This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Heidi Medrano

Thank you, Heidi (Operations and Maintenance), for your service to the University Residences halls. Wishing you well. — Residential Housing Facilities

Sean Barnet

I want to give Sean (Building Services) a big thank-you for coming over to Cary Quadrangle to help train an employee in a new area. You were a great inspiration. Thanks again. — Cheryl Dotson (Building Services)

Emily Jesulaitis

Emily (Purdue Brand Studio) has been a driven, communicative and supportive project manager. Her expertise in processes and the project management system has been instrumental to our team’s success, and I’m incredibly grateful. She’s solution-oriented and always willing to collaborate on a plan. I truly appreciate you, Emily! — Jackie Perkins (Purdue Brand Studio)

Nicole Martin

Nicole (Disability Resource Center) and the team did an excellent job organizing Disability Awareness Month, bringing together a wide range of well-planned events that supported students, faculty and staff. The faculty pop-ins and practical workshops were especially helpful, offering clear, actionable guidance and opportunities for engagement. Their work reflects a strong commitment to supporting student access and providing useful resources across campus. — Sandra Cash (Disability Resource Center)

Tyler Finley

Though retired, I still host the ABE blood drives. Tyler (Agricultural and Biological Engineering) always makes sure everything runs as smoothly as possible on the building side of things. Thank you, Tyler! — Carol Weaver (Agricultural and Biological Engineering retiree)

Tiffany Stergar

Recently, the Advisor Development and Professional Training (ADaPT) team celebrated the two-year anniversary of Advice by ADaPT, a weekly e-newsletter sent out to academic advisors across the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations. This milestone would not have been possible without the extraordinary leadership of Tiffany (University Undergraduate Academic Advising). From helping write articles and brainstorming new topics to shaping the newsletter’s ongoing growth and vision, Tiffany has been an integral part of Advice by ADaPT since its beginnings. She continues to bring wisdom, professionalism and a sense of humor to every edition. We cannot thank her enough for all her dedication, guidance and support these past two years. — Brittany Lock (University Undergraduate Academic Advising), Caryn Morgan (Engineering) and Emily Smith (Honors College)