2009 staff appreciation presentation

Welcome to the

2009 Staff Appreciation Reception!

Liberal Arts Staff – We salute you!

Africana Studies Staff

Thank You For…

Annette Jackson

your hard work on the Africana Studies course proposals. It was a huge task but you stepped

up to the plate like the professional you are and got every last one of them done.

Submitted by: Sherry Higginbotham

Anthropology Staff

Thank You For…

Cindy Hurt

all that you do for the Anthropology Dept and making it a great place to work! Your hard work and

dedication to the dept is WAY above and beyond the call of duty! We are very luck to have you to

work with!Submitted by: RL

Thank You For…

all the little things that are done on a daily basis that create a congenial as

well as a well-functioning department.

Submitted by: Donny L. Hamilton

Andrasia Prejean, Laurie Lind, Marco Veladez, Cynthia Hurt, Rebekah Luza

Thank You For…

being such an wonderful professional. I hope the College of Liberals Arts raises your salary to the

level you deserve. Submitted by: Filipe Castro

Rebekah Luza

Thank You For…



Cindy Hurt

Thank You For…



Marco Valadez

Thank You For…

helping with all of the little things, making our lives simpler!

Submitted by: Ted & Mike

Laurie LindCSFA

Arabic and Asian

Language Office Staff

Thank You For…

being the capable, efficient and very nice person you are. AALO is lucky to have you!


Carol Newsom

CLLAAcademic Advisors

Thank You For…

your patience and diligence as we transition to COMPASS.

Submitted by: Terri Burger

All Academic Advisors

CommunicationStaff

Thank You For…

answering all the e-mails that get sent to me but really are for you. :-)

Submitted by: Mike

Michael Steele

Thank You For…

organizing department functions and for helping me with the faculty search travel arrangements this

past year.Submitted by: Cathy Cordova

Pam Vance

Thank You For…

being so easy to work with.

Submitted by: Cathy Cordova

Emily Doucet

Thank You For…

dressing up as an M&M with me, Halloween and helping me sabotage Yellow's desk. Especially thanks

for always keeping my computer running smoothly. You are the best IT person ever!Submitted by: Sandra Maldonado

Diana Bushong

Thank You For…

dressing up as an M&M with me, Halloween and walking through Rudder at the "Aggie Mom's" function looking for a vending machine to find family members! We always have so much fun! And nobody knew who we were!

Submitted by: Sandra Maldonado

Cathy Cordova

Thank You For…

planning the most awesome Halloween party ever!

Submitted by: Pam Vance

Sandy Maldonado

Thank You For…

always helping me out... you are a blessing. And of course, thank you for your "time and

attention!" :-)Submitted by: Mike

Diana Bushong

Thank You For…

keeping this place going - we wouldn't be here if it weren't for you staying on top of all of our computer

complaints!Submitted by: Pam Vance

Diana Bushong

Thank You For…

always handling everything with style and grace and for taking over the LPE headaches. You rock!


Emily Doucet

Thank You For…

all you do in providing COMM student info needed for the management of the COMM computer labs and

classrooms that are managed by the COMM-IT Staff.Submitted by: COMM IT Staff

Emily Doucet

Thank You For…

always looking up information for me in Howdy – you're the best!


Michael Steele

Thank You For…

your help with supplying needed info concerning Journalism Studies students which makes it easier to

manage the computer classrooms used by these students. Submitted by: COMM IT Staff

Michael Steele

Thank You For…

the FABULOUS work on the AAB, your stellar work on my promotion portfolio, and ignoring my ties!

Submitted by: Mike

Pam Vance

Thank You For…

being so committed to our department. Your energy, dedication, and happy spirit make our lives

so much easier.

Pam Vance

Thank You For…

your excellent coordination and management of our dept. events. Your timeliness in disseminating

event info and in gathering IT requirements from speakers and

event participants makes it easier for the COMM-IT Staff to provide

the require IT support. You are so very organized!Submitted by: COMM IT Staff

Pam Vance

Thank You For…

your awesomeness with grad studies... and for calling me Mikey because it makes me feel young.

Sandy Maldonado

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

your continuing assistance and guidance with the

management of the business accounts associated with the

daily activities of the COMM-IT Staff. You always go above and beyond to explain those accounting words, acronyms, and phrases back it out of the account, which we only knew as Unidentified Flying Object.

