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.

Miranda Baer

Miranda Baer (Mechanical Engineering): Miranda goes above and beyond in providing support to our students. She is a welcome addition to our advising team and is especially helpful in answering our undergraduate email questions. — Tina Denson (Mechanical Engineering)

Randy McDonald

Randy McDonald (Operations and Maintenance): A special “Thumbs Up” to Randy McDonald in Zone 4, who took the extra effort on a holiday weekend to protect the sprinkler lines from the frigid temperatures in the vestibules at the Dauch Alumni Center. His proactive actions prevented frozen water lines and the extensive damage that would have been caused as a result. His dedication to the building and the occupants within it is outstanding and deserves a big “Thumbs Up”! — Michelle McBrite (Purdue for Life Foundation)

Kathleen Cheyenne Halterman

Kathleen Cheyenne Halterman (Finance and Business Operations): Cheyenne is always ready to assist in getting new vendors set up as quickly as possible. She is patient and never gets frustrated when the same questions are asked several times, ensuring we understand the process. — Patrice Castillo (Ag Purchasing Center) 

Shelly Fields

Shelly Fields (Purdue IT): Thank you, Shelly Fields, telecommunications systems specialist, for assisting with our phone system in the Pharmacy Business Office. The transition went smoothly and accurately. We appreciate your assistance! — Teresa Evans (Finance)

Katie May

Katie May (College of Pharmacy): Katie is a ray of sunshine. She always nominates others on campus for their amazing work. She is such a positive person, and advising is so lucky to have her. Thanks for being you, Katie! — Melissa Almanza (Public Health)

Miranda Baer

Miranda Baer (Mechanical Engineering): Thank you for being here the last few months and pinch hitting like a boss. I appreciate you so much! — LouAnna Eichrodt (Mechanical Engineering)

Tina Denson

Tina Denson (Mechanical Engineering): Thank you for all you do; I see you. — LouAnna Eichrodt (Mechanical Engineering)

Alan Holtman and Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering janitorial staff

Alan Holtman (Civil Engineering) and Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering janitorial staff: I would like to thank Alan Holtman and all the janitorial staff in HAMP for keeping the areas around the building clear of snow and ice, making it safe to walk around HAMP in these cold temperatures. We appreciate your hard work in keeping it safe. Thank you all! — Helen Terrell (Health Sciences)

Anthony Imhof

Anthony Imhof (Purdue IT): Thank you, Anthony, for working with the Pharmacy Business Office whenever we need assistance with technical and computer issues. You are always helpful. — Teresa Evans (Finance)

Anna Augustin and Stephen Rudolph

Anna Augustin (Bindley Bioscience Center) and Stephen Rudolph (Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships): Thank you for your amazing help with reorganizing the instruments in the Purdue Proteomics (Facility) and ensuring prompt support for the Bindley Bioscience Center. — Venkatesh Thirumalaikumar (Bindley Bioscience Center)