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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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you rock
Ryan Olesky
Ryan has been klling it in his accounting class and has been on top of his work. He is always looking for new ways to improve!
you rock
Rachel Patterson
Rachel is the rock that holds our team together. She is constantly going above and beyond to help us.
you rock
Rachael Luther
Rachael ROCKS! She lights up the President's Office with her smile and good vibes. Thank you for all you do each day in the President's Office!
you rock
Garrett Horrell
YOU ROCK Garrett - great job as MC and overall planner for the Employee Appreciation Luncheon today! So Fun! Go ROCK!
you rock
Grace Bennett
You did a great job of handling a difficult situation during a sporting event. Thanks for all of your great work.
you rock
Garrett Horrell
Garrett did an amazing job as game show host for our Employee Appreciation Event!!!
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Paige Parker
Paige is always quick to help and offers valuable tips that can make a big difference. You Rock!
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Sunshine Mushrush
Sunshine, your commitment to the Awards Committee and the joy you bring to Pillar #1 is truly contagious! Your hard work and dedication to the campus community is absolutely incredible!!!
you rock
Betsy Strawbridge
Betsy, your dedication to ensuring individuals on campus are recognized for the hard work they do is truly commendable. Thank you for being such an important part of the Awards Subcommittee!!
you rock
Ken Messina
Ken has been a driving force behind Pillar #1’s Awards Subcommittee. We’re incredibly grateful for his creative ideas and unwavering dedication!
you rock
Aaron George
Aaron has been absolutely instrumental in chairing the Awards Subcommittee for Pillar #1. His innovative ideas and get-it-done attitude have propelled us in such a positive and impactful direction!
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Earl Coburn
Earl is responsible for coordinating the StepUp! bystander intervention training program during WoW. This program is high impact at minimal cost to a critical audience and this year was best by far!

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.