Bruce Thummel, maintenance and boiler lead supervisor, was recently awarded Nebraska Wesleyan's CORE Award.
The CORE Award recognizes a staff member whose efforts and contributions significantly exceed expectations in demonstrating or promoting one or more of NWU's CORE values: excellence, liberal arts, and personal attention to students, diversity, community, and stewardship.
"On any given day or night Bruce wears a variety of hats," said James Ruzicka, director of the physical plant. "You might see him playing a plumber, electrician, carpenter, locksmith, mechanic, critter catcher, and even a guest speaker. Bruce is always willing to help whoever, whenever, with whatever. He does all of this in cheer for the good of NWU and his team."
Thummel is a true asset to NWU. What might seem like a minor task to some, can make a big difference to our community. Students and employees show great gratitude for all he does across campus - much of which is unseen.
Thummel is there to help, even when it is outside his regular work schedule. He gives a substantial amount of effort to everything he does, and it does not go unnoticed. "Bruce will always disregard his own comfort to ensure the comfort of others," added Ruzicka.
He has a drive to help others and is known for turning a challenge into a learning opportunity. Thummel has many outstanding qualities that make him the ideal CORE Award winner - and Nebraska Wesleyan's community appreciates this often unsung hero.
Thank you for all that you do, Bruce!