Sandy Maldonado

Submitted by: COMM IT Staff

Thank You For…

always getting full refunds on my airline ticket cancellations... you work miracles! I miss your

joyfulness!

Cathy Cordova

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

putting up with (and being effective despite) all my mistakes filling out reimbursement paperwork.

You rock!

Cathy Cordova

Thank You For…

your diligence in learning all the TAMU business rules, regulations and obscure nuances; and then,

patiently and with great understanding and compassion

correcting those accounting blunders made by the COMM-IT

Staff. Your attention to such details helps us comply with TAMU

business rules and regs. In addition, we appreciate all the hard work you do to make sure

our biweekly payroll gets processed on time!

Cathy Cordova


Thank You For…

being a welcoming face in a new place, and for really modeling what an open-door policy looks like. I love our conversations- thanks for being

you!

Cathy Cordova

Submitted by: Jacquelyn Chinn

Thank You For…

being a breath of fresh air. You are terrific!

Emily Caufield

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

I am so grateful you were willing to always stay late for the AAB events and all the grad events.

You are awesome!

Jonathan Pampell

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

always coming to my assistance - and calming me down - when my computer acts up!

Jonathan Pampell


Thank You For…

bringing your technical skills and knowledge to the COMM-IT staff.

Each day you help our department members and students use IT to administer department business,

instruct our students, perform great research, and complete class

assignments.

Jonathan Pampell


Thank You For…

all your IT expertise! And for being so great to work with every day!


Diana Bushong

Thank You For…

your guidance & for keeping an open door! I value the many things that I learn from working with you.

Sandra Maldonado


Thank You For…

arranging all of our office social gatherings - those birthday cakes are beautiful and delicious!

Cathy Cordova


Thank You For…

helping me getting expenses processed for Journalism Studies.


Michael Steele

Dean’s OfficeStaff

Thank You For…

all your help with our changing to the COMM computer classrooms and labs to the use of student

NetID this semester. Your knowledge and experience was so

useful in making the transition easier and smoother than

expected. We also appreciate your willingness to share other

knowledge and experience each and every time we dial your

number (or email you).

Eric Willson


Thank You For…

being completely reliable - if you say you've got it - you got it handled!

Becky Jobling

Submitted by: Martha

Thank You For…

Becky is always prepared and is a terrific help. She knows what I need before I know I need it.

Becky Jobling

Submitted by: Pat Hurley

Thank You For…

not hurting me when I bring down the website, smiling and

resolving it when I asked you for help with my dean's iPhone

voicemail set-up, creating web changes that make faculty's life

easier - even if the changes make your life harder. You do a

great job - and always with a smile!

Blair Williamson


Thank You For…

being my web guru! You always know the answers to my web questions!

Blair Williamson

Submitted by: Mary Schubert

Thank You For…

being the silent ninja that moves about the office - unseen - ensuring our technology is functioning

properly.

Brad Goodman


Thank You For…

all the long hours, creative energy, and continuing diligence

you put into maintaining and upgrading the College of Liberal Arts computer domain. All your

hard work is sincerely appreciated by the COMM-IT Staff. You free us

to do the everyday tasks necessary to provide timely and effective IT

services for our department members and our students.

Brad Goodman


Thank You For…

your happy spirit, friendly personality and for your time and attention when I needed you the most.

Cheryl Hanks

Submitted by: Tricia Kelm

Thank You For…

Your organization and willingness to bring me up to speed on everything is so very valuable. Thank you!

Christie Dunn

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

knowing what I mean when I say that my computer is "wigging out" and fixing it for me! You

guys rock!

Jason PriceBrad Goodman


Thank You For…

everything! Look around, y'all - Jennifer had a hand in this. From development events to office

gatherings, Jennifer has our back! Despite a number of transitions, she hasn't missed a step - or a party planning

moment! Thanks!

Jennifer Newsom


Thank You For…

keeping the books straight! You smile no matter what I ask,

and then you give me the information I need, in a better

format than I could have imagined. It doesn't matter how many tasks you have going, what crazy deadlines we throw at you, you handle it all like a pro - with style, grace, efficiency and... a

smile!

