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As this year draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on some of UIT's most notable achievements, events, and employee features and news.

UIT's Rachael Sheedy was desperate to get out the house, so she mapped out a gradual return to running. Her efforts culminated in the completion of her first half-marathon held in Beaver, Utah, on August 14.

Stucker will resume his responsibilities as associate director of ISO's Identity & Access Management team on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Please join us in congratulating the UIT employees who were nominated for the 2021-22 Kevin Taylor Memorial Service Award, established in 2014 to recognize superior service and ongoing contributions to the university.

UIT employees this month wished a fond farewell to Jill Brinton, associate director for the Project Management Office (PMO) for the past four years. Colleagues called the “cat lady” and basketball fan engaging, humorous, intentional, and no-nonsense.

The Heber City native and University of Utah alumna, who once aspired to be an architect, intended only to minor in music but found her true calling instead.

UIT is pleased to announce that John Penrose has been named the associate director for UIT’s Project Management Office (PMO). He replaces Jill Brinton, who is in the process of transitioning to retirement.

Swain, who has served as interim associate director since December 2020, brings more than 11 years of leadership experience and 15 years of experience in international education to the position.

The system administrator in UIT’s Campus Computer Support team also goes by Lord Christophe Von Lübbeke, a persona he assumes as part of the Barony of Loch Salann, the Salt Lake City chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

IT Project Manager Jody Sluder retired on February 16, 2021 after serving the University of Utah for 25 years. In lieu of an in-person party, UIT employees offered well-wishes via Microsoft Teams.