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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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Dr. Monfore
Dr. Monfore is one of the best education professors! I have learned so much from a better understanding autism to becoming a better educator myself!
you rock
Amanda Nichols
Excellent attention to detail! I really appreciate you!
you rock
Kristina Goyak
Kristina is very organized and knowledgeable about her accounting role assisting with the Athletics Department. She is extremely easy to work with and a team player. Kristina ROCKS!
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Roberta Page
Roberta exhibited extreme engagement when she worked with a parent of a former student athlete who had passed away. The experience was so moving for the parent and their impression of SRU was elevated
you rock
Kelly Patton
Kelly and I worked together on the Commencement Committee and she did a wonderful job communicating with everyone and organizing all of the details. She is amazing and deserves so much credit!
you rock
SRU Music Department
Thank you for the warm welcome as I finish transitioning into the music department at SRU. I am honored to join the team and excited to begin making music in January!
you rock
Ed Grossman and Grounds Crew
Huge appreciation to Ed and his team for their hard work over the last two weeks to ensure that students and faculty were able to complete the semester with minimal disruption despite the bad weather.
you rock
Ursula Payne
Ursula is continually looking for a positive solution to our challenges. This is a gift for those involved and for the entire university.
you rock
Tina Moser
Tina continually ensures that our Council of Trustees meetings are well organized and professional. She makes sure that everyone has what they need and that we are able to communicate effectively.
you rock
Rachael Luther
Rachael did an amazing job of organizing the faculty and staff holiday reception. Thanks for your attention to detail and for making it such a welcoming event.
you rock
Emily Skoczlas
Emily went above and beyond in creating a new PCRED initiative. She was responsive, collaborative and helped to move the group forward. The first event went well due to her hard work & preparation.
you rock
Timothy Little Tran
Engaging our community through your work with the choirs. Nothing short of inspiring.

Tell us who ROCKS

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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.