Kristine Brisco


Thank You For…

being such great mentors! I have learned a lot from the both of you. Thanks for sharing your

knowledge of CLLA and TAMU with me.

Kristine BriscoCheryl Hanks


Thank You For…

the additional duties and responsibilities you assumed during the fall semester. Your hard work

and dedication are truly appreciated.

Kristine BriscoMary Schubert

Submitted by: Cheryl Hanks

Thank You For…

being such an awesome work family! I really enjoy working with all of you every day!

Kristine, Tessa, Becky, Christie, Sherry, Yvonne, Martha, Jennifer


Thank You For…

your professionalism, wisdom, capacity to take on another task cheerfully, and an absolutely vital

great sense of humor.

Martha Salsgiver

Submitted by: Ben M. Crouch

Thank You For…

the many things you've done to keep our office running smoothly over the last couple of months.

Martha Salsgiver


Thank You For…

You are amazing. I couldn't be more grateful for all your help. And thank you for not saying that 40

is over-the-hill! :-)

Sherry Higginbotham

Submitted by: Mike

Thank You For…

not skimping on the details! You make sure the i is dotted and the t is crossed, making my life - and the

lives of many others in the college - easier! Your follow-through and great attitude are remarkable and

appreciated.

Sherry Higginbotham


Thank You For…

the many, many things you do for us everyday that keep us on track and our office running

smoothly.

Tessa Smith


Thank You For…

making me laugh and bringing a smile to my face everyday. You have a warm and caring presence in our office. I really appreciate all that you do for

us!

Tessa Smith


Thank You For…

representing the Office of the Dean with professionalism,

a pleasant voice and a smile.

Tessa Smith

Submitted by: Cheryl Hanks

Thank You For…

all the time and effort you have put into getting the new IT ticketing

system up and running. For us, the new ticketing system has been a

major step in getting a better handle on the IT problems and issues our

departmental members are having. Also, we greatly appreciate your

Apple knowledge and experience and your willingness to share with those of

us that are more PC/Windows dominated!

Trey Dockendorf


Thank You For…

being steady and dependable. I can always count on Yvonne to follow through on a task.

Yvonne Powell

Submitted by: Pat Hurley

Thank You For…

being the glue that holds our office together. Without you, there would be no Undergraduate Student

Services. I appreciate how hard you work and how well you work as a team.

Undergraduate Student Services

Submitted by: Don Curtis

Thank You For…

being the best computer-problem-sleuther!

Jason Price


Thank You For…

your excellence in web design. We have had many compliments on the Career Fair website.

Blair Williamson


Thank You For…

all you do!! You are such a JOY to work with.

Mary Schubert


Thank You For…

all you do for us.

Tessa Smith


Thank You For…

handling the millions of student questions every day.

Judy Shear


Thank You For…

all your help with Student Council.

David Coleman


EconomicsStaff

Thank You For…

joining our department. You are a great addition to our team.

Andrew Nicholson


Thank You For…

your willingness to help with tasks around the office and run departmental errands. Your help is greatly

appreciated.

Jonathan Andring

Submitted by: Tricia & Jennifer

Thank You For…

being an outstanding business administrator. The department is in good hands!

Carolyn Teeter


Thank You For…

your dedication and hard work. You make my job more pleasant with your outstanding performance.

Economics Staff


Thank You For…

'Thank you Dr. Oliver', 'Happy Staff'

Economics Staff

Thank You For…

always being so patient and thorough in all you do.

Jana Lambert


Thank You For…

your dedication to the students and department. Your pleasant personality and smile are impeccable.

Jennifer Broaddus


Thank You For…

always being the first to volunteer to help, whatever the task.

Jennifer Broaddus

Thank You For…

your willingness to help me whenever I need help with my computer.

Tyler Kuckleman


Thank You For…

joining our department. Glad to have you as part of our team.

Lynn Drake


Thank You For…

Thank you Lynn for being so dependable!

Lynn Drake

Submitted by: Carolyn

Thank You For…

your time and attention to our computer needs.

Ross Atkins


Thank You For…

your time and devotion in advising our undergraduate students. You are truly appreciated!

Sarah Ura


Thank You For…

Thank you Sarah, 'You keep us laughing!

Sarah Ura

Thank You For…

doing a great job with the departmental workshops and planning of special events. Your hard work is

appreciated.

