This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Chuck Wesner, Alan Jeffries and Electric Shop crew

Chuck, Alan Jeffries (both Operations and Maintenance) and the crew of the electric shop jumped into action when our power went out at Wright Forestry Center. They delivered and hooked up a generator so that a statewide conference could go on as planned. We appreciate their willingness to help us out and allow the conference to continue with little interruption. Thank you! — Liz Jackson (Forestry and Natural Resources)

Caleb Wears

I would like to give a huge shout-out to Caleb (Student Activities and Organizations). He has been instrumental the last few weeks in handling situations with student organizations. He has been professional, kind and forward-thinking. I greatly appreciate him and all he does with SAO. Keep up the great work, Caleb! — Kim Jamriska (Recreation & Wellness)

Amy Ledman

Thank you, Amy (Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs), for your support and guidance in navigating tasks such as course selection and organizing the annual symposium. Your selflessness and dedication to your work are virtues to emulate. — Shivika Aggrawal (Horticulture and Landscape Architecture)

Roger Mahrling

Roger (Biological Sciences) is the quiet powerhouse behind the scenes of the Biological Sciences Department, tirelessly ensuring that the science and instrumentation keep running smoothly. His dedication isn’t just about getting the job done — it’s about doing it with heart. Whether he’s troubleshooting complex tech problems or offering a helping hand with a thoughtful smile, Roger consistently goes above and beyond to support faculty, staff and students alike. His kindness, commitment and expertise often go unnoticed, but the impact of his work is felt by everyone. — Patrice Baumhardt (Biological Sciences)

Holly Wisinski and the Engineering Employment Operations Center

The ECE labs want to thank Holly (Finance) and the engineering employment team for their support during the hiring process for one of our new coordinators. Holly’s dedication and knowledge helped us through a complicated process. — Ryan Beasley (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Operations and Maintenance team

Huge thank you to those who helped support getting Westwood corrected and functioning properly. I would like to thank the following specifically: James Ausban, Greg Morris, Dennis Murray and Jeremy Slate (all Elevator Shop); Derek Heacock, Larry Morgan, Jason Midgett (all Electronics Shop); Jason Anderson, Brandon Murphy, Elijah Cantu, Alan Jeffries (all Electrical Shop); Jan Aynes, Corey Spear and Sean Kilgour (all Welding Shop). With your combined efforts, you were able to get the right parts and install them in a quick and efficient manner. Thank you all very much for your dedication to seeing this through! — Ian Anderson (Operations and Maintenance)