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

Provides Excellent Customer Service

Lisa Bell, University Communications
Lisa provided our team support while a key member of our team was on leave. She took on the responsibility of writing a press release in support of a major gift. Thank you, Lisa, for helping us share our announcement through your thoughtful, creative writing. We appreciate you and your expertise.

Benjamin Kirk, College of Arts and Humanities
Benjamin shared his expertise with our college through the writing of communications and advertising materials for our recent Silent Garden event. The event was a success and Ben's materials were critical to our planning. Thank you.

Maribel Olea, Admissions and Recruitment
Maribel went above and beyond to help transition the role of Chicano/Latino Commencement Celebration (CLCC) coordinator with meeting after hours, making a detailed timeline, organizing the Google Drive and helping make requests to make changes/edits in PeopleSoft. Without her dedication and extra hours, CLCC would not be up and running for our spring 2023 celebration.

Denise Pearcy, Printing Services
Denise has provided wonderful signage to us at extremely short notice several times due to construction, projects, or other situations that require timely directional help. The product is beautiful and professional as well as being clear and helpful to the community. This doesn't include the help she's given us at short notice for events. Truly, it's a huge relief knowing that her talent and versatility is there as a resource when we really need some help.

Ivan Reed, Technology Services
Ivan supplied us with 40 temporary Wi-Fi accounts for a CSU Conference. Because of this, participants had the access they needed at their fingertips, which streamlined workflow and minimized technical delays. We are grateful for his support.

Modeled Principles of Community

Jeff Colvin and Andrew Lohuis, Technology Services - Classroom Services
Jeff and Andrew took leadership to navigate technical support for our CSU Systemwide Conference. Executed with excellence and kindness, they played an instrumental role to our success. It is because of their collaboration and leadership that we were able to have a seamless technical experience.

Saved My Bacon!

Michael Bonner, Satellite Student Union
Michael and his team ensured that our guest speaker, who couldn't attend in person due to crazy weather, was able to be virtually present in an engaging way for our recent Silent Garden conference. His team managed many last minute changes with thoughtfulness and creativity, ensuring that attendees were able to effectively access the conference content. The speaker was able to clearly communicate, and the overall conference technology was handled without a glitch. Thank you so much for your willingness to troubleshoot at the last minute.

Janine Derichsweiler, Student Involvement and Student Unions
The reservations team exemplified true collaboration and teamwork throughout the two-day reservation. It is because of their effort, we were able to host a successful event. Thank you, Janine, for helping us with our event at the RSU. We could not have done it without you.

Christina Martinez, University Dining Services
Christina demonstrated compassion and accountability while working collaboratively with us to ensure the catering needs for the CSU Conference were met. Her team was timely and went above and beyond the call of duty, which aided in the overall success of the event. A big thank you to Christina and the Catering Team.

Mehrzad Zarrin, Student Involvement and Student Unions
Mehrzad tenaciously worked with Facilities Management to secure a location, provide access, and navigate last minute circumstances. The reservations team exemplified true collaboration and teamwork throughout the two-day reservation. It is because of their effort, we were able to host a successful event. Mehrzad is always willing to help us whenever we call upon her, and it is so much appreciated across the board.

Traffic Operations
Traffic Operations continues to provide stellar service and help. Their versatility and flexibility is much appreciated. They do not have an easy job. Their diligence and knowledge is a resource for this university community.