BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to the University. In September 2024, five staff members in the App State College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) received Shout Outs from their colleagues.
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Dief Alexander
University Program Associate
CAS Dean's Office
A nominator wrote about Alexander, "Dief has kept things running smoothly for our department travel approval and reimbursement requests. I appreciate that he jumped right in and didn't look back. Thanks, Dief!"
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Mindy Cook
Administrative Support Associate
Department of Physics and Astronomy
A colleague nominated Cook for "always being helpful for the department and maintaining a smile on her face while doing so."
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Patrick Richardson
CAS Electrical Engineer
Department of Physics and Astronomy
A colleague nominated Richardson for "going far above and beyond job description to provide technical support for the AppalAIR facilities."
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Astrid Sosa
Administrative Support Associate
Department of Mathematical Sciences
A nominator wrote about Sosa, "Astrid is picking up extra work and doing it with a bright, friendly smile!"
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Cindy Trivette
Administative Support Specialist
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
A nominator wrote about Trivette, "Cindy does an exceptional job EVERY DAY of keeping our large, diverse department running!"
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Additionally, Lauren Gibbs (CAS Communications Director, University Communications), Jasmin McFayden (CAS Development Director, University Advancement) and Clint Nelson (CAS Desktop Support Specialist, IT Support Services) received shout-outs:
A nominator wrote about Gibbs, "Lauren is exceptional at communicating college news, events and awards to the college everyday. She helps Chairs with their newsletters and websites and is a wonderful advocate for departments in the college."
A nominator wrote about McFayden, "Jasmin is the uber professional, always seeking more knowledge in her field and encouraging her colleagues by her unwavering support."
A nominator wrote about Nelson, "Clint Nelson is always willing to help with computer support and always does it with a smile."
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To give an App State staff member a Shout Out, visit staffsenate.appstate.edu/committees/staff-recognition.
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About the College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college. These units span the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. CAS aims to develop a distinctive identity built upon our university's strengths, traditions and unique location. The college’s values lie not only in service to the university and local community, but through inspiring, training, educating and sustaining the development of its students as global citizens. More than 6,800 student majors are enrolled in the college. As the college is also largely responsible for implementing App State’s general education curriculum, it is heavily involved in the education of all students at the university, including those pursuing majors in other colleges. Learn more at cas.appstate.edu.
The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University
The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University