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.

Those who helped with the Lilly Endowment Inc. gift celebration

Those who helped with the Lilly Endowment Inc. gift celebration: We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the campus partners who helped make the celebration of Lilly Endowment’s $100 million commitment to Purdue such a phenomenal success. Special thanks go to the Purdue Memorial Union staff; Hall of Music Productions; Grounds; the Electric Shop; and the Purdue University Fire, Police, and Emergency Preparedness and Planning departments. These teams expertly pivoted on short notice, helping us create a truly special event. Thank you all! — Purdue for Life Foundation 

Elise Taylor

Elise Taylor (English): A section of ENGL 42100 needed to be canceled. Elise took the time to review each of the students in that section and offer an alternative, especially to those students graduating in May 2024, ensuring the students could complete their degrees on time. Way to put students first! — T.R. Oneal (Purdue Polytechnic Institute)

Joey Phillips

Joey Phillips (Purdue IT): We needed a big lift at the very last minute to get two new classrooms ready for the semester. Joey and his team were incredibly helpful and fast; we’re so grateful our students and instructors will have the tech and A/V resources they need. — Manushag Powell (English) 

Timothy Cornell

Timothy Cornell (Building Services) and crew: Everyone here at the Purdue University Police Department would like to thank Timothy Cornell and his crew for the outstanding work at our building. They were able to take care of us in a timely manner despite our 24/7 operation mode. We thank you for a job well done! — Purdue University Police Department 

Residential Life staff

Residential Life staff: From everyone at Hillenbrand Dining Court, we would like to thank the Residential Life staff that helped us serve students the Thursday before classes started. We truly appreciate your willingness to lend a hand. With your help, the dinner was a resounding success! Thank you! — Eric Coates and Hillenbrand Dining Court staff

Mindy Biery

Mindy Biery (Office of the Registrar): Thank you so much to Mindy for her help in getting an issue resolved quickly for a student! I really appreciate your help. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services

College of Pharmacy Office of Student Services: Thank you to Marie Martin-Murphy, Theresa Zea, Pam Ringor, Amanda Manning, Steve Myszak, Jennifer Alter, Ian Clark, Sarah Woods and Jen Ulutas for kicking off the semester by providing doughnuts and drop-ins for students! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Kate Caward

Kate Caward (College of Pharmacy): Thank you so much for all that you do for the College of Pharmacy! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Tracy Hieatt

Tracy Hieatt (Honors College): Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to help me get the calendars up and running. I had a hard time getting the calendars. You are the best. — Darla Laffoon (Building Services — Residence Halls)