This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Jonathan Maj

Jonathan (Daniels School Business Office) has been a tremendous help adjusting federal grant budgets in near real time. He consistently exceeds expectations in making sure it is not only done right the first time but also taking time to make sure that I fully understand the implications. Dedicated people like Jonathan make it a pleasure to work at Purdue University. — Mike Eriksen (Economics)

Jazmin Meyer

Huge thanks to Jazmin (Hillenbrand Dining), our clerk, who does so much more than being just a clerk. We just had our first high school student recognition dinner, and it was a huge success because of Jazmin! She started by helping set up the space and then helped guide our guests to their seats as they arrived. Throughout the evening, she stepped in wherever needed, assisting with logistics, ensuring guests felt welcome and helping the event run smoothly. Jazmin consistently goes above and beyond, and her positive attitude, initiative and dedication to our team shine through in everything she does. She truly deserves a thumbs up! — Neal Williamson (Hillenbrand Dining)

Neal Williamson

Neal (Hillenbrand Dining) was in the right spot at just the right time when a Purdue student entered Hillenbrand Dining Court recently. Mere seconds after the young man stepped in planning to eat brunch, Neal, who is the director of student development for the dining court, recognized signs of a pending health emergency. Without hesitation, Neal stepped up to catch the fainting student. That instantaneous reaction cushioned the student’s fall and prevented what could have been an injurious encounter with a glass door. — Paula McKinney (Retiree)

Denise Hale

Denise (Energy and Utilities) has been the building deputy for the Utility Plant Office Facility since it was built in 2004. Denise is educating others and passing the torch to the next UPOF building deputy, Steve Geheb. A big thank you and thumbs up to Denise for all her efforts as building deputy! — Joe Herman (Heat and Power)

Those who supported Purdue Global’s commencement ceremonies

Shoutout to Kathy Walters, Geoff Gooch, Alicia Taylor, David Miskin, Brandon Ball, Kim Jamriska, Megan Hershey, Jason Philhower, Brad Anderson, Kevin Luse, Wyatt Carmony, Brian Clawson, Susan Provo, Maggie Morgan, Shelly Dunk, Rob Barr, Zach Wilson, Steven Carn, Sydney Hite, Kyndahl Bishop and Nick Crosby for helping Purdue Global graduates and their families feel welcome on campus. Your support in creating a memorable weekend for our graduates is truly appreciated! Sharing a few comments from our graduates: “The school did everything to go above and beyond to show us that we were not just students but also truly members of the Purdue family.” “Everyone made all us graduates feel special. Much appreciated from this graduate!” “Support staff was amazing, helpful and attentive.” “All the event helpers were so helpful and congratulatory!” “Awesome professionalism and class. Purdue is the best.”— Beth Smith (Purdue Global)

Lisa Whitlock

Lisa (Compensation) has been very helpful as we prepared for the merit process. She has helped us work through new and unusual situations, ensuring that we understand the implications. She is thoughtful and timely in her advice. Merit is a complicated, fast-paced process, and Lisa guides us all through it skillfully. — Provost Business Office

Jessica Smeelink

Thank you, Jessica (College of Pharmacy Business Office), for always being so kind and easy to work with! — Katie May (Public Health)

Office of the Registrar’s commencement team

Great job with all of the commencement ceremonies this weekend! Thank you for all your hard work to make graduation special. It is always a magical time on campus seeing the students so excited to cross the stage! — Katie May (Public Health)

Lauren Lucas

Huge thank you to Lauren (Registrar) for always being patient and willing to answer all my questions. I truly appreciate your willingness to help me find answers and give me the skills to find some of the answers on my own in the future! — Katie May (Public Health)

Those who helped with hooding ceremony

Thank you, Shauna Stapleton, Jill Moss, Kristina Pelfree, Randy Hubach (all Public Health) and all other Public Health faculty and staff, for all your hard work and dedication to making the hooding ceremony a huge success! — Katie May (Public Health)

Brian Holmes

Brian (Purdue IT) has been invaluable behind the scenes, working early mornings, evenings and weekends on major upgrades. I appreciate all the times you make yourself available and help where needed! — Jacob Garis (Administrative Services)

Administrative Operations facilities staff

I’d like to thank Timothy Freels (Ground Recharge Operations), Jeffery Pickering (Distribution Systems), Brandon Ball, Jeramie Crupper, Mark Fields, Cody Hart, Caleb Nelson, Josh Remaly, Austin Smith and Jacob Wolff (all Operations and Maintenance) for your participation in testing our new mobile application, Asset Manager. Your time, feedback and effort have been invaluable in moving this major project closer to the finish line! This group specifically has made a challenging part of the project fun, while making some important decisions as we get closer to rollout! — Jacob Garis (Administrative Services)