Meet Christy Boyer
Lives in: River Falls
Joined UWRF: 2014
Title: Access Services Manager, Chalmer Davee Library
Christy Boyer enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1998 and served five years. Boyer said she didn’t feel ready for college after high school and serving in the Marines helped her grow up and develop a strong work ethic.
“I matured a lot,” Boyer said. “I’ve taken a lot of life lessons from my time in the Marines. I learned a lot about standing up for myself, being assertive without being aggressive, speaking out and being heard.”
After being discharged, Boyer earned a bachelor's degree in history, then a master’s degree in library sciences. Though she is originally from Georgia, she found herself feeling at home in the Midwest and came to work at UWRF in 2014.
“It’s a really great city,” Boyer said. “I like the small-town feel of the UWRF campus. It’s close to the Twin Cities. I love the change of seasons.”
On Veterans Day, Boyer said she finds herself reflecting not just on her time in the military but also thinking about those who served before and the challenges they faced during and after their service. She said we should never stop working to make things better for veterans.
“How can I as a person help veterans? That’s not a question I take lightly,” Boyer said.
Read Caleb and Robin's stories. Learn more about Veterans Services at UW-River Falls.
Veteran Services
Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
