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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

Martin Alvarado, Recruitment and Special Programs
Thank you, Martin, for going above and beyond in assisting with the planning and coordination of events for our students and their families. Your dedication and hard work to ensure these events are not only successful but also meaningful for those attending. Whether it's working extended hours or tackling last-minute details, you consistently demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive experience for everyone involved. Thank you for all that you do.

Sonya Manzo, Recruitment and Special Programs
Thank you for willingness to go above and beyond in assisting with the next step webinars for admitted students. Your hard work and commitment to the team and the students we serve is greatly appreciated.

Richard Partida, Recruitment and Special Programs
Rich has taken the initiative to organize and host our next steps webinars for students admitted to the university. He consistently goes above and beyond, even dedicating evening hours to support both students and their families. Through his efforts, he ensures that admitted students and families are well-informed, providing clear guidance throughout the entire admission process.

Ken Ternate, Office of New Student and Family Programs
Thank you, Ken, for assisting with our next step webinars for students who have been admitted to the university. Thank you for going above and beyond, even dedicating evening hours to support both students and their families.

Cheyanna Vang, Recruitment and Special Programs
Thank you for your hard work and dedication in going above and beyond to support the team and the students we serve in Bulldog Bound.

Provided Excellent Customer Service

Technology Services
During the Duo outage on Feb. 13, the Technology Services Service Desk had over 1,600 phone calls and almost 200 walk-in people looking for assistance. The Service Desk employees worked hard to get everyone back on Duo. The students who were affected who came to the Service Desk were very understanding and took everything in stride. Kudos to those who worked the incident and to those affected by it who worked together to get through it.