This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Purdue Today’s “Thumbs Up” series gives faculty and staff members the opportunity to recognize, thank and congratulate others for their outstanding service, support and performance across the Purdue system. This week’s “Thumbs Up” recipients are:

Alfredo Ayala

Alfredo (Building Services) is polite and always says hello. He works very efficiently and goes above and beyond in his duties at the Purdue Village Administration Building. PVAB looks great! — Michael Topp (Operations and Maintenance)

Katie Dufault and Jo Cardarelli

Huge thank-you to Katie and Jo (both Academic Success Center) for their partnership on the progress report pilot in Indianapolis! They’ve been exceptional partners by consistently helping route submissions beyond the typical scope of the ASC and working with us to improve the process for faculty, staff and students. Their responsiveness and collaborative approach have made a meaningful impact on this process! — Molly Gilbert (Student Success Technologies)

Those who helped demonstrate new request system

Shaun Voorhees, Allec Thomason, Josh Remaly, Duane Peterson, Karl Hensley and Andrew Robbins (all Operations and Maintenance) have shown initiative and excitement regarding the new rollout of SimpleMDG. They were eager to help and demo how to use the new request platform. — Aubrey Strasser (Administrative Operations)

Christina Wilson, Shelly Gamble, Becky Rice and Ashlin Previs

I’d like to thank Christina (Payroll Services), Shelly (Finance), Becky (Agriculture) and Ashlin (Talent Acquisition) for their teamwork and support in resolving a complex position-related issue tied to a recent faculty hire. They were incredibly responsive, brought the right expertise and worked seamlessly across payroll, Human Resources and recruitment to get things sorted out. Their help made a real difference, and their collaborative spirit truly reflects the best of Purdue. — Amy Deitrich (Botany and Plant Pathology)

Grounds Department

We would like to extend a huge thanks to the Grounds Department team members for all they do to keep our campus looking beautiful. From the perfectly maintained lawns to the vibrant flower planters, their hard work and attention to detail make a lasting impression on everyone who visits. We would also like to give a special thank-you to Cherie Lowry, who is always so helpful and responsive whenever we reach out. We truly appreciate the dedication and care that the Grounds team puts into making our campus such a welcoming and beautiful place. — Caitlin Sullivan (Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Want to recognize someone for a job well done? View the submission form and guidelines on the “Thumbs Up” webpage.