We are proud to have employees like you as part of our team. Heartfelt congratulations to this weeks kudos recipients.

• John Swieczkowski for unclogging the kitchen sinks at District House: “The plumber was very nice funny and helpful and got the problem solved super fast. I didn’t get his name but was extremely pleasant!”
• Jose Ventura for repairing a hole in the wall at 2035 F 100: ” I wish I got his name but the man who came to patch the wall was great and left the wall looking like nothing ever happened!”
• Souk Vongs for resetting the low air pressure on rooftop unit in Discovery Hall Avenir Foundation Collections and Conservation Resource: ” Very quick and appreciated response”
• Crystal Brown for fixing a loose door latch in Potomac House: ” The employee was very kind, and they got the job done extremely quickly. They also had me double-check it to ensure it was completely fixed, which I appreciated.”
• George Clemons for handling a pest problem at 1959 E Street: “He got in touch with me to let me know what was going on, they are on top of it. Thanks”
• Terrence Branch for providing keys to Ross Hall: “Happy with the service”
• Bobby Brown for painting a room in Mitchell Hall: ” The painter was so kind and hard working!! He always informed me when he would be in my room and the progress of his work. 10/10″
• Christopher Gammon for fixing the noise problem with the air conditining unit in Mitchell Hall: “The worker was so kind and funny. Also, I submitted my request last night, and he came this afternoon around 1:00. I really appreciate the quick turn around. “
• Christopher Gammon for cleaning the AC unit in Mitchell Hall: “The technician was one of the kindest people I have met. He was fast and super kind with my situation with my cat. We had a lovely conversation. He is awesome! I wish I got his name!”
• Yared Yirgu for replacing the thermostat in Ross Hall: “I did not catch his name but he was very nice and professional. He even came back to check his work!”
• Julio Martinez for creating and installing a new cubicle sign at Support Building: “Julio is always efficient and does a clean and professional job!”
• Wallace Vauss for unclogging bathroom sink in Fulbright Hall Landmark Building: “The sink is fixed!!! Thank you!!!”
• Jason Kinikin for resetting GFCI breaker and restoring power in a classroom at Science and Engineering Hall: “I had a great experience with the technician. He talked me through how he was repairing the doors and what may have happened to cause the problems.Thank you.”
• Jeffery Kinard for his quick response to an unseasonably warm classroom at Ames Hall: “My classroom was 80 degrees (displayed on the thermostat). Someone quickly came and turned off the convector and was friendly and apologetic more could not be done.”
• George Clemmons for his assitance with a pest issue in a room at Mitchell Hall: “George Clemmons is an absolute treat. My roommate and I absolutely loved him and all his help over the past few days!”
• Anthony Baylor for replacing a shower head at District House: “Very happy with the new shower head.”
• Jose Ventura for replacing a broken office chair at Funger Hall: “The issue was fixed very quickly! Thank you for that”
• Martin Matthews for replacing drip pans at District House: “Came by very fast”
• Jeffery Kinard and HVAC Team for repairing AC at Cole Hall: ” The two lovely people who came to my room treated me with absolute respect and kindness. My issue felt valid and they not only fixed my problem, but also walked me through what they were doing and what I can do to improve the situation. I can tell they are both extremely hardworking and kind people and I just wanted to extend my gratitude for their job done today. Thank you again for everything.”
• Christopher Gammon for adjusting the temperature in a room at University Student Center: “Thank you for such a quick response!”
• Crystal Brown for tightening the hinges of the cabinets and fixing the hand sanitizer dispenser at Support building : “Crystal is the best! Patient and smart and thorough!”

Special thanks to this weeks kudos recipients! Your dedication is greatly appreciated.

