Holiday socials offer a chance to thank hard-working employees

Yesterday, we had two wonderful campus holiday celebrations for faculty and staff. The first, from 2-4 p.m. in the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, was a packed house of colleagues enjoying the season and festivities. The second, at 10 p.m., also at the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center, included more than 100 of our colleagues, many of whom we rarely if ever see. These colleagues work the evening and-or overnight shifts on campus or at RiverPark. When most of us arrive at CSU in the morning, and the buildings are spotless and secure, it is with great thanks to these associates. Many came to last night's party bundled for blasts of winter air. It was a chance for members of our leadership team -- such as Tom Helton, Eddie Woodhouse, Mike Medlock, Steve Morse and Laurie Jones -- to thank them for a job very well done. My wife Lauren and I were so very honored to spend time with them and express our thanks for the great and positive impact they have on CSU.