As part of Employee Appreciation Month, Human Resources is encouraging everyone to submit a shout-out for a faculty, staff, or student employee. Simply write a sentence of appreciation for a colleague and submit it to Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu. The deadline to submit a shout-out is Thursday, March 23.

Read some of the shout-outs submitted this week!

“A shout-out to Laure Fredenburg:  She has gone above and beyond in communicating with me through a scholarship program process.  I had daily questions and she got back to me quickly and cheerfully!  She is absolutely amazing!” – Amanda Martin

“A shout-out to Will Storm for the great work he is doing to clean-up the alumni & development database!” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to Julie Purscell for all her great help with our Records Room transition.” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to Kathy Veach and Cathy Hoch in Finance for all of their help with our Records Room transition.” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to our Advancement Officers for their great work towards The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold.” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to Thad Smull for all of the day-in/day-out work he does that truly makes a difference!” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to our Annual Fund team and our UCM team for their great work on our 24-hour giving campaign – All In!” – Pam Pepper

“A shout-out to Jessica Armstrong for her skill with data and her patience in working with people with that data.  She’s a great colleague!” – Christine Marchand

“A shout-out to Judy Jones:  Judy has come into assessment with gusto! Judy’s energy is boundless and contagious.” – Christine Marchand

“A shout-out to Kevin Moenkhaus for his prompt and accurate work.  He’s always willing to share his expertise and knows exactly what it is you’re asking for, even if you aren’t sure.  He’s great to work with!” – Christine Marchand

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources