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

Matt Montez, Library Services
Matt is amazing. He always goes above and beyond to provide the best possible work, advice and feedback to support the Learning Center. We all appreciate what he does for our department. Thank you so much, Matt.

Jason Abhyankar, Project Rebound
Jason created an amazing opportunity for our Project Rebound staff and students to receive CPR training and certification. In addition to all the amazing work he does as our Project Rebound housing coordinator, Jason goes above and beyond to ensure that our students (and staff) have the opportunity to learn critically important skills that will serve them and our communities well! Thank you, Jason!

Matthew Montez, Library – Shipping and Receiving
Matt is amazing. He always goes above and beyond to provide the best possible work, advice and feedback to support the Learning Center. We all appreciate what he does for our department. Thank you so much, Matt.

Juan Solis, Technology Services
Juan is always willing to help and provide support wherever he can. His unwavering dedication to the well-being of the division and willingness to help wherever needed make him an invaluable asset. I am truly grateful for Juan's hard work, positive energy and reliability in keeping everything running seamlessly. Thanks Juan!

Provide Excellent Customer Service

Brian Alley, Accounting Services
Since taking on the duties of building and maintaining the university's CashNet eMarket storefronts, accounting technician Brian Alley has transformed the way the campus cashiers support campus entities with online payment options. Brian is responsive, shows a high level of attention to detail and goes above and beyond in developing timely and effective solutions. In particular, his recent work on building a complex storefront for an upcoming international conference on campus has been stellar. Team Brian!

Andrew Lohuis, Classroom Video Services
Andrew saved us thousands of dollars for replacement equipment by taking an extra, unexpected step going above and beyond and making the entire process fast, efficient and friendly. We appreciate you and your whole team!

Leiah Reed, Human Resources
Oh Leiah - she's amazing! She has been incredibly patient with me, and responsive to ALL my questions and emails. I'm learning (trying to learn) so many new processes in my Interim role, and she is most gracious and helpful. I appreciate Leiah so very much! Thanks Leiah!

Modeled Principles of Community

Beatriz Vasquez, Technology Services
Beatriz is an amazing person and is always positive in the office. It is easy to collaborate with her, and she knows her stuff! I am lucky to have an awesome person to work with daily! Thank you, Beatriz!

Say Xiong, Technology Services
Say is always willing to assist wherever possible with Financial Aid questions I have and has been a valuable supporter in the Financial Aid projects I've collaborated on. His contributions greatly support the Financial Aid team in ensuring students can secure funding and pursue their courses. Thank you, Say!