Teri Tenalio


Thank You For…

'Teri,', 'Coordinating functions for the Department', "You're the BEST"

Teri Tenalio

Thank You For…

'Tricia,', '"A true friend to everyone"

Tricia Kelm

Thank You For…

always being there for us and being such a good listener. We truly appreciate all that you do for us. You

are the best! :)

Tricia Kelm

Submitted by: Jennifer & Jana

Thank You For…

your patience and understanding with my computer needs.

Will Newnum


Thank You For…

'Sr Micro/Lan Administrator', "You're the BEST"

Will Newnum

EnglishStaff

Thank You For…

being somebody who actually enjoys the weight of new responsibilities! Thanks for all you do.

Dawn Brown

Submitted by: M. Jimmie Killingsworth

Thank You For…

always looking for new ways to make us all dependent on you--and for finding them.

You are a go-to person for go-to people! Thanks for all you

do.

Dalaiah Eiland


Thank You For…

always being cheerful and working so unstintingly. We couldn't get along without you.

Mary Farrington

Submitted by: Gary Stringer

Thank You For…

your quick responses to all of our technology requests!

Ed Lee

Submitted by: Cindy Raisor

Thank You For…

being a quick study and an efficient worker with high promise! Thanks for all you do.

Lisa Hoyt


Thank You For…

coming all the way from North Carolina to solve our

technical problems and brighten our day with a big smile. Thanks for all you

do.

Ed Lee

Submitted by: Cindy Raisor

Thank You For…

your superlative work on the World Shakespeare Bibliography Online as well as your work encouraging diversity on and off

campus.

Krista May

Submitted by: Jim Harner

Thank You For…

your unfailing productivity. We have to arrive early and stay late to keep up with Barbara. She is the center of our Undergraduate Office. When problems arise,

faculty and students run to her.

Barbara Newsom

Submitted by: Claude Gibson

Thank You For…

knowing all the answers to all the questions, and for being unfailingly upbeat and unflappable!

Paulette South

Submitted by: Sally Robinson

Thank You For…

being the "Queen of Compass." Your mastery of that realm is simply awesome.

Jaclyn Upshaw


Thank You For…

your amazing ability to find the fun in even the most mundane of projects.

Abigail Weston


Thank You For…

joining the Writing Programs Office and for being a wonderful model of Wisdom, Patience, and Optimism!

Abigail Weston

Submitted by: Joanna Gibson

Thank You For…

cheerfully taking on so many new responsibilities and making the English department's main office

run smoothly!

Lisa HoytDawn Brown

Submitted by: Dalaiah Eiland

Thank You For…

your incredible dedication. Even when under

pressure, you always have a positive attitude and

still find time to teach us new things. You are truly

amazing!

Barbara Newsom

Submitted by: Jaclyn & Abigail

Thank You For…

approaching each day with optimism, humor and a willingness to lend a hand wherever you are needed!

Abigail Weston

Submitted by: Jaclyn & Barbara

European and Classical

Languages Staff

Thank You For…

being such a wonderful friend and co-worker. I wouldn't have

survived this long without you! You rock!!!

Nina Morris

Submitted by: Ede

Thank You For…

bugging me when I need to be bugged!

Nina Morris

Submitted by: Joe Golsan

Thank You For…

your incredible sense of humor!

Ede Hilton-Lowe


Hispanic Studies Staff

Thank You For…

your calm, efficient, friendly manner.

Deyanira Ely


Thank You For…

always having a smile on your face!

Patty Garza


Mexican American and

U.S. Latino Research Center

Thank You For…

all of your dedication and commitment to your work as our

MALRC Office Associate. Your skills, optimism, and

thoughtfulness all combine to make the Center an excellent

place to work.

Darlene Flores

Submitted by: Dr. Edward Murguia

PhilosophyStaff

Thank You For…

your "can do" stress free attitude. Your cheery smile and beams of sunlight keep the department going!!!

Jamie Bosley

Thank You For…

your willingness to work around the clock to meet the needs of the department and also for your willingness to do more than is required of you!

Tom Ellis

Thank You For…

your warm smile and eagerness to assist anyone who visits the Department.

Katie Wright

Thank You For…

Our #1 part-time employee!! Thank you so much for your willingness to fill in where needed. We

appreciate your positive attitude.

