This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. "Thumbs Up" submissions may be made online.

Marie Martin-Murphy and Theresa Zea

Marie Martin-Murphy and Theresa Zea (both College of Pharmacy): Thank you for all of your help with the end of the semester social for the students in the College of Pharmacy! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Pam Ringor, Jane Krause, and Amanda Manning

Pam Ringor, Jane Krause, and Amanda Manning (all College of Pharmacy): Thank you for all that you do for the students in the College of Pharmacy with events for the learning community and Tutors of Pharmacy! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Everyone who helped out with the 90th Annual Purdue Christmas Show

Everyone who helped out with the 90th Annual Purdue Christmas Show: Thanks to all the PMO students, PMO staff, musicians, front of house, back of house, carpenters, stagehands, technicians, ushers, security and golf cart drivers — who battled the weather out there with me — for making this year’s show one of the best ever! — Christopher Wolford (Purdue Musical Organizations)

Building Services staff at FLEX Lab

Building Services staff at FLEX Lab: On Dec. 7, we had a sewage backup in the basement of FLEX. The Building Services crew was quick to respond and notified Zone 7 maintenance and the building deputy within minutes of discovering the problem. They then got to work with the cleanup and made quick work of that, making sure that maintenance didn’t have to work in the mess. Once we got the green light from maintenance, the cleaning crew went back and cleaned the floors again to be sure they were back to the standards the building tenants have come to expect. — David Harmon (College of Engineering)

Sangeeta Abrol

Sangeeta Abrol (Birck Nanotechnology Center): We want to thank Sangeeta and her team for their continuous support this past year. From welcoming campus guests to organizing poster sessions and arranging numerous tours of Birck, we could not have done this year without her and her team. These ladies always find a solution to technology challenges, extra seating and even refreshments. We truly appreciate Sangeeta, Brenda Meador, Nancy Black and Emily Elkins for their guidance and hospitality at Birck Nanotechnology Center. Thank you! — Billie Johnson (Special Projects Administration)

Tim Luzader

Tim Luzader (Career Success): On Dec. 7, we celebrated the remarkable career of Tim Luzader, executive director of the Center for Career Opportunities. Several members of the community were there to honor Tim’s 23 dedicated years of service. — Nicole McCabe (Career Success)

Jennifer Alter and Steve Myszak

Jennifer Alter and Steve Myszak (both College of Pharmacy): Thank you for everything you do to make the staff feel appreciated! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Steve Myszak and Jennifer Ulutas

Steve Myszak and Jennifer Ulutas (both College of Pharmacy): Thank you for everything you do for the PharmD program. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy) 

Those who participated in Pharmacy’s Got Talent event

Those who participated in Pharmacy’s Got Talent event: Thank you to Brian Shepler, Ryan Ades, Cindi Koh-Knox Sharp, Kayla Smith, Matt Murawski and Michael Kays (all College of Pharmacy) for participating in the first Pharmacy’s Got Talent! The students loved your participation. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Russell Tragesser

Russell Tragesser (Financial Aid): Russell never hesitates to help with any issues or questions I may have. He is always helpful, has a good attitude and loves what he does here at Purdue. I appreciate his willingness to help others even when he is busy. — Heather Holley (Bursar)

Bonnie McCauley

Bonnie McCauley (Infrastructure): Thanks to Bonnie McCauley for being so helpful with finding a vendor in our system. She went above and beyond to help me out! — Megan Vaught (Procurement Services)

Steven Beier and Maria Raykova

Steven Beier and Maria Raykova (both Purdue Online): Steven and Maria have done a great job producing high-quality videos and animations for several high-profile, online, graduate-level engineering courses. Without their sincerity and expertise, finishing the production of these courses on time would not have been possible. — Tuhin Dey (Purdue Online)

Anna Ripke

Anna Ripke (Animal Sciences): Anna Ripke has put in many extra hours for ambassador and department events, while also maintaining all of her office hours and appointments during the daytime. She has been so cheerful and in good spirits and always supports our undergraduates. Way to go, Anna! — Fawne Richert (Animal Sciences)

Kirsten Koontz and Jacob Garis

Kirsten Koontz and Jacob Garis (both Administrative Operations): Thank you to Jacob Garis and Kirstin Koontz for helping out when we have iPad issues. I truly appreciate it! — Monica Rowe (Operations and Maintenance)