This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Brian Ingle, Kevin Post and Noah Christopher Merriman

Brian Ingle, Kevin Post and Noah Christopher Merriman (all Operations and Maintenance): When equipment breaks, panic sometimes occurs. Kevin Post and Noah Christopher from the refrigeration shop helped alleviate the potential stress due to a malfunctioning ice machine in the catering kitchen at the Dauch Alumni Center. They were able to quickly identify the issue and locate the repair part locally in an expedient fashion. We truly appreciate the initiative they took to research and locate this part. They made an extra effort to get the machine back to working order in a quick and efficient manner. Their ownership of the issue really shined. Thanks to Brian Ingle for sending them to Dauch so quickly! — Michelle McBrite (Purdue for Life Foundation) 

Nick Bell

Nick Bell (Building Services): Nick Bell has been outstanding and takes great pride in making sure our building looks nice and is clean and presentable. He is friendly, has a positive attitude and is always willing to jump in to complete special requests as needed. He has even altered his schedule to be most accommodating to our needs here, and we really appreciate him and the difference he is making. — Kristy Brewer (Mathematics)

Ricky Stevens

Ricky Stevens (Talent Acquisition): Ricky has been a fantastic resource and problem solver as we have gone through new hiring. He is always one to help out and get creative with supporting us, and we couldn’t do our work without him! — Mandie Greiwe (Disability Resource Center)

Tiffany Stergar, Christina King and Jeff Elliott

Tiffany Stergar, Christina King and Jeff Elliott (University Undergraduate Advising): Thank you for teaching ADaPT 205 this semester! It is a great professional development opportunity for advisors and was a nice opportunity to meet advisors across campus. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Aimee Glover

Aimee Glover (College of Pharmacy): Aimee did a fantastic job facilitating bringing baby goats and llamas to campus in support of Mental Health and Stress Awareness Month. The event was a huge success, and I know the students appreciated the break from their studies. — Erica Mitchell (College of Pharmacy)

Birck Building Services Zone 7 and Grounds

Birck Building Services Zone 7 and Grounds: Our stress levels are manageable as we prepare for high-level visits thanks to the excellent support you provide every day. You are an integral part of “Birck Builds the Future.” — Michelle Radtke (Birck Nanotechnology Center)

Lauren LaGrange, Niedra McLeland and Jamie Morehouse

Lauren LaGrange, Niedra McLeland and Jamie Morehouse (all Engineering Technology): Thank you to Lauren, Niedra and Jamie for their assistance, time and preparation for the Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s Spring Tech Expo. All of their hard work was greatly appreciated and helped in making this year’s Tech Expo a huge success! — Nicky Federer (Engineering Technology)

Crystal Duncan

Crystal Duncan (Finance and Business Operations): I want to give a huge shoutout to Crystal. She has done a lot of work on TDX, and I know I feel more at ease. She has gone above and beyond on working this new system and is very thorough in her work. Thanks again! — Executive Offices Business Operations Center