Vice President News from Ian Harper
Hi everyone, I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. As I write this, snow is on the ground and the weather has decidedly gotten colder, so please join me in thanking all the Facilities Maintenance and Operations crew for their hard work in keeping the buildings clean, operational, and warm, as well as the sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
The “Staff Saver Wednesday” has proven to be a success, and we are pleased to announce that it’s being extended through the Spring semester; many thanks to the BASC team for their support and partnership. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is getting tremendous feedback, both in terms of its accessibility and the breadth of resources that are available. These are two examples of several initiatives that have been rolled out in support of our employees.
Please join me in welcoming our newest team member, Lucas, and in congratulating Hanna, Jackie, and Tippy on their promotions (details further below).
Finally, I wish you all a happy and peaceful Holiday Season.
Take care everyone and thank you.
Departmental News
Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC) Dining Services hosted a Winter Celebration Dinner on Tuesday, December 3, at Harrison and Brockway Dining Halls, featuring traditional favorites from many December holidays including Yule, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. The Raj Madan Café was open additional hours on Wednesday, December 4 (7-9 p.m.), to support the Study U Program. And Harrison Dining Hall staff hosted their traditional Moonlight Breakfast on Friday, December 6 (9–11 p.m.), in collaboration with Brockport Student Government (BSG).
BASC Dining Services’ Hours of Operation during Finals Week (December 9-14) may vary – please visit www.BASC1.org for the latest information. Starting Monday, January 6, Jitterbugs Café will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Harrison Dining Hall will be open daily from Noon–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–7:00 pm. Easy Money, credit, and debit are accepted.
BASC says, “You asked, Dining Delivered!”
Due to popular demand, BASC is pleased to announce that Staff Saver Wednesdays will be extended through the Spring 2025 semester (please note that it will not be available between semesters). As a special thank you to faculty and staff, BASC is extending the special $9.99 total price ($9.25 + tax) for any all-you-care-to-eat meal on Wednesdays at either Harrison Dining Hall or Brockway Dining Hall Express, for the spring semester.
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
BITS congratulates Krystal Perlman and Laura Coriddi for being the recipients of a COA Team Collaboration Award from the Council of Chief Information Officers (CCIO) at the Wizard Conference last week!! Krystal was awarded for helping found the COA Coffee & Conversations Groups and Laura was awarded for her work developing and co-leading the COA Coffee & Conversation for Programmers. They received a nice plaque from the CCIO team. Thank you for your leadership and time.
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
This bears repeating:
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC) announces that important work will take place in late December to upgrade our current electrical substation as part of the ongoing campus electrical infrastructure improvement project. As a result, power will be shut down on the entire campus while the work is being completed. Please coordinate campus activities around these dates:
- Power will be shut down at 6 pm December 27 and is expected to be restored at 9 am December 28.
- Power will be shut down at 6 pm December 28 and is expected to be restored at 9 am December 29.
The following buildings will operate on full building back-up power during these periods: Lennon Hall, Smith Hall, Brockway, and Seymour College Union.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important work is completed.
Departmental Fun Facts
- BASC’s Harrison Dining Hall and Brockway Dining Hall Express served 414 Staff Saver Wednesday meals during the months of October and November for an average of 52 meals per Wednesday.
Employees in the Spotlight!
New Employees
- Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO) welcomes Lucas Pritchard, Maintenance Assistant, to their team!
Promoted Employees
- FMO congratulates the following employees on their promotions: Hanna Guck promoted to Janitor, Jackie Carey promoted to Operations Assistant 1, and Tippy Srijaiwong-Nellist promoted to Supervising Janitor!
