This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Shelly Fields, Ira Brown and Ashley Burgess

I’d like to thank Shelly (IT End User Experience), Ira and Ashley (both IT Infrastructure Services) for their responsiveness, friendliness and exceptional communication while dealing with our public safety systems telecommunications. Their efforts are critical towards maintaining a safe campus, and I am grateful to have them as a resource! — Jason Schneidt (Capital Asset Management)

Zach Hiscox and Lee Morrison

Zach and Lee (both Campus Living and Compliance) are great partners in supporting access for students with disabilities in University Residences. They are constantly working with the Disability Resource Center to come up with creative solutions to tricky situations, and I am thankful I get to work with them every day! — Mandie Greiwe (Disability Resource Center)

Building Services crew in Stone Hall

A mature building like Stone Hall comes with its own unique challenges when it comes to cleaning and building upkeep. I have been impressed with the positive changes that have been made within the building during my short time as building deputy. Faculty members are telling me of the vast improvements within their areas due to the many hours of floor work and cleaning that goes into your jobs. Thank you for all your hard work, steadily improving the cleanliness of this building and always maintaining a positive attitude toward everyone in the building. Thank you, Hannah Fields, Joseph Tiseo, Jennifer Baez, Anthony Beck and Jeanne Vanhorn (all Building Services) for all that you do to make the building look new again! — Josh Shepler (Nutrition Science)

Naomi Rivera and Michelle Goodin

Naomi and Michelle (both Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars) have been incredibly helpful in getting students the help they need upon request. No matter how random the request, they seem to always go above and beyond to help. I appreciate the pride and sense of urgency they take in their work. Their knowledge is much appreciated, along with their work ethic and care for what they do, which shows in every task they are given. — Anonymous

David Rollock

David (Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars) is an incredible colleague and example for all. He never steps down from helping until he has done everything he can do. From teaching, mentoring and counseling, he is a jack-of-all-trades. He is a valuable asset to his team and staff. Thank you for all that you do! — Anonymous

Aiden Holladay

Just wanted to thank the Lock Shop team for taking such good care of our door operations and door security. Specifically, this time, I wanted to recognize Aiden (Operations and Maintenance) for taking care of our door PMs. Aiden not only checked all the functions of the door for smooth operation but wiped down the door trim and swept off the threshold. I’m not sure what the standard checklist is for door PMs, but it sure seemed to me that Aiden went above and beyond. Thanks much. — Michael Humphrey (Mitch Daniels School of Business)

Alli Loy, Becky Engwall and Brittany Ledman

I want to congratulate and thank Alli, Becky and Brittany (all Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars) for their excellent work putting together the fall break professional development blitz. As a presenter who has participated in these events for many years, I am incredibly impressed by how well the program was organized and how easy and streamlined they made the process for presenting and sharing with a group of highly engaged students and scholars. — Daniel Guberman (Center for Instructional Excellence)

Mark Lester

A huge thanks to Mark (Parking Facilities) for going above and beyond to accommodate video production vehicles for a College of Liberal Arts project with short notice. There were some issues upon their arrival to campus, and he quickly assisted in finding an alternate solution, which wasn’t an easy task. It was much appreciated to have the trucks close by for the essential production gear. — Erin VanEmon (College of Liberal Arts administration)

Lauren Findley and Lauren Whited

Thank you, Lauren and Lauren (both Purdue for Life Foundation) for doing an outstanding job coordinating the campus tours, military dinner and the commencement meeting area by the Engineering Fountain. Your hard work and attention to detail made these events truly special, and we couldn’t have done them without you! — Beth Smith (Purdue Global Alumni Relations)