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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.

John Simon

You are awesome! I appreciate your hard work!

Submitted by: Roberta Page

Aug 12, 2026

John Simon

Thank you for your constant guidance and support. The University is fortunate to have someone with your depth of knowledge and experience.

Submitted by: Kelly Patton

Aug 12, 2026

Jessica McCurdy

Jess truly rocks! She consistently goes above and beyond to make sure our international payments are processed promptly ensuring that our study abroad programs proceed smoothly without complications.

Submitted by: Jenny Kawata

Aug 8, 2026

Jeff Breese

Jeff’s been an awesome addition to Athletics! He hit the ground running bringing back wrestling and is super professional, dedicated, and a total pleasure to work with.

Submitted by: Kelly Patton

Aug 6, 2026

Raquel McDonald

Raquel goes out of her way to bring the Athletics Department together by planning outings and get-togethers. She’s always the first person to step up whenever someone needs a hand. THANKS RAQUEL!

Submitted by: Kelly Patton

Aug 6, 2026

Dan Brown

Dan You're gearing-up for the busiest time of your academic year. All the work you have put in over the summer and to ready the halls for our students is great. Thank you.

Submitted by: PTB

Aug 5, 2026

Jenny Kawata

Jenny, The amount of positive energy you put into your students is something that should be emulated. The work that you do is making a wonderful impression on our students.

Submitted by: PTB

Aug 5, 2026

Charlotte Kohler

Charlotte did a fantastic job supporting Student Employment and Payroll this year. She consistently provided outstanding service and assistance to our faculty, staff, and student employees! YOU ROCK!!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Jul 29, 2026

Jennifer Schomaker

Jenn did a fantastic job supporting Programs Hosting Minors and Summer Camps this year. She consistently provided exceptional customer service and guidance. YOU ROCK, JENN!!!!!!!

Submitted by: Anonymous

Jul 29, 2026

Julia Rismiller

Julia - Your helping the department by leading the SOP procedure is amazing. I am so grateful to work with you.

Submitted by: PTB

Jul 22, 2026

Tim Slekar

For taking on submitting state and federal grants when it is needed, for sticking with it when it is hard, and for completing the task when the reward is the effort and not the return. Well done.

Submitted by: Troy Miller

Jul 10, 2026

Linda Moore

Linda is beyond helpful and is always willing to assist. For 39.5 years, SRU has been lucky to have her. Thanks, Linda for always being willing and patient to help.

Submitted by: Patrick Beswick

Jul 9, 2026

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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