ICTP staff member Janet Varnier retired at the end of January. Born in Sydney, Australia, Varnier joined ICTP in 1966 as typist/secretary, working in the editorial section. During her first tenure at ICTP, which lasted a decade, she also worked for the fellowship and associateship programmes, administration, and finance. She left the Centre for the first time in 1976 to care for her children. In 1981, she rejoined the Centre, employed initially in the director's office and then with the high energy physics group, where since 1982 she has had responsibility for the organization of the training courses. Scientists and staff congratulate Janet for her years of dedicated service to the Centre and wish her well in her retirement.