The Illinois Professional Digest August 2020

Illinois Professional Campaign

Aug 31, 2020 10:00 am5 views

We value, respect, and support all employees and emphasize the diverse ways that employees carry out and support the university's mission.

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Prairie Research Highlight: Travis Ashby, Climatology Programmer

Aug 30, 2020 11:15 am18 views

Travis Ashby, a climatology programmer with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center at the Illinois State Water Survey, recently answered a few questions about his career.

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INHS Highlight: Kristopher Maxson, Ecologist

Aug 30, 2020 11:15 am1 views

Meet Kristopher Maxson, a large river fisheries ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS). Maxson originally joined INHS in 2009 as a fisheries technician, and recalls his time as a tech as a priceless experience that is vital to the work being done.

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Allerton Park Spotlight: Tien Douglas

Aug 25, 2020 11:15 am38 views

Tien started with Allerton during the very first week of the stay-home order, entering her position ready to help, and has since been a bright and caring addition to their staff. Along with her day-to-day tasks, she’s also taken on a very important role in leading Allerton’s COVID-19 staff-focused safety efforts.

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UIPD Employee of the Month: Kyle Bletscher

Aug 25, 2020 11:15 am8 views

Please help us in congratulating Security Guard Kyle Bletscher as he is the University Police Department’s August employee of the month! You can read about how Bletscher's keen situational awareness aided in recovering a stolen bicycle at the link below.