May 2022
Staff Feature
Bannon Earns Staff Achievement Award
Jen Bannon, associate director of Residential Life, has been awarded the Bill Berner Staff Achievement Award for the 2021-22 academic year. Bannon’s role in Residential Life focuses on student staff selection, training, professional recruitment and student leadership.
Staff Feature
Wood's Journey One of Persistence
Whitney Wood’s journey to her current role as CBORD coordinator for Purdue Dining & Culinary has been one of persistence, covering a move from out-of-state, inspiration from Purdue students, attaining a degree and pursuing her professional interests.
Staff Feature
Jonker to Retire After 38 Years of Service to Purdue
Steve Jonker, who currently serves as assistant director of residential housing operations for University Residences, will retire at the end of June with 38 years of service to Purdue University. He joined the University Residences team as a facilities manager, first at Fowler Courts, and later became assistant director of residential housing operations before earning his current role. While working full-time, Jonker enrolled as a student at Purdue and earned a degree in organizational leadership and supervision.