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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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Tyler Gray
Lt. Gray is so friendly & always there for students. During WOW, & during any shift for that matter you can find him interacting with the students. He even chalked the walk alongside of the students!
you rock
Christopher McKain
Christopher has been so helpful in creating DocuSign solutions that GREATLY improved our office's efficiencies and student support - so responsive and communicative! You Rock!
you rock
Dylan Lasher
Dylan rocks because the SRU Women's Volleyball team was a recipient of the 2026 AVCA Team Academic Award! Well done!
you rock
Elissa Druschel
Thank you for volunteering with our Cardboard Clean-Up Initiative during Move-In! Your time, energy, and teamwork helped to support our sustainability efforts. We appreciate you.
you rock
Amber Holmes
Thank you for the time and energy you gave to the Cardboard Clean-Up Initiative! From planning and managing sign-ups to execution and pitching in, your support was essential to its success.
you rock
Michael White
Thank you for volunteering with our Cardboard Clean-Up Initiative during Move-In! Your time and teamwork helped keep campus clean and made Move-In more sustainable. We appreciate you!
you rock
Scott Albert
Thank you for your leadership in planning our Cardboard Clean Up Initiative and ensuring our volunteers were prepared to work safely and effectively. Your guidance made this effort a success!
you rock
Dave Wilmes
Dave did a wonderful job all summer shepherding the parents of our incoming students. You serve as a great resource for these families and as an amazing ambassador for the best of SRU.
you rock
Julia Tangeman
Julia did an amazing job planning and executing the WOW Carnival. So many great rides, carnival games, and snacks!! The students were having so much fun because of your great work. Thanks You Rock!
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Kelly Patton
Kelly always goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome. She does a great job at noticing their strengths and letting them know, while often going underappreciated herself!
you rock
Vicki Brendlinger
Vicki is one of the best! She is very hard working & diligent in all of duties here in North Hall. She takes pride in every aspect of cleaning and taking care of our building.
you rock
Jeremy Lynch
Jeremy, thank you for all of the hard work you've put into your new role as IRB Chair. You've made such a positive impact in such a short amount of time. You are appreciated! You ROCK!

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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.