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Ruth Rowlands, Key Control
Ruth Rowlands, Key Control

Ruth Rowlands has worked at K-State University for five years and is currently the Senior Administrative Assistant in Key Control within K-State’s Division of Facilities. The people on  who she describes as “Friendly….for the most part!”

Ruth was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (‘Steeler Country’) but many of her co-workers may not know that she has roots to K-State that go back to the 1960’s. Her dad as well as two of her uncles, one aunt, three cousins, and one brother are all K-State Alumni. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys crafting, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, reading, and (most importantly)…

“…finding ways to embarrass my kids….especially in public!”

Anyone who knows Ruth very well will not be surprised that her favorite show is “Doctor Who”. And the reason?

…it’s bigger on the inside!”

 

When it comes to dining her favorite foods are pizza, spaghetti, and Chinese. Her favorite vacation spot reveals her loyalty to “Steeler Country” as she claims Tionesta, Pennsylvania is about as close to ‘God’s Country’ as you can get,

“When you hike to the top of a hill and look out over the valley,the view is beautiful. The different shades of green from the trees against the blue sky…..beautiful!”