APPLAUSE AWARDS

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Lakin Khan, Administrative Coordinator, Biology

"Lakin always goes above and beyond to take care of other people's needs. She will not hesitate to put down what she is working on to help someone in need. She has been a superb mentor. Lakin is someone whom everyone knows they can rely upon. She is a wealth of knowledge and her vast experience means she has an answer to practically any question. No matter what Lakin is dealing with she is always friendly and considerate. She makes an extra effort to cultivate a feeling of community in her daily gestures to coworkers. In short, any employee should aspire to be more like Lakin Khan and in doing so make the entire University a better place to work, and a more effective organization."

–– Nominated by Brian Batoosingh, Administrative Coordinator, Biology, February 20, 2013

Lynne Lyle, Master Teacher, Children's School

"Lynne Lyle goes above and beyond her job requirements every day. Lynne takes time to greet and chat with every student assistant that comes into our classroom. Lynne creates beautiful displays to promote and educate the community regarding the importance of Early Childhood Education. She takes time outside of work to promote and advertise the Children's School through publish articles in "Connection" (a Child Development Magazine). Lynne flourishes with exceptional ideas to expand curriculum, build relationships with parents, and develop staff. Lynne is a true advocate and leader in the field of Early Childhood Education. "

–– Nominated by Kristina Sisseck, Associate Teacher, Children’s School, February 22, 2013

Jessica Avner, Food Service Worker I, Dining Services

"Jessica went above and beyond for me today at Charlie Brown's Cafe. I have new dietary restrictions and she was extremely helpful in pointing me in the right direction. I'm appreciative of all her knowledge. Thank you, Jessica!"

–– Nominated by Anonymous, February 18, 2013

Dash Musser-Brauner, Custodian, Housekeeping

"Dash never fails to enter Building 49 with a smile! Rain or shine, he is here with a good spirit, positive attitude, and humor. It is refreshing to know you can always count on him to be polite and courteous to staff, Student Assistants, and program participants in the office. Thank you, Dash, for all you do and for being a member of our team! "

–– Nominated by Casandra Olivares, Program Coordinator, Early Academic Outreach and Vanessa Bascherini, ATS Outreach Advisor, Early Academic Outreach February 27, 2013