Birthdays in November
- Michael Alexander
- Scott Bennett
- Julie Caswell
- Sue Clase
- Thorn Damiano
- Jermaine Doster
- Tara Doty
- Christopher Faro
- Sonya Flynn
- Cameron Forsythe
- Lori Gergely
- Brian Guarino
- Adrian Harris
- Brittany Hendrick
- Dean Henion
- Robert Heywood
- Anna Hintz
- Isaiah Jenks
- Robert Jenks
- Betty Luce
- Jason Lusk
- Gina Maclaren
- Frank Mancini
- Theresa Martinez
- Iris Mateo
- William McNamara
- Kevin Mosher
- Sandy Mosher
- Christy Moyer
- David O’Mara
- Krystal Perlman
- Ivory Polk
- Ashley Sitton-Hoffman
- Robert Skrzypek
- John Spamer
- Serena Starr
- Matthew Stuttard
- Joanna Taylor
- Wayne Thorn
- Stephen Toole
- Jill Trimble
- Pam Turner
- Dan Walterick
Work Anniversaries in November
- Frank Mancini, 30 years
- Steven Osborne, 21 Years
- Gary Morog, 20 years
- Sondra Aman, 18 years
- Pamela Powell, 15 years
- David O’Mara, 13 years
- Jose Santiago, 12 years
- James Dunn, 9 years
- John Perevich, 9 years
- Laurie Smith, 9 years
- Brian Guarino, 8 years
- Stephen Kril, 7 years
- Jeremiah Russell, 7 years
- Tamara Gouger, 6 years
- Kyle Rombaut, 6 years
- Paul Brundage, 3 years
- Elizabeth Pearson, 3 years
- Timothy Reagan, 3 years
- Joseph Spada, 3 years
- Gabriel Rivera, 2 years
- Erika Johnston, 1 year
Green & Gold Star Awards – November 2024
- John Carlson (Mail Services): I am so thankful for all the help with mailings going out from the President’s office. Submitted by President’s Office
- John Carlson (Mail Services): For going above and beyond in fulfilling the UG accept packages. Submitted by Advancement & Communications
- Scott Castle (Facilities Maintenance): Excellent communication. Submitted by Nursing
- Sue Clase (HR & Payroll): For covering the BizLibrary presentation to new hires at NEST with very little notice! Thank you!! Submitted by Human Resources
- Angelo Cole (PTS): For your help with the Rochester Area College Presidents’ meeting on November 7. Submitted by Office of the President
- Angelo Cole (PTS): Amazing job reconfiguring the various meters & pay station to support the rate increases. Submitted by PTS
- Robert Fisher (Printing Services): For your over & above assistance with the signage for our SOBAM Women in Business Event. Submitted by SOBAM
- Mike Gamin (BITS): For assisting Advancement with all of it’s data needs! Submitted by Advancement
- Emma Grathouse (BASC): For your extraordinary service at faculty and staff events and for always going above and beyond. Submitted by Criminal Justice
- Juanita Jenks (Fac Custodial): Thank you for servicing our vacuum cleaner and taking great care of Brown! We appreciate you! Submitted by Learning Assistance Center
- Peter Lovric (BITS): For your kind and caring attitude and EXCELLENT customer service skills! YOU ARE AWESOME! Submitted by Education & Human Development
- Shawn Maher (BITS): Thanks for your help getting all our Blackbaud products connected to SSO, under a tight deadline. Submitted by Advancement
- Chris Martinez (PTS): For your help with the Rochester Area College Presidents’ meeting on November 7. Submitted by Office of the President
- Chris Martinez (PTS): Amazing job learning to reconfigure the various styles of meters & pay station to support rate incr. Submitted by PTS
- Kurt Pijanowski (BITS): For helping me recover use of my monitors so efficiently - and patiently! Submitted by CELT
- Pam Powell (PPS): for expediting the Artlist contract in support of University Communications. Thank you! Submitted by University Communications
- Tammy Robertson (BITS): For always supporting and putting students first! Submitted by BITS
- Laurie Smith (Administration & Finance): For your outstanding work creating and expanding our divisional newsletter! Submitted by Human Resources
- Pam Turner (BITS): Providing the tools and resources to put together a nomination packet in a short timeframe! Submitted by BITS
- Dan Walterick (Fac Custodial): For your meticulousness in the cleanliness of the second floor of Hartwell Hall. Thank you. Submitted by Dance
- Jasmine Wells (Fac Custodial): Thank you for your dedication and effort in keeping Bramley spotless! Submitted by Residential Life
- Melissa Wight (HR & Payroll): For the immediate & positive contributions you’ve made in your new position with the HR Dept! Submitted by Human Resources
Guess what?
- What is the longest first name among our A&F Division employees? Christopher! (And we have four!)
- What is the longest last name? It’s a tie between Hallenbeck-McPhall and Srijaiwong-Nellist!
- What is the shortest first name? No, it’s not Ian … it’s W! (as in W Ashmore in Facilities!)
- What is the shortest last name? It’s a tie between Moy and Oas (Glenn and Meagan, respectively)
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Upcoming Events
- December 23 through January 3 – Winter Break – Take some time off! (use accruals accordingly)
- December 25, 2024 – University Closed for Christmas Day – Relax and enjoy time with family!
- January 1, 2025 – University Closed for New Year’s Day – Welcome in the New Year!
For more upcoming events, check out our inclusive SUNY Brockport Events Calendar.
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