Congratulations, Alli!

Our hats are off to Alli VanLue (hometown, St. Louis), another one of our graduating seniors. Alli has become a valued member of our staff (and sub person extraordinaire) in one short semester. When asked what she likes best about working at BUSP, her reply was, “All the wonderful and nice people who I had the privilege of meeting and working with.” She says she will miss “everything” when she leaves IU, but especially her closest friends, the restaurants, tailgating, and how the campus’ mood changes with the weather. In June, Alli will be moving to Madison, WI where she has secured a position as a project manager with Epic Solutions, a software company for healthcare organizations. She leaves you with this advice, “Spend less time stressing about classes/tests and focus that energy on building the relationships that will last the rest of your life!”

Congratulations, Alli! Best wishes with your new career.

Congratulations, Kyle!

Kyle Spanski, from Columbus, OH, will be graduating and leaving BUSP at the end of this semester. With a major in Business Economics and Public Policy, Kyle has been looking for employment in Chicago, New York, and the Columbus areas, and recently learned he has landed a position with State Farm in Chicago. A member of our staff since spring 2008, Kyle left BUSP for a period of study in Barcelona, Spain, then rejoined us. He says he loves the laid back and friendly attitude of his co-workers. He also appreciates the BUSP sub policy, which has come in handy for him. As he leaves IU for the work world, Kyle knows he will greatly miss the friends he has made, along with the college student lifestyle. His experience has taught him that there isn’t a need to take grades as seriously as people say, so he advises those he leaves behind to remember that there is a lot more to the college experience than just the classroom.

BUSP has indeed been fortunate to have Kyle on its staff, and his presence will be missed. Congratulations, Kyle! Our best wishes go with you to the Windy City.

Congratulations, Jaimie!

Our congratulations go to Jaimie Smith, a native Hoosier from Peru, who is graduating with a major in Public Financial Management and a Business minor. Jaimie, who has been chosen the BUSP Student Employee of the Year by the staff, joined the BUSP family at the beginning of her freshman year, and immediately became a much valued member of our team. She says she is grateful for her BUSP co-workers, who have watched her develop as a young adult. When she leaves, she will miss the Bloomington/IU atmosphere which she describes as enthusiastic, optimistic, and hopeful…a combination she considers a rarity in today’s world. Not ready to give up the books after wearing her cap and gown, Jaimie hopes to continue her education and earn an advanced degree in Higher Education Student Affairs. In fact, she may not be traveling far in the near future, as IU is one of her considerations for her graduate studies.

Carrying full course loads and working up to four jobs at the same time, Jaimie isn’t sure she lived a normal college life, but she is sure she has enjoyed every minute of it. She learned to take ups and downs in stride, and has become extremely proficient at time management, skills that will serve her well in the Wide World. She leaves her underclassmen at BUSP with these words of wisdom: “If you think you don’t have time to do everything you want, you would be fooling yourself…you just lost a good minute contemplating whether or not you had time to do it. Be an inspiration to others because they will inspire you.”

Jaimie certainly has inspired us. As she begins the next chapter in her life, whether she stays near or goes far, we wish her the very best life has to offer. She is definitely most deserving of it. Congratulations, Jaimie, on a job so very well done!

Congratulations, Josslyn!

Congratulations to Neenah, Wisconsin native, Josslyn Kennedy, who has been an important part of the BUSP staff since the beginning of her sophomore year. Graduating with a major in Marketing and Operations Management, Josslyn will be heading back to Wisconsin to work in operations at Schneider National in Green Bay. Her advice for underclassmen? “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” She borrowed these words (which she thinks are particularly fitting for operations majors) from Albert Einstein. What will she miss the most about IU & Bloomington? She says it will be $2 Tuesdays… and the friendships she made here. Some of those friendships are with co-workers, which makes the people of BUSP her favorite thing about working here.

We’re really glad Josslyn took a break from Wisconsin to spend some time with us in Indiana. Knowing her and having her on the staff has been a real pleasure. Good luck, Josslyn! Our best wishes will be going north with you!

Congratulations, Alex!

Congratulations are in order for Alex Evgueni, one of our graduating seniors. Originally from Odessa, Ukraine, a port city on the coast of the Black Sea, Alex came to the Kelley School to major in Finance, International Business, and Economics. Alex has been a valued member of the BUSP staff since the summer of 2008. He describes his time spent at BUSP as fun because of all the wonderful people he has had the pleasure of working with. (Are you one of them?)

He has this advice for his underclassmen, “Take advantage of your time here to focus on finding out what you really want to do in life. Try different things, explore the clubs and organizations, IU has a lot to offer. But also, don’t forget that those four years of your life are years you will never get back. After graduation, you are most likely going to find a job and you are going to settle down and work hard for quite some time. If you didn’t use these 4-5 years to have fun and meet some awesome people and enjoy your life as a young adult, you will likely regret it when the time comes to focus on your career and future. So have fun! Study hard and play hard, and focus on finding what you enjoy doing in life the most. “

After he leaves us, Alex anticipates missing his walks across campus and downtown Bloomington, so he hopes to have the opportunity to visit often. His future plans include working for a few years, and then pursuing either an MBA or a master’s degree in another field.

Wherever life takes you, Alex, our best wishes go with you. And by all means, do come back and visit often!

Fall Scheduling

Just a reminder that I'll begin scheduling fall semester hours on Monday morning (April 25). Call (855-8552) or come see me early that day to get your ideal hours. No e-mails, please.

Room Reservations

Since we're into I-Core and studying for finals time, we will no longer be taking group room reservations this semester.

Fall Scheduling

Terry will begin scheduling for fall semester at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25. Call (855-8552) or come see her early that day to get your ideal work schedule. Scheduling cannot be done by e-mail.

Remember that in order to schedule, you must be an employee in good standing. That means your time bank will be at the zero or above level by the last day of finals week. Not sure of your time bank balance? Contact Matt (mtmcgee@indiana.edu). If you know your bank is at the dangerously low level, do take a good look at the sub board. There are lots of open shifts coming up.

E-mail Terry (treynold@indiana.edu)so she knows you've read this post.

Kinder, Gentler Room Renewal Policy

From now on, our group room renewal policy is as follows:

"Rooms may be renewed for another two hour period as long as no one is waiting for a room."

"Waiting for a room" means no one is on the wait list and there is no one at the desk inquiring about a room. If all rooms are full and there is a waiting list, the group returning the key may add one of their names to the wait list.

Gone away is the fifteen minute waiting period required when all rooms are full. We think this new and simpler policy will benefit our guests and make our lives easier. Hooray for simplicity!