ABA RECONGITION & ENGAGEMENT

Pi Day Engages Staff Across ABA Division

On March 14, ABA celebrated international Pi Day with an informal pie contest, encouraging employees to participate in a cross-department engagement event.

The selection and variety of the pies made for quite the tasty treat, including peaches & cream, lemon meringue, key-lime, and even a chicken pot pie for those looking for something more savory!

Everyone was encouraged to try the pies and vote for their favorite. Director of Organizational Development, Elisa Chohan, recognized all of the participants, including the winner, in a recent email:

"Thank you to our pie bakers: Stacy Hayano, Frances Palu, Ademidun Adejobi, Priscilla Llamas-McKaughan, Kristin Weigle-Roberts, Candace Ensley and our back-to-back, reigning champ, Margaret Hwang, with her Peaches & Cream Pie!"

What made this year's Pi Day unique was the emphasis on cross-department participation. In addition to the Office of the Vice President for Administration/CFO and other Sacramento Hall offices participating, University Transportation & Parking Services (UTAPS), Facilities Management, as well as Accounting/Accounts Payable & Travel and Procurement & Contract Services held their own festivities.

Facilities Management Recognizes Monthly Best

January 2018 - Keith Kjelvik

"Keith is instrumental in keeping our 130 computers up and running. If he cannot solve an issue, Keith works with the IT Business Analyst or coordinates tickets to IRT and follows through until the issue is resolved. His commitment to cost effective solutions has saved the department money! Thank you, Keith!"

February 2018 - Michael Donovan

"Michael is an outstanding Lead Custodian and a true partner to his peers. Michael’s best asset is his ability to be diplomatic. He does not get upset during stressful situations; rather, he looks at a problem and comes up with a solution.  Michael respects everyone he leads, and knows that they have a lot to offer.

Michael Donovan is a valued employee, and a great team member to those he works with, one who has been a reliable source of wisdom and is always good for a laugh. Thank you, Michael!"

March 2018 - Marie Mann

"Marie Mann has proven to be a wonderful addition to the customer service area of Facilities Management. She is a very quick study, extremely intuitive, and anticipates our customers’ needs very well.  Marie has a great sense of humor and is very personable. She is very versatile and often has suggestions for improving our operational efficiency. Congratulations, Marie!"

Winter Door Decorating Contest Brings out ABA Competition

During the second week of December, just before the winter break, ABA offices showed off their holiday spirit by participating in a door decorating contest.

The door decorating contest challenged offices to create the best holiday themed door. With submissions from Accounts Payable, Procurement & Contract Services, Bursar's Office, Space Management, Facilities Management, the Police Department and more, the competition was fierce!

Judges for the contest remained impartial by sitting out if they worked in the specific office being judged, and cast their scores in secrecy based on a rubric. When all the scores were added up, the two winners were crowned!

• Best Individual Door: Nalaysa Sysa, Police Department
• Best Group Door: Space Management

Below are the doors, from left to right, Police Department, and Space Management.

Police Department Honors Employee and Student of the Year

From left to right: Officer Nate Rice and Elizabeth Ditoiu

"Please help congratulate Officer Nate Rice on his selection as the Sacramento State Police Department’s Employee of the Year. Nate is the department’s Community Outreach Officer and in that role he has played a huge part in providing assistance and information to the students at the Residence Halls and to the campus at-large. Nate is also a member of the CSU System’s Critical Response Team and has responded throughout the state to address emergency situations. Great job, Officer Rice!"

"Please help us congratulate Elizabeth Ditoiu, who received the Sacramento State Police Department’s Student of the Year Award. Liz is a Corporal in the Community Service Officer (COS) program and has been doing a great job as a supervisor by mentoring new CSOs. She has also been instrumental in detecting and preventing several on-campus thefts, including one from the Hornet Bookstore. Liz, who has been a key member of the Sac State Women’s Rowing Team, is set to embark on a career as an officer in the United States Marine Corp with the goal of becoming a pilot. Awesome job, Liz!"

ABA Celebrates Years of Service Awards

Before the winter break, ABA hosted its annual winter luncheon meeting to a rockin' soundtrack, literally.

This year, in an effort to help engage with staff and make the event more exciting, ABA's Organizational Development, with help from the Strategy Team: Achieving Results Together (START) committee, ABA staff were treated with multiple activities to liven up the festivities. In addition to great food, several games were played, including "guess who" and "name that tune."

Both games were based off of the 2017 list of Service Award recipients, celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and even 35 years of dedicated employment to Sacramento State. To view the full list of this year's recipients, click here.

In addition, Administrative Support Coordinator II, Don Nahhas, provided a true "red carpet" experience with his photography equipment and setup. To view the photos of ABA employees enjoying themselves, visit the photo gallery here.