September 15, 2008

Two Purdue staff members win Special Boilermaker awards

They received the award at the Sept. 13 football game against Oregon.

Established in 1981, the Special Boilermaker Award honors those who have contributed significantly to improving the quality of life or bettering the educational experience for Purdue students.

Selection criteria emphasize contributions such as the initiative shown in creating solutions to problems; unselfishly contributing time and effort; devoting efforts beyond the expectations of one's professional role; and participating in activities that enhance the growth of and respect for the university.

Frazee, executive director of housing and food services and a Purdue alumna, has been employed at Purdue for 25 years. She works closely with both professional and student staff and helped create the Parent Advisory Council and the University Residences Parents Association.

Mandernack, head librarian of the Hicks Undergraduate Library, was recognized for his commitment to meeting the needs of today's students while promoting the development of library staff. He has been involved with several projects to modernize the offerings and services available through the library including the adoption of Ask a Librarian, a chat and e-mail-based reference service that provides remote library assistance.

Kirk Cerny, executive director and chief executive officer of the alumni association, said Frazee and Mandernack embody the good qualities of a Boilermaker.

"Both of these outstanding Purdue employees go out of their way to make their environments positive and beneficial for both staff and students," Cerny said. "Barb and Scott are extremely deserving of this special honor."

For information on nominations for next year's awards, visit https://www.purduealum.org/Services/
Programs/Awards/tabid/103/Default.aspx.

Writer: Tanya Brown, (765) 494-2079, tanyabrown@purdue.edu

Source: Kelly Hiller, (765) 494-6952, khiller@purdue.edu

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