• Carl Bryant, Victor Saunders and Rodney Totten for delivering boxes from the bookstore to 2025 F St: “All the guys were easy to work with and had the best attitudes. No one minded the rain! They were efficient, and the job was done neatly and quickly.”
• Raymond Wallace for ecycling pickup at Research Place: “VSTC staff always the greatest”
• Ebony Malone for providing vacuuming services at Science and Engineering Hall: “Thank you! It’s also great to have the fixit system for making these requests.”
• William Vigil for unclogging a drain at Somers Hall: “Process was very quick and easy!”
• Nestor Fuentes for restoring water pressure to a sink in Shenkman Hall: “The technician who came helped very much in a timely manner, and was extremely friendly and brightened my day!”
• Yared Yirgu for fixing the tempurature at Science and Engineering Building: “The technician was very helpful. I appreciate his quick response and his concern for making sure that all was well!”
• Nestor Fuentes for fixing a leaky faucet at Amsterdam Hall: “They did such a good job even though it was more work than was initially projected.”
• Raymond Wallace for replacing window blinds at Enterprise Hall: “Service was provided immediately for the public area.”
• Raymond Wallace for repairing a file cabinet drawer at 45155 Research Place: “Marvelous!”
• Terrence Branch for providing keys to Support Building: “The turnaround time from request to finished presentation was super speedy! Thank you!”
• Terry Snowden for repairing a window glass in Amsterdam Hall: “They were awesome! So nice and personable. I really enjoyed speaking with them and they did a great job.”
• Naomi Alvarado for cleaning lab area at Exploration Hall: “Housekeeper, Naomi Alvarado, reviewed the lab area with me prior to cleaning. She fulfilled the task in an exquisite manner. Thank you.”
• Terrence Branch for providing keys to Support Building: “The client was pleased — speed and efficiency!!”
• Debebe Demeke for replacing a fridge Potomac House: ” Everything was perfect and I was very satisfied with the work. Thanks for a job well done.”
• Housekeeping for cleaning the outdoor stoop at Building E: “Whoever cleaned our outdoor stoop/steps did an EXCELLENT job.”
• Frankie Green for vacuuming the floors at Science and Engineering Hall: ” The floors look much better. I’m sure the students noticed the difference and appreciated that the floors were clean.”
• Thomas Queen for replacing the lightbulbs in Merriweather Hall Bathroom: “I wasn’t there when it happened but the technician fixed my issue so kudos to them.”
• Terrence Branch for changing a key pad code in Media and Public Affairs: “Very prompt service. Completed within 24 hours.”
• Jose Ventura for fixing a window lock in Building AE, GSHED: “They came within an hour and quickly found a solution!”
• Christopher Gammon, Freddy Espinoza and Benyam Negusse for replacing a leaky unit at Law Clinic: “While the root problem has to be escalated to contractors, the HVAC staff who responded were proactive in providing space heaters.”

We’ve got so many kudos to catch up on that we’ve doubled the number in this post! Congrats to those mentioned in today’s Five Star FixIt Reviews!

• Jose Melgar for unclogging a drain at Shenkman Hall: “Very quick! Thank you!!”
• Charles Johnson for replacing a damaged mirror and soap dispenser in Ames Hall: “Our request was completed very quickly!”
• Nestor Fuentes for restoring the water temperature back to a normal range for resident at Shenkman Hall: “The technician was extremely helpful and explain everything to me. I understand the hot water is a building-wide issue, but I really appreciate the help I received today.”
• Tim Lindsey and Souk Vongs for responding to a carpentry issue at Enterprise Hall: “The immediate attention to the need was much appreciated. Thank you.”
• Terrance Bates and Terence Taylor for retrieving an earring from a sink drain in District House: “I truly appreciate their commitment to getting my earring back. I just wanted to make sure that the earring didn’t mess with the plumbing, the response time was fast, and they left my earring on a paper towel. Thank you to whoever did this.”
• Jose Chevez for fixing the water temperature at South Hall: “Amazing service”
• Jodi Friedman for repairing the shower at Thurston Hall: “Thank you for fixing the shower! “
• Terence Taylor for unclogging a sink drain at District House: “The technician was very kind and fixed our water pressure as well, even though our request had only been to fix the clogged drain.”
• Souk Vongs for fixing and restoring power in Exploration Hall: “The repair was done in a timely manner and issue resolved for faculty.”
• Charles Johnson for unclogging a drain at Somers Hall: ” The person who responded to the FixIt was extremely nice and we really appreciated him coming out so soon. He was amazing”
• Michael Akyea for taking care of a lighting issue at Ross Hall: “Mike was wonderful and always greeted me with a huge smile on his face.”
• Anthony Baylor for unclogging a toilet at District House: “They were great, thank you so much for your work. Couldn’t even tell someone had been there other than the fact the toilet was no longer clogged.”
• Jodien Gordon for fixing the toilet seat at Somers Hall: “Technician was super friendly and diligent”
• Touraj Jabbari for fixing the cracks a wall at Shenkman Hall: ” He was super nice and accommodating. Got it done fast and flawlessly. Couldn’t have been better! Thank you so much!!”
• Carl Bryant and Brian Johnson for the bulk trash pickup at Hall of Government: “workers are wonderful people!”
• Adolfo Palacios for fixing a jammed door at University Student Center: “Adolfo is amazing!”
• Carl Bryant and Brian Johnson for providing ecycling assistance at Funger Hall: “Service was fast and efficient”
• Aaron Ferebee for unclogging a drain at Mitchell Hall: “Thank you so much for also fixing the water pressure on my sink!”
• Anthony Jones for fixing lights at University Student Center: “The electrician was friendly, and did a great job. I wanted to say thank you to him for his expertise and good work.”
• Freddy Espinoza and Benyam Negussie for fixing air vent noise in Building E: “Service was provided promptly. The technicians were knowledgeable, professional, and courteous.”