University employees give daughters a glimpse
of their work world

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by Tom Uribes

Casey Baltis, 11, says her mom "takes care of kids and get supplies for them" while Raquel Welch, 16, says her mom's work is "something about processing, ordering and requisitions."

Casey and Raquel were two of several daughters who accompanied their Fresno State parents to work on Take Our Daughters To Work® Day, on April 22.

The nationwide observance was started in New York City in 1993 by the Ms. Foundation as a national effort to help young girls focus on their abilities and envision the possibilities for their future. This year's national theme was "The Future Is Me."

Casey's mom is Tara Baltis, office manager for the Early Education Center, and Raquel's mom, Juanita Welch, is an administrative support assistant in Procurement and Support Services.

Alexandra C. Fitz Gibbon, 9, tagged along with mom, Christina H. Fitz Gibbon, administrative assistant in the Counseling and Special Education Department.

"I like to help her and the student assistants," Alexandra said of her visit. "And I did my homework."

Marissa Jackson's day on campus wasn't too far out of the routine since she is a theatre arts major in her junior year here.

Marissa, 21, said of mom, Catherine G. Ratzin Jackson, who is chair of the Kinesiology Department, "She's in charge. It's fun being in charge."

But Alexis Warrington, 11, may have raised some suspicions of her dad, Scott Warrington, associate vice president for university advancement, when she said about his job, "People give him money and he does something for them and they receive tax deductions."

Warrington said his daughter interacted with more than 30 staff and volunteers throughout the day.

"I would recommend the experience to anyone who is fortunate enough to have a daughter," he said. "It's a great way for her to learn about some new opportunities for her future."