Every day, thousands of faculty, administrators, staff and students put their brains, hearts and muscles into creating the University experience. Some of those people -- the professor who inspired you in the lecture hall, the student government leaders who fought for parking and printing -- are recognized on a regular basis. Others make a quieter contribution.
When you recall your time at the University, think: Who affected your daily life? Who made sure the frappuccino machine in Wilson was stocked? Who graded your papers and exams, swept the halls you walked along, or empowered the student organizations that changed the way you thought about the world?
Following are just a few of the students and staff who might have made your four years at the University a little better: the student whose research boosted the University's prestige, the staff member who dedicated herself to getting students jobs, the volunteers who helped ease town-gown relations.
These are the people behind the scenes.
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