 30 folks on a bike trip.

The good times will never be the same.

briangroves — 2024-06-21 23:14:45 UTC

The photos are a bit blurry but...flabongos

2024-06-21 23:16:49 UTC

UCSF won't be the same without you, Kevin! Here's to your next chapter filled with new adventures!! Whatever you do, I know you will do it in style!

-Mike

Conferences will be boring

briangroves — 2024-06-21 23:19:48 UTC

Now, upwards and onwards

briangroves — 2024-06-21 23:22:33 UTC

Woo Hoo! Enjoy your retirement 😁

2024-06-24 22:47:16 UTC

Happy retirement! Enjoy this next stage and all the adventures it will bring. ~Christine (NAFSA Academy, 2012)

Congratulations Kevin!

shelleykennedy1 — 2024-06-25 00:16:17 UTC

Thank you for all of your help and support over the years! You've been great to work with.

I hope you have a relaxing, yet adventure-filled retirement! Cheers to you!!!

-Shelley

Have a wonderful retirement! Loved having you as a NAFSA mentor and the wonderful team environment you created. Here is to many more memories - Luisa Orticelli Pinto

luisaorticelli — 2024-06-25 14:40:51 UTC

Congrats on Retirement!

2024-06-25 17:46:16 UTC

Hey Kevin, we will miss you at the ISSO! Thanks for being a great colleague and friend. I can recall countless memories working with you through the years, and I am sure you will have plenty of new adventures to come.

-Chris