Pats for Patriots: August Round-Up
Welcome to this month’s Pats for Patriots kindness recognition. As we begin a new academic year, campus is filled with energy, anticipation, and preparation. In the midst of this busy season, small acts of kindness can have an especially meaningful impact.
While we can’t highlight every thoughtful gesture, the examples below reflect just a few of the many moments of care and connection shared across our community. Each one is a testament to the generosity and spirit that define the George Mason community.
Ajit Gokaraju & Marci Makin
Advancement and Alumni Relations
“Thank you both for your positivity and patience while developing the gift agreement filing process within PatriotForce. You tackled every challenge — from coding to testing to requests of the finest details— with creativity and kindness. This partnership has been a pleasure, and the end result will greatly benefit our fundraising efforts.”
- Valerie Dunn, Una Murphy and Tracy White
Advancement and Alumni Relations and the George Mason University Foundation
Alissa Karton
University Life
“Great seeing you again today for our beginning-of-year meeting! Thank you so much for all your support and for your kindness. Looking forward to working with you again!”
- Student
Schar School of Policy and Government
Andrea Cifuentes
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
“Thank you so much for your patience and go-getter attitude, Andrea! You've been such a tremendous help as I’ve worked through creating and editing materials. I truly appreciate the time, care, and attention you bring to everything we collaborate on. It makes a big difference, and I’m so grateful we get to work together!”
- Ashley Korman
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Erica McQuiston
Information Technology Services
“Erica leads with heart. She cares about her team members and conducts regular check-ins to ensure success as well as to offer opportunities for open communication. She is always on the ball with responding to any request, no matter how busy she is, and always with loads of detail. She also always makes time to talk through more complicated assignments to allow space for questions and discussion. Erica is always looking for ways to grow and provide opportunities for her team, and never bashful about giving constructive input. Thanks for all you do, Erica!”
- Whitney Sublett Wood
Information Technology Services
Lee Faber
Information Technology Services
“Lee is phenomenal! She always has her ear to the ground for everything move related, ensuring quick action and coordination of the numerous aspects, all with the impacted parties' best interest in mind. She is constantly on the go and always ready to help, no matter how big or small the task at hand. Most notably, she ALWAYS recognizes others for their hard work and she deserves one of the biggest shout-outs of all! Thanks for all you do, Lee!”
- Whitney Sublett Wood
Information Technology Services
OIPS Front Desk Team
Office of International Programs and Services
“Thank you to the entire Front Desk Team at Office of International Programs and Services for supporting our International Students during a VERY BUSY August. You are all amazing and I thank you for your incredible work ethic and your professionalism. Thank you!”
- Julia Adams
University Life
Veronica Bonilla, College of Engineering and Computing
“Vero is an amazing team member and I am so grateful to her for taking ownership of our IT 293 video presentation and for her willingness to present during orientation so frequently. Vero is clearly dedicated to supporting our students and her kind and she is a valued member of our team.”
- Lisa Sevilla
College of Engineering and Computing
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