This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Suzzanne Hauntz, Christian Haas and Jon Yeoman

Wanted to acknowledge the effort these three put into repairing the lighting in the mechanical rooms at the Honors College. Suzzanne (Operations and Maintenance) spearheaded the repairs with the help of Christian and Jon (both Operations and Maintenance). — Emmett Davis (Operations and Maintenance)

Melissa Frias, Ashley Martin and Janet Kliewer

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Mel, Ashley and Janet (all Research Support) for their excellent work in resolving an issue that came up during our recent workshop. Their ability to quickly find a solution and deliver the desired outcome is truly appreciated. Thank you for your time, effort and dedication. — Anna Augustin (Bindley Bioscience Center)

Esteban Castrellon

Wanted to thank Esteban (Building Services) and his crew for the extra work they did in the Johnson Hall of Nursing getting us ready for our accreditation visit. The building looks great — you all did a wonderful job making us look good. We all appreciate the effort and can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. — Susan Kauffman (Nursing)

Stephanie Ferguson

I am so grateful for the guidance, ideas and energy Stephanie (Talent Acquisition) brings to supporting us in the hiring process! Stephanie is always responsive, positive and efficient, which makes the search process go so smoothly. She’s the best! — Katie Dufault (Academic Success Center)

Bill Schultz and the entire ECS team

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Bill (Energy Management) and the entire Environmental Control Systems team for their outstanding work in implementing the recent changes to the lab at Hockmeyer Hall. The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail throughout the entire process. What truly stood out was the team’s willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that the lab met the necessary requirements and functioned optimally for its intended use. Their commitment to quality and service reflects highly on ECS and the support they provide to our facilities. Thank you again to Bill and the ECS team for their dedication, prompt action and seamless execution of this project. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. — Steve McDonald (Operations and Maintenance)

Amritjoty (Amber) Kaur

Thanks to Amber (Sponsored Program Services) for helping coordinate contracting under extenuating circumstances with a federal laboratory, which had encountered significant staffing issues. Amber handled exchanges with aplomb and got funding in place. We couldn’t have made this without the hard work she put in. Kudos to Purdue SPS for nurturing stellar staff such as Amber. — Rusi Taleyarkhan (Engineering)

Sheet metal shop

The sheet metal shop was able to fix the liftgate to our freight truck at a blazing speed. This kept our operation moving with very little delay. We could not have asked for better service or help for the situation we were in! Thank you, guys! — Jerum Markley (Materials Management Distribution)

Allen McMullen

A big thank‑you to Allen (Building Services) for jumping in so quickly to help with a mess created from a water leak. He didn’t hesitate to assist, even though it was his lunch break. His help meant a lot. — Anna Augustin (Bindley Bioscience Center)