Robin Sullivan (1954-2015) Endowment

Robin Sullivan started her career at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1974, then East Texas State University. During her service to the university she worked for several academic departments before coming to Campus Recreation in 1984, a place she would call home for the next 31 years.

During her time at Campus Recreation, Robin had the opportunity to work with hundreds of staff members and thousands of students. One of her greatest joys was her nickname “MAMA SHARK”. She took great pride in providing a family atmosphere at Campus Recreation and was mother figure and mentor to many students and new staff members. It was not unusual to see students and staff clustered around her desk talking about anything and everything!

Nothing more excited Robin than Campus Recreation Special Events. Whether it was Reverse Trick or Treat, Fright Fest, or Salsa Night; she was always asked to be in memorable pictures with students and staff. Most important, she taught people how to have fun at these events. Robin enjoyed dressing up and connecting with students and staff by putting a smile on their faces. She was the face of Pop Culture Trivia! She had a unique talent of bonding with her faculty and staff colleagues. Robin always loved visiting participants at their offices while asking challenging trivia questions, and she had a unique talent for bonding with her faculty and staff colleagues. The result was always laughter, a smiling face and camaraderie.