Good morning, all! Thank you to everyone who shared their plans to come to our School's holiday gathering and internal awards program this evening, Thursday, December 11. If you RSVP'd "Yes", you would have received a calendar invite from me for the event. If you were unable to complete the RSVP or have had your plans changed, please feel welcome to join us this evening as we should have a few extra seats. Date: Thursday, December 11 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Coyote Crossing Golf Club<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_cGxKF6WAXm1yJEy&data=05%7C02%7Ccce-all-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C972935d8d97940e583c208de38be523e%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C1%7C0%7C639010587225648255%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=byiW4srlLWbCzqN05%2F0KmyMLbnCf3e4ecFKc9IC5yJA%3D&reserved=0> - 5801 Augusta Blvd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Order of events: 5:45pm - Appetizers served 6:10pm - Welcome 6:15pm - Dinner is served; Dessert to e served immediately following dinner 7:00pm - Entertainment 7:15pm - Presentation of awards & recognitions Menu: * Apps: Spinach & Artichoke Dip, BBQ Meatballs * Dinner: * Entrees: Chicken Cordon Blue & Vegetarian Pasta * Sides: Roasted Red Potatoes & Roasted Root Veggies * Rolls with Butter * Salad * Desserts: Churros with cinnamon cream cheese dip & assorted premium dessert bars * Drink station: water, tea, lemonade There will be a cash bar available for drinks to purchase. Title of Award / Recognition Recipient Name CCE Outstanding Staff Award Diana Knecht Mary Ann Zimmerman Innovation Award Nusrat Jung Mary Ann Zimmerman Innovation Award Luis Garzon-Sabogal Ross Judson Buck Outstanding Mentor Nadia Gkritza Roy E. & Myrna G. Wansik Teaching Award Chip Blatchley Roy E. & Myrna G. Wansik Research Award Mirian Velay-Lizancos Harold Munson Outstanding Teaching Award Nusrat Jung 30 Years of Service Kymberly Pelfree 25 Years of Service Ayesha Shah 15 Years of Service Etienne Atisso 15 Years of Service Brandon Fulk 15 Years of Service Deborah Horton 15 Years of Service Mario Romero 15 Years of Service Laura Slusher 15 Years of Service Bridget Brunton 10 Years of Service Meredith Camp 10 Years of Service Drew Stone 10 Years of Service Ashley Watson We will also be recognizing Robert Hershberger for his retirement after completing several years of service to the Lyles School. Please note: The Years of Service recognition is reserved for staff members. The University has a separate and distinct process to recognize years of service for faculty members. Please let me know if you have any questions! Kind regards, Jaimee Jaimee Barr she/her Program Administration Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive Hampton Hall West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-496-0158 myStrengths<https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/myStrengths/index.html>: Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility, Intellection Upcoming out-of-office dates: I will be out of the office 12/22 - 12/23. The University is closed for winter recess from 12/24 through 1/2/2026. Happy Holidays!