Give your colleagues a “High Five” for things such as excellent customer service, “saving my bacon” and going above and beyond.

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Continue below to read about how your colleagues are going above and beyond to help the campus community.

(Note: Campus News edited comments only for misspellings and missing or incomplete words. They appear mostly as written for each employee.)

Works Above and Beyond

Elaine Champion, Facilities Management
Elaine consistently goes above and beyond in maintaining the library’s cleanliness and sanitation. She takes great pride in her work, and it shows in the care and attention she gives to every area. Elaine regularly puts in extra effort to clean and mop the restroom areas thoroughly, which helps keep them fresh, sanitary and welcoming. She also pays attention to details that others might overlook, such as cleaning the water fountains to remove water stains and ensure they remain presentable. Her commitment to creating a clean and pleasant environment does not go unnoticed. In addition to her strong work ethic, Elaine is always friendly, humble, and willing to accommodate the needs of others. She is a pleasure to see each day, and her positive attitude adds to the welcoming atmosphere of the library. The work she does is valuable and should never be discredited, as she plays an important role in helping maintain a safe, clean and comfortable space for everyone.

Saved My Bacon

Kalvin Xiong, Technology Services
Kalvin has been absolutely amazing in stepping in to troubleshoot and find solutions to those unexpected technical challenges. His help has truly made a difference. From coming up with creative workarounds to digging deep into solutions, his support has been invaluable. I'm really grateful for his readiness to step in, figure things out, and help keep everything moving smoothly, especially when the tech gets complicated. Thanks so much, Kalvin. You've really come to my rescue more times than I can count — I truly owe you big time.

Modeled Principles of Community

Shyla Salmon, Human Resources
Shyla has demonstrated a genuine dedication to learning and implementing document accessibility in her work. Her attention to detail and willingness to keep improving have made a meaningful impact in creating more inclusive content for our campus. She continues to lean into the learning process, ask questions, and build her skills in ways that support accessibility as a shared responsibility. Thank you, Shyla, for your dedication and for helping move this work forward.

Sue Shaw, Administration and Finance
Sue has enthusiastically taken the initiative to learn about document accessibility and wholeheartedly embraces the responsibility of creating more inclusive content in her work. Her efforts to understand and apply accessible practices are making a positive difference for our campus community. Her willingness to step in, learn, and grow reflects a commitment to inclusion and shared accountability. Thank you, Sue, for stepping up and being part of this important work.