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Service with a smile ■ Ernie Bok is living proof that people can actually enjoy working at their jobs By Evan Cael and Carli Morgenstein for the Emerald When buying books for spring term, be sure to seek out Ernie Bok, the energetic bookstore em ployee who passes on her positive outlook and unique brand of hu mor to whomever she meets, A bookstore employee for the last five years, Bok feels a sense a youthfulness on the job because she is surrounded by students who give her a fresh perspective on life. “She is always ready to help a customer like myself. Ernie is nice and energetic,” said Nicole Ander son, a recent customer at the book store. “You can really see that she loves her job.” Bok exhibits her carefree per sonality in all aspects of her life, especially in her work. “Ernie is fun to work with and there have been many laughs about our ongoing joke about our frizzy hair,” said Tiffany Richardson, a member of the bookstore staff. When not assisting customers or spreading her infectious smile around the bookstore, Bok said she enjoys relaxing at home in a com fortable chair with a good book, usually of the self-help/spiritually inspirational genre. On a sunny weekend, she and her husband have been known to head off to the beach for a couple of days to ap preciate nature. Originally from Arizona, Bok moved to Oregon “many moons ago” to reap the benefits of Eu gene’s slow-paced lifestyle. In ad i Morgenstem Emerald University Bookstore employee Ernie Bok maintains a cheery attitude and positive outlook, and both customers and coworkers appreciate her dedication to her work. dition to her work, she is also a de voted wife and mother of two daughters: one, a University alum na and one who presently attends the University. With her light hearted humor, Bok joked that it seemed as if she has been married since 1920. Bok has a diverse knowledge of all areas of the bookstore. She is perfectly happy in each and every department as long as she can in teract with the customers and feel a sense of purpose. Although Bok is happy anywhere, she most enjoys working as a cashier where she can engage in friendly chit-chat while ringing up the merchandise. “When you find something you enjoy doing, you never work an other day of your life,” Bok said. Tickets on sale Friday, April 6th. Student: $12.50, CP: $17.50 (plus service charges). Available at the UO ticket Office, all Fastixx locations, or charge by phone 346-4363, or (800) 9924iXX FIND THINGS IN ODE CLASSIFIED! (ROOMMATES, TICKETS, STUFF YOU LOST, BICYCLES, CARS, JOBS, ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES) Innovative Latin Style Meals Handmade, from mild to wild! Vegetarian and vegan alternatives CAFE NAVARRO 454 Willamette 5t. • 344-0943 Lookinq for an Excitinq internship to jumpstart gour career? Look no further! WWW.OREGONWORKS.ORG A place to find quality internships , That match qour interests. TT— ""4 'lili h - 4 ■SPSp 35-50% off list price Bring your textbook information to Smith Family Bookstore • Author • Edition We’ll help you find ' used copies that will save you. money! Always buying: • texts • paperbacks clirt notes current magazines I 1 .m iiiiiiiii ■ m mm V P Smith Famih Bo ok store . . « ■ &V* r - 1 I Rainbow Optics) 68 E. 13th« (541) 345-1651 .J Rdv/ Tdlovb* The Oregon Daily Emerald is always looking for young writers who want to learn and grow at a real newspaper. For information on how to freelance for the Oregon Daily Emerald call 346-5511.
