This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients

Kelsie Muller

Kelsie Muller (Human Development and Family Science): Human Development and Family Science would like to recognize all of the hard work by our amazing extension specialist Kelsie Muller. Kelsie joined us about one year ago and hit the ground running in organizing, disseminating and implementing HDFS programming across the state of Indiana. She is such a valuable member of the HDFS team, and we are so grateful for all of her efforts! — Valerie Knopik (Human Development and Family Science)

Ken Sandel

Ken Sandel (Sponsored Program Services): Thank you to Ken Sandel and the Sponsored Program Services team for fast turnaround on a recent data request. The SPS team provided data and charts for use at a faculty meeting. Thank you, Ken and SPS team! — Andy Robison (Physics and Astronomy)

Terrin Schieler

Terrin Schieler (Building Services): Our department has been updating graduate student spaces, and we needed to have some office floors waxed. Terrin has been super great in reaching out to me and is very responsive to emails. She may work third shift, but she has done great in staying connected with me and our department. Thank you, Terrin and team, for all your hard work! — Kristy Bennett (Curriculum and Instruction)

Anthony Mullendore

Anthony Mullendore (Operations and Maintenance): As we update some office spaces this summer, Anthony has been painting offices for us. Anthony’s work is impeccable. You will never find fault with his work. He cares about the job he does, and that care is evident in his finished product. Thank you, Anthony, for your dedicated work. You are much appreciated! — Kristy Bennett (Curriculum and Instruction) 

Electric Shop

Electric Shop: Thanks to Alan Jeffries, Jason Anderson and Carlos Danao for getting this year’s Farmers Market off to a great start by making sure the generator is running and that we have what we need to keep vendors happy. — Patrick Brown (Campus Planning, Architecture and Sustainability)

Those who helped with flood in Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences

Those who helped with flood in Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences: Thank you to Alejandro Serrano, Crystal Cochran, Annette Robbins, Natalie Devine, Paul Bowman and Najibullah Wardag (all Building Services) for your quick response and help in cleaning up a huge flood on all three floors of CRTN. It is a testimonial to our great teamwork that we were all able to handle it like we did. — Wendy Fredrychowski (Building Services)

Amy Deitrich

Amy Deitrich (Botany and Plant Pathology): Thank you to Amy for always being so patient and kind. She is always very positive and encouraging. — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Pam Jenkins

Pam Jenkins (Office of the Registrar): Pam recently helped with a student issue that was time sensitive. Thank you so much for your quick response and all of your help! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Sayde Uerkwitz

Sayde Uerkwitz (College of Pharmacy): Sayde is amazing to work with. She always has an upbeat attitude and produces great work. Thank you for all that you do! — Katie May (College of Pharmacy)

Those who assisted with Purdue Global commencement

Purdue Global celebrated over 1,100 graduates on campus. A huge thank you to the individuals and departments listed for contributing to a joyous and memorable weekend for our graduates and their guests. Kathy Walters (PMU Events); David Miskin (Building Services); Baron Brendel, Geoff Gooch, Megan Hershey, Dustin Rogers, Michael Schmidt (all Hall of Music); Jason Philhower (Emergency Preparedness and Planning); Brandon Ball, Chris Abbott, Colton Borden, Dakota Brouillette, Brett Camp, Alan Farrester, Brandon Rose, Rob Barr, Zach Wilson (all Operations and Maintenance); Wyatt Carmony, Brian Clawson (both Grounds); Susan Provo (Administrative Services); Lauren Beck, Greta Bell, Amy Bouman, Alli Chaney, Abby Eddy, Matt Kerkhoff, Kelsey Lefever, Matt Oates, Kristy Reese (all Marketing and Communications); Steven Carn, Ashleigh Stingley (both Parking Facilities); Lauren Findley, Carol Smith, Lauren Whited (all Purdue For Life Foundation); and Nick Crosby (Police Department). — Beth Smith (Purdue Global) and the Purdue Global graduation team