Rosalie Glenn

Thank You For…

On behalf of the entire department of philosophy, I would like to thank you for another year of excellent service, tireless patience, and boundless good will.

Katherine, Rosalie, Tom, Jamie & Katie

Submitted by: Dan Conway

Political Science

Staff

Thank You For…

always keeping us guessing when (?)

Brad Epps

Thank You For…

having the right puntuation when needed!!

Carolyn Allen

Thank You For…

keeping the IT peeps straightened out!

Chloe Evans

Thank You For…

helping keep the labs, staff & faculty computers up

and running

Courtney Richardson

Thank You For…

helping keep the computers up and running

Duncan Price

Thank You For…

a smiling face to our sometimes overwhelmed undergrads

Erin Ivey

Thank You For…

keeping everyone happy on the Technology homefront

Ian Coker

Thank You For…

mentoring our undergrads

Mike Balog

Thank You For…

helping keep the IT dept running smoothly

Reed Williams

Thank You For…

all the encouragement you give to the undergrads

Sarah Ura

Thank You For…

keeping us all out of jail and legal in the eyes of the "law"

Lisa Blum

Thank You For…

helping the front office run smoothly

Haley, Courtney,

& Brooke

Thank You For…

a smiling attitude when things get rough

Carrie Kilpatrick

Thank You For…

being a fantastic "foster-mom" to our grad students

Lou Ellen Herr

Thank You For…

being the "all knowing" Queen of software

Avis Munson

Thank You For…

being our "go to" guy for all things great and small

Carl Richard

Thank You For…

being the Power in front of the throne

Dianne Adams

Thank You For…

keeping the money rolling in the right direction

Ludim Garcia

Thank You For…

a smiling face and "can do" attitude

Elaine Tuttle

Thank You For…

keeping the undergrads spirits up

Courtney Francis

PsychologyStaff

Thank You For…

Your sense of humor! What can be said??? Where would the IT group in the College of Liberal Arts be without those

chuckles to lighten our days?

Tyson Reddic


Thank You For…

your upbeat and positive spirit. You willingness to help others and your beautiful smile. The students

love you! "FABULOUS" job well done!

Zuleika Carrasco

Submitted by: Kathy Cangelose

SociologyStaff

Thank You For…

being cheerful even when faced by gloom. Thank you for being

efficient, kind, patient and brave! (yes, brave!)

Christi Ramirez

Submitted by: Jane Sell

Thank You For…

keeping things running so smoothly. You always keep your cool and your smile, even when

things are hectic (i.e., crazy). You always are on top of things and we really appreciate it. We are

lucky to have you with us!

Christi Ramirez

Submitted by: Mark Fossett

Thank You For…

being so helpful and friendly. You have been a big help to the department from the moment

you joined up with us last spring. Thanks for making the front office

such a friendly, efficient place.

Brenda Bernal


Thank You For…

your dedication to our students. Your efforts with advising really

enhance our undergraduate program and you help our

students in so many ways. In addition, your friendly presence makes the department a nicer

place for everyone.

Cristina Vela


Thank You For…

being so reliable and for being able to keep track of so many important things. Your careful attention to detail keeps us in good shape. You always come through! Thank you for all the

good help you provide.

Mary Pendleton


Thank You For…

doing so much to help everyone’s computer stuff work the way it should (despite how

we sometimes abuse it). You do so much for us, both behind the scenes as well as in our offices. We call you when disaster has struck, and you always get us

back on track. We really appreciate it. You have been making our life better for this

whole decade. CAN IT REALLY BE TEN YEARS ALREADY? Thank

you for all you do.

Virgil Martinez


Women’s & Gender Studies

Staff

Thank You For…

being the most capable and efficient person on the planet! You are always on top of things!

Nancy Sumpter


Thank You For…

when you think: "I'm going to need…," you find it's already in your mailbox. When you say:

"Shouldn't we start…," she's got it in the pipeline. When you imagine:

"It would be nice if we had…," she's got the perfect design. And then there are all the things you wish you'd thought of that she's already designed, organized or

captured in the perfect spreadsheet.

Nancy Sumpter

Submitted by: Marian Eide

Thank you for all that you do throughout the

year to support the College of Liberal

Arts.Submitted by: Ben M. Crouch, Interim Dean

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