Cheryl Cooper Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations Cheryl Cooper, Law School, for receiving a SLU Spark. Cheryl was recognized by Ira Trako, Law School, for serving others. 

"Cheryl Cooper deeply cares for each of her colleagues and goes out of her way to help all of us have a better day.  Whether it's by helping us with our work or by simply adding a smile to our faces,  I could not think of someone more deserving of this recognition."

Amy Sanders Received a SLU Star!

Congratulations Amy Sanders, Law School, for receiving a SLU Spark. Amy was recognized by Ira Trako, Law School, for pursuing excellence. 

"I have learned so much about the law school and the University from working with Amy.  She demonstrates excellence in her daily work and has all of the attributes of a kind, compassionate and professional colleague.  In addition to being knowledgeable about the best practices within our profession, she goes out of her way to tirelessly help our students, staff, and faculty.  I could not  think of someone who is more deserving of this recognition."

Donielle Francis Received a SLU Spark!


Congratulations Donielle Francis, Doisy College, who received a SLU Spark. Donielle was recongized by Anne Westermeyer, Interprofessional Education, for serving others and pursuing excellence. 

"Donielle has taken the lead and done an excellent job with assisting the Center for Interprofessional Education and Research, particularly by managing the Interprofessional Team Seminars. She has a positive attitude, is always looking for ways our processes can be improved, and uses resources wisely. We love having Doneille as part of our IPE team!

David Stoddard Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to David Stoddard, ITS, who received a SLU Spark. David was recognized by Lori Jones, Nutrition & Dietetics, for serving others and pursuing excellence. 

"David works in the Instructional Media Center.  He has assisted me numerous times in printing posters to take to conferences.  He provides excellent service each and every time.  While providing this service is his job, the way that he does it is what stands out.  He always does more than is expected to make your printed job look perfect, and has a wonderful sense of humor which helps reduce any frustrations that occur as a part of the process.  He rechecks everything to ensure it looks right before printing and that nothing is pixelating.  His desire for excellence in what he does has ensured I consistently have excellent research posters to display, and I greatly appreciate the full level of service he provides.  Thank you David!"

Anneke Bart Received a SLU Spark!


Congratulations to Anneke Bart, Mathematics and Statistics, who received a SLU Spark. Bart was recognized by Bobbette Penrod, Mathmematics and Statistics, for 

"I would like to thank Anneke Bart for stepping up and offering to open her home to me during my recovery from major surgery. While there she not only take care of the things I was not allowed to do, she also took me to doctor visits, ran errands, and took me on a few outing to make sure I did not get cabin fever.  Her friendship and kindness allowed me to focus on doing the things I needed to do to recover."

Sterling James Received a SLU Spark!


Congratulations to Sterling James, Custodial Services, who received a SLU Spark. James was recognized by David Bross, a student. 

"Sterling has a friendly smile every time I see him. He welcomed me home and is a valuable part of dematt."

Sterling James Received a SLU Spark!


Congratulations to Sterling James, Custodial Services, who received a SLU Spark. James was recognized by John Nimmo, a student. 

"Sterling is the man. He strives every day to make living in Dematt a better experience. He could easily just wear headphones all day and not interact with the residents; but every time I see him, he has something positive to say that makes my day better. It was difficult to choose one of the six categories because he embodies them all."

Dan Hall Received a SLU Spark!



Congratulations Dan Hall, Public Safety, who received a SLU Spark. Dan was recognized by Carie Rakers, ITS, for serving others. 

"Officers Johnson & Hall helped me when I absent-mindedly locked my keys in my car when I arrived at work.  It didn’t look like they were going to be able to get my car unlocked when I mentioned calling my husband, who would have a 2-hour drive to bring me my spare keys.  Officer Johnson said he was not giving up.  Together they opened my car and saved me the embarrassment of calling my husband.  A very stressful morning ended with a smile on my face.  Thank you, Officers Johnson, and Hall."





Beatriz de Zaldivar Received a SLU Spark!

Congratulations to Beatriz de Zaldivar, SLU Madrid, who received a SLU Spark. Beatriz was recognized by Victoria Villarreal, SLU Madrid, for strengthening her community. 

"As the first person we see as we walk into the largest building on the Madrid Campus, Beatriz is that smiling face we are hoping to find. Her cheerful welcome and her willingness to help is most appreciated and a reminder that the day can certainly be as bright as we make it."