For information on how to nominate employees, read this article about the New Service Recognition Plan.
This week’s recipients are:
Allison DeVries, manager of grant development and administration, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Dean’s Office
Even though so many agencies are cutting their funding because of COVID-19, Allison has been working especially hard to find grants for faculty to apply for. – Dr. Shira Klein
Shannon McCance, graduate admission counselor, Office of Admission
Shannon’s set up many COVID-19 update emails and coordinated comms for nearly 300 virtual graduate program events since March 2019. Sometimes comm requests come at the last minute or are no longer relevant once the emails are ready, which can be frustrating, but Shannon doesn’t let it get to her. – Eva Yen and Jim Whitaker
Stephanie Takemoto, academic software applications analyst, Office of the Provost
Lonnise Magallanez, Administrative Assistant, Office of Graduate Education
With sincere thanks for your efforts to remotely onboard our GTA students for Spring 2021, which has been challenging during the COVID pandemic. – Brian Powell
Jamie Wisdom, client services lead, IS&T
Barron Williams, associate director of client services, IS&T
With sincere thanks for your ongoing support for – and responsiveness to – HR tech needs, which have been more challenging during the COVID pandemic. – Brian Powell
Frank Warren, classroom technology project manager, IS&T
Erik Gomez, classroom technology engineer, IS&T
Frank and Erik installed new classroom technology in Wilkinson before the start of the spring semester, enabling faculty to teach remotely. Through their dedication, the oldest building on campus has very advanced technology in classroom spaces. – Helen Norris
Rachel Karas, events and external relations assistant, Leatherby Libraries
Rachel promoted library services and resources virtually throughout the pandemic in social media and blogs, in addition to coming to campus to retake photos for our first ever virtual exhibit that emphasizes diversity within our library story rooms. – Helen Norris
Anton Bartolic, operations coordinator, SMC
Anton is the only SMC staff member going to the office weekly to ensure operations continue while the full department is remote. He facilitates the delivery of marketing projects, manages invoices and budget work, and is keeping the office going. – Jamie Ceman
Joey Anderson, client/media services specialist III, IS&T
Christina Marshall, associate to the president, Office of the President
Erika Curiel, executive assistant to the president, Office of the President
Denise Vejar, executive assistant to the executive vice president, EVP/CAO Office
Kristi Deschenes, department coordinator, EVP/CAO Office
For recognition in helping to create a fantastic Board Enrichment event, despite the limitations and challenges of COVID-19 restrictions. – Sheryl Bourgeois
Brian White, database manager, Ticketing Services
Due to COVID-19, Brian has very quickly become an expert with our new virtual event tool, Accelevents, and has been incredibly helpful getting many events built and expertly executed, including the Economic Forecast and the recent State of the University address, with many more in the pipeline. – Tessa Jones