This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Aiden Holladay

Aiden (Operations and Maintenance) has been a huge help in providing better ADA accessibility around our buildings. He always has a great attitude and goes the extra mile. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated! — Will Werline (Agronomy)

Chloe Roberts

Chloe (College of Pharmacy administration) did a great job planning the White Coat Ceremony! The students loved the ceremony. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Laura Weisberger

Laura (Finance) has been incredibly responsive and helpful in navigating multiple complicated situations. She takes action quickly and communicates clearly and transparently. When we run into challenges and complications, she shares clear explanations and gives effective guidance on how we should proceed. — Daniel Guberman (Center for Instructional Excellence)

Lauren Stearns, Hannah Krajewski and Victoria Deno

Thank you, Lauren, Hannah (both Purdue Memorial Union Event Services) and Victoria (Administrative Services) for designing, planning and executing a flawless 100th anniversary celebration for the Purdue Memorial Union that included two weeks of programming, a birthday celebration, a walking museum, a time capsule for the next 100 years, and a formal celebration and dedication on Sept. 17. All of these activities honored the legacy of the PMU and celebrated the importance it has had to the Purdue University community. Amazing job! — Nick Bonora (Purdue Conferences)

Sylvan Gorvie

A big thanks to Sylvan (Purdue IT), the IT Guru! I work through the Chemistry Business Office, mostly from home. I came into the Chemistry Business Office one afternoon, tried five computers and could not get logged on with all my drives or VPN. I was all set to leave and return home to work, and here comes Sylvan. He said to not worry and that he would get me all set up, and that is what he did — with a wonderful attitude and smile. When he finished, he made sure I had everything I needed and was even going to work on some other IT issues of mine when he returned back to his “headquarters.” He went the extra mile and then some, and it was much appreciated. Thank you, Sylvan! — Jane Johanning (Finance)

Marie Martin-Murphy and Theresa Zea

Thank you to Marie and Theresa (both College of Pharmacy administration) for everything you do to help students feel connected to the College of Pharmacy. When an upperclassmen student commented that they were trying to fundraise to purchase flowers to give to students at the White Coat Ceremony, Marie and Theresa stepped in to make sure all 150 students received a flower after they walked across the stage. The students really loved the flowers! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

University Undergraduate Academic Advising

Thank you to UUAA for having Jenny Bloom speak at the advisor convocation. It was a great professional development opportunity! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Jen Ulutas

Thank you so much to Jen (College of Pharmacy administration) for everything you have done for the College of Pharmacy, especially related to PharmD admissions. You have made a huge difference to the students. We appreciate you! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Michelle Roskuski

I cannot tell you how impressed I have been with Michelle Roskuski (Finance) in the business office for our department. She has been phenomenal. She is always very kind, professional, knowledgeable and prompt with her responses! She always goes above and beyond to help us, even with odd requests. If there’s ever anything she doesn’t have the answer to, she doesn’t hesitate to let us know and starts working on finding the answers for us. We are so lucky and spoiled to have her! — Jennifer Pluhar (Purdue Institute for Drug Discovery)