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service Worker Appreciation

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

2026

Poster featuring a Purdue University service worker recognition for Jamie, a senior dispatcher in Physical Facilities and Public Safety and employee since 2021. Jamie is pictured smiling on the right, wearing a Purdue dispatch jacket. The background shows Purdue’s campus with the Bell Tower. Text highlights include Jamie enjoying trivia and karaoke, finding satisfaction in helping others through 9-1-1 calls and being known for a good sense of humor. A quote explains that “We Power Purdue” represents departments working together to keep campus safe and secure. A QR code is included, along with Purdue University and Administrative Operations branding and the hashtag #WePowerPurdue.
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Graphic titled “Recognizing Our Service Workers” featuring Erin, a smiling woman in a gray Purdue Grounds shirt, identified as a Crew Chief with Grounds and an employee since 2017. She stands in front of a faded image of Purdue’s campus. Text highlights her pride in passing on her knowledge of plant materials to her crew, her enthusiasm for Purdue Day of Service where she is known as a “cheerleader,” and her appreciation for being thanked despite often working behind the scenes. The graphic includes a QR code, Purdue University branding, and the phrase “#WePowerPurdue,” emphasizing maintaining the first impression of campus.
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Promotional graphic for Purdue University’s “We Power Purdue” campaign featuring Clinton, an Operations and Maintenance crew chief with Facilities Operations and Environmental Health and Safety who has worked at Purdue since 2022. Clinton is standing on the right side of the graphic wearing a Purdue hat and work uniform. The background shows part of Purdue’s campus. Text highlights his interests in golfing, camping and spontaneous weekend adventures, his pride in his career journey and his favorite places on campus, including the Purdue golf courses and the CoRec. The graphic includes the quote: “‘We power Purdue’ means creating comfortable spaces for people and keeping critical research equipment running.”
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Promotional graphic for Purdue University’s “We Power Purdue” campaign featuring Brenda, a crew chief with Building Services in Lynn Hall and an Administrative Operations employee since 2016. Brenda is standing on the right side of the graphic wearing a light tan Building Services uniform. The background includes a faded image of Purdue’s campus and decorative gold circuit-like graphics. Text on the graphic shares that she enjoys spending time with her family and Yorkipoo dog, loves interacting with people from different backgrounds and describes herself as bubbly and outgoing. The graphic also includes the quote: “‘We power Purdue’ means we’re behind the scenes doing the work that keeps campus looking shiny beautiful.”
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2025

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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