IUB staff merit award winners 2000-01

	Chancellor Sharon Brehm presented the staff merit awards last month.
	Ruth Aten, administrative services coordinator for the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, has worked at the university for 20 years. When the folklore department was divided into two branches in 1999, she worked hard to ensure a smooth transition.
	David Breeden has been a Physical Plant electrician for 17 years. He was nominated for his leadership qualities, courteous nature, “can-do attitude” and problem-solving abilities.
	Harriet Castrataro has worked for the university for 23 years, six of which have been in her current position as an academic adviser and co-director of the placement center in the Department of Applied Health Science. She has a reputation for being “approachable and dedicated” and genuinely caring about those she serves.
	Ernie Robertson, a Physical Plant employee, tackles plumbing problems. A 30-year IU employee, he is noted for arriving at service calls with a smile on his face. Robertson is often called back to the campus from home or during weekends and, afterwards, always checks to make sure that his customers are satisfied.
	Rebecca Bryant, a 27-year IU employee, is office manager in the Department of History. She has been praised by colleagues for her good humor, warm personality and trustworthiness. In a department of 45 full-time faculty with 4,000 students enrolled each year, she is known for managing the office in an efficient, timely and highly professional manner.
	Kimberly Foust has worked in the Office of International Programs for seven years, where she is an accounting associate. In her position, she deals with visiting dignitaries, foreign scholars and students from abroad. She manages more than 200 different accounts spread over many locations on the Bloomington and other IU campuses.