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You Rock!

The SRU community ROCKS!
Acknowledge the positive contributions of a peer by submitting a quick summary below. A monthly winner is randomly selected from each month of nominations.

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you rock
Nicole Taggart
THANK YOU for always being so kind and helpful when it comes to booking any meeting or event. You are always able to give me an answer to any question or problem that may arise. It is so appreciated!
Submitted by: Paige Parker
Sep 23, 2026
you rock
Mike Macurak
Mike is an absolute joy to work with! He is always kind, helpful, and quick to get things done. I can always count on Mike to make my day-and my job-a little easier!
Submitted by: Carrie Thompson
Sep 22, 2026
you rock
Windy Stafford
Windy, you ROCK!! Orientation was a huge success this year thanks to your hard work, dedication, and all the heart you put into making it special. SRU is so lucky to have you!
Submitted by: Amanda Nichols
Sep 16, 2026
you rock
Betsy Strawbridge
Betsy, YOU ROCK!! Your knowledge and expertise are incredibly valuable, and you are always so willing to help. I truly appreciate you and everything you bring to SRU!
Submitted by: Amanda Nichols
Sep 16, 2026
you rock
Carrie Peluso
Carrie is a Rock Star! She always makes employees feel welcome and heard. Thanks to her organization and time management, our first fall payroll processing went incredibly smoothly!
Submitted by: Amanda Nichols
Sep 16, 2026
you rock
Samantha Bortz
Thank you Sami for all you do! The Macoskey Center is booming and she is the main reason why. Her enthusiasm and commitment to environmental sustainability is infectious. YOU ROCK!
Submitted by: Catherine Massey
Sep 15, 2026
you rock
Catherine Massey
Catherine serves as one of the chapter officers for Phi Kappa Phi and volunteers her time and talents to support our students in this honor society. Thank you for advancing excellence!
Submitted by: Karen Riley
Sep 15, 2026
you rock
Christina Silva
Christina serves as one of the chapter officers for Phi Kappa Phi. She volunteers her time and her talents to support our students in this important honor society! Thanks for advancing excellence!
Submitted by: Karen Riley
Sep 15, 2026
you rock
Shawn Lutz
With the win over ESU on Saturday, Shawn became only the 13th coach in PSAC history to reach 90 wins. Congratulations Coach, YOU ROCK!
Submitted by: Karen Riley
Sep 13, 2026
you rock
Kelly Patton
Kelly set up a plan and distributed the overstocked swag that we were able to source for various members of our staff. Thanks for going above and beyond.
Submitted by: Karen Riley
Sep 6, 2026
you rock
Nicole Dafoe
Typical of the great/substantial work by Dean Dafoe, she has worked tirelessly, advocates for students in a classroom whose temperature regularly exceeds 85 degrees, and she recognizes good assistance.
Submitted by: Anonymous
Sep 3, 2026
you rock
Shanna Blinn
Welcome to SRU! Shanna started this past summer and has been a wonderful addition to the College of Education! She is doing a fantastic job in her new role!
Submitted by: Tara and Cathy
Aug 28, 2026

Tell us who ROCKS

Anonymous
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Help us celebrate the everyday wins that make SRU great.

We all benefit from the effort, creativity, and teamwork our employees and students bring to the table, so let’s take a moment to recognize it.

Use this form to nominate an employee or student who’s gone above and beyond, made your day a little easier, or consistently shows up and contributes.

Together we can keep our campus culture kind, appreciative, and strong!

2026 Monthly Winners:

  • July: Julia Rismiller
  • June: Bret Rogowitz
  • May: Dallas Cott
  • April: Lisa Santee
  • March: Jennifer Schomaker
  • February: Cara Kriebel
  • January: Arthur Link, III

2025 Monthly Winners:

  • December: Charlotte Kohler
  • November: Lindsay McKissick
  • October: Penny Dean
  • September: Brad Henry
You Rock Mugs

Monthly winners are selected by the Strategic Planning Pillar 1 Committee through a random drawing from all You Rock recognitions submitted each month. Award recipients receive an SRU Yeti mug and a magnetic rock paperweight/paperclip holder.

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