The Systems and LAN Management Team, Jay Smith and Alison Thornton are all being honored with kudos this week. Read the reasons below!

Honoree’s Name: Systems and LAN Management Team
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Systems and LAN Management
Reason for Kudos: Kudos to the SLM team for all of their hard work this summer and all year round. So many things going on with people moving around on campus, new buildings coming online, and people working from home and from their campus offices too. These guys are here every day, meeting the challenges. We appreciate all you do!

Honoree’s Name: Jay Smith
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Science/Math
Reason for Kudos: Jay and his EGR101 class gave a thoughtful status update and presentation for their class project that supports the Academic and Career Advising and Center as they envision their future space and interface with students. An excellent presentation and great teamwork on the part of engineering students! Nice work Jay and all! Thanks to the Academic and Career Advising and Center for working with these students as well! Kudos all around!

Honoree’s Name: Alison Thornton
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Technology Support Services
Reason for Kudos: Alison went above and beyond to research, prepare, and train me on how to use mail merge through Gmail.  Her expertise and efficiency created an opportunity for me to execute my work responsibilities in a more effective and time saving manner.  Alison- your time and knowledge sharing is so appreciated! Thank you!


Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. During our “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive, please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!