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We Power Purdue

Every day, hundreds of dedicated service workers help keep Purdue running. From maintaining our learning environments to preparing campus for major events like commencement, their work powers the experiences that make this university thrive.

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Our service workers play a vital role in creating an environment where students, faculty and staff can thrive. Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is seen and felt across campus every single day. I’m grateful for their dedication and proud to call them my co-workers.

Ryan Gallagher

Associate Vice President, Facilities Operations & Environmental Health and Safety

Purdue University service worker spotlight featuring Cathy, Horticulture Specialist in Grounds since 1989. Cathy enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family. She takes pride in the color and plants she designs for campus, saying ‘Every year is an experiment.’ Campaign tagline: ‘We Power Purdue.
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A Purdue University graphic titled “Recognizing Our Service Workers” features Brody, senior environmental technician with Environmental Health and Safety and a Purdue employee since 2022. Brody stands smiling in front of a blurred campus background, wearing glasses and a gray Purdue work shirt. Text highlights his interests and contributions: he enjoys walking his dog, riding his bike and training new technicians because it combines his love for teaching and science. One of his favorite memories is surprising a lab to recognize them for their safety efforts. The graphic includes a quote: “To me, ‘we power Purdue’ means helping labs keep moving by managing hazardous waste so research and instruction can continue.” The Purdue University and Administrative Operations logos appear at the bottom with the campaign hashtag #WePowerPurdue.
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Purdue University service worker spotlight featuring Genoveva, Custodian in Building Services since 1993. Genoveva enjoys cooking fresh Mexican beef tacos and connecting with students, making campus feel like home. She defines ‘We Power Purdue’ as staying positive and helping students bring their best every day.
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A graphic recognizing Purdue University service worker Jan Aynes, crew chief for the Sheet Metal and Welding Shops and Purdue employee since 2015. Jan, a bearded man in a gray hoodie, sits smiling beside text describing his work and interests. The text reads: “I enjoy camping, fishing and outdoor stuff. I like being known for integrity—for pushing forward and getting the job done. I've helped students build projects—it's cool to be part of their learning experience.” A quote from Jan adds, “‘We power Purdue’ means recognizing the roles of staff across campus that ensure Purdue has all the things necessary to push forward.” The image includes Purdue and Administrative Operations logos and the hashtag #WePowerPurdue.
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Purdue University service worker spotlight featuring Joseph, Crew Chief for Building Services since 2000. Joseph enjoys woodworking, knitting, crocheting, and cooking, and takes pride in turning messes into clean spaces. He values conversations with students and faculty, saying, ‘We’re the backbone of the university.’ Campaign tagline: ‘We Power Purdue.
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