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:

Jim Dodge

Jim (Purdue Global Law School) has led our grading calibration sessions for years and continues to keep them fresh and relevant. Most recently, he introduced our first new grading scale in our 28-year history and put it in the context of the NextGen Bar Exam, which is in the process of being rolled out. Many thanks to Jim for being a steady hand while simultaneously helping to guide us to the future. — Shaun Jamison (Purdue Global Law School)

Jenna Wargo and Aubrey Anderson

Jenna (Daniels School) and Aubrey (Public Health) have put so much work into the Purdue caregiver community group through the Purdue Academic Advising Association and in doing so are building the foundation for a great network of support. This will be a massive benefit to Purdue staff in supporting caregivers of all kinds. — Annalyse Ewing (Daniels School)

Kyle Linback

I want to give a quick shoutout and a big thumbs-up to Kyle (Dining Operations)! He made a point to come by my office, hear me out on what I needed and follow through to get me the right equipment. I appreciate him listening and acting quickly to offer support. Thank you, Kyle! — Kristin McGlothlin (Hillenbrand Dining)

Dustin Schultz

Dustin (Engineering Technology) has gone above and beyond in handling space requests in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, coordinating equipment transport and developing an equipment inventory. Throughout this work, he has taken the time to listen, manage team expectations and support our faculty and staff with patience and care. I really appreciate his willingness to step in, work through challenges and help colleagues find solutions. Thank you, Dustin, for your hard work and continued support! — Rami Ghannam (Engineering Technology)

Marissa Cannon

Marissa (Purdue IT) has been a great partner and asset to our team. She consistently goes above and beyond to help Administrative Operations. Whether it’s keeping SimpleMDG on track, coordinating testing efforts, resolving complex SAP issues or working across multiple teams to drive solutions, Marissa approaches every challenge with professionalism, positivity and a genuine desire to help. We really appreciate the support you have been providing for us. — Jacob Garis (Administrative Operations) and the Data Governance team

Breanna Maxwell

Breanna (Finance and Business Operations) stepped in to help with an urgent Ariba order for the provost’s office. Her assistance made the process go smoothly, and I am grateful for her flexibility in making last-minute adjustments. — Lisa Rile (Finance)

Howard Anderson

A huge thank-you to professor Howard Anderson (Purdue Global Law School), who just wrapped up a whirlwind series of events for our students. From get-togethers in West Lafayette and Indianapolis to a mock trial competition in Miami with two other law schools, Howard has been on the move. The students truly love these opportunities to connect with faculty and each other. Thank you, Howard, for your incredible energy and dedication to building our student and alumni community! — Shaun Jamison (Purdue Global Law School)

Katie Nelson, Yuliya Cormier and Pete Dragnev

Congratulations and thank you to Katie, Yuliya (both Center for Career Opportunities) and Pete (Office of Professional Practice) for delivering an outstanding Purdue in Indianapolis Industry Fair. The team welcomed more than 700 students and 60-plus companies, with over 70% representing Indiana-based organizations, demonstrating the strong industry engagement and growing impact of this event. The new Early Access to Industry Night provided students with a meaningful opportunity to connect with employers in advance and make the most of the fair experience. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to student success. Great job, team! — Becky Walker (Office of the Provost)

Dan Taylor

Thank you to Dan (Agricultural and Biological Engineering) for always being willing to answer questions, share information and provide guidance. Thank you for your patience and continued help! — Katie May (Nuclear Engineering)

Teresa Luse

Thank you to Teresa (Nuclear Engineering) for being such a versatile and invaluable resource for the School of Nuclear Engineering. You are always willing to step in, take on new challenges and get things done exceptionally well. Thank you for everything you do! — Katie May (Nuclear Engineering)

Nicole Moody

Thank you, Nicole (Graduate Records), for always going above and beyond to support students! I really appreciate how quickly you helped resolve a time-sensitive issue and made sure the student got the help they needed. — Katie May (Nuclear Engineering)

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