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Syndi Haywood, associate director for UIT Voice Services and Business Administration, recently received the 2022 James McCune Smith Award of Veneration from the U’s Black Cultural Center and Black Faculty and Staff Association for being an awe-inspiring example of dignity, wisdom, dedication, and excellence.

UIT’s Robert Lake likes to center his Zoom meeting backgrounds around a theme. He shows up in costume, often with background music, props, and even in makeup — much to the delight of his colleagues.

Angelica Chacon, administrative assistant for Communications Infrastructure, is always on the go — whether she's spending time with her family, breeding dogs, or pursuing her passions in floral design, thrift shopping, interior design, and home renovation.

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.