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 – 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

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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!