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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.

Joel Protivnak

I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Joel for consistently going above and beyond. His efforts make a real difference, and I appreciate it!

Submitted by: Jon Tomko

Nov 12, 2025

Travis Wunsch

Travis consistently goes above and beyond for Athletics. He is great at juggling schedules and making sure things get delegated and done on time.

Submitted by: Kelly Patton

Nov 12, 2025

Sararose Lynch

A student was raving about the energy & support she received in meeting with Dr. Sararose Lynch for advisement. I have heard this many times from students. Thank you for your care for students!

Submitted by: Julie Ferringer

Nov 12, 2025

Lindsay McKissick

Lindsay is always on top of the details and business processes. When we need to implement a new process, she knows how to connect new dots and her expertise makes things run smoothly. You ROCK!

Submitted by: Sharyl Vaughn

Nov 7, 2025

Penny Dean

Thank you for all of your work on setting up training meetings! You always go above and beyond to help everyone at any time. You are so appreciated.

Submitted by: Mary Caylor

Nov 7, 2025

Alec Volz

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Alec for consistently going above and beyond. Your efforts make a real difference, and we appreciate you!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Nov 6, 2025

Alec Volz

Alec is so responsive and always willing to lend a helping hand! Thanks for all you do, Alec!! You ROCK!

Submitted by: Carrie Peluso

Nov 6, 2025

Ken Snyder

Ken is always willing to help solve any problem, and he does it with a smile on his face. You ROCK, Ken!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Nov 3, 2025

Joel Protivnak

Joel shares a tremendous amount of positivity to the IATS team. His input on important matters is highly valued among all of us!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Nov 3, 2025

Tyler McIntosh

Big thanks to Tyler McIntosh for his outstanding work in college sports. Your passion and professionalism make a real difference at Slippery Rock! #CelebrateCSC

Submitted by: Roberta Page

Nov 3, 2025

Jon Holtz

Shoutout to Jon Holtz for his dedication and excellence in college sports—your impact is felt far and wide at Slippery Rock. We appreciate you! #CelebrateCSC

Submitted by: Roberta Page

Nov 3, 2025

Patrick Beswick

Patrick rocks for a gazillion reasons, but this submission is specifically for how always he goes out of his way to help others. Thanks for helping me on the Friday of homecoming and for being YOU! 🙂

Submitted by: Brittany Fleming

Oct 31, 2025

Tell us who ROCKS

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

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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