Post an ArtSci Shoutout
To the whole student services team, my new spot: I feel so welcome, supported, and safe since joining this team and I want to thank you all for creating this environment. It's always daunting to start a new job, but it is that much easier with such a wonderful team, so thank you all!
From: Dani D'Souza
Thank you Lindsay and Nancy for all your support to help us establish the ³ÉÈË´óƬ International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS)! We could not exist to serve our chemistry departmental community without your efforts. -ACS Chapter Executive Committee
From: Dan Reddy
Dear Chandra - Thank you for all that you bring to the Arts and Science Online Department, you are an invaluable member of the team and your approach to exemplary work is second to none. Your ability to listen creates an environment where people feel respected and are empowered to help each other. I am unbelievably lucky to have been able to work alongside you and you have set the bar incredibly high for any supervisor I may have in the future. Your positive attitude is infectious, and your dedication, hard work, generosity, support, and leadership have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for all that your bring to the team, you are such a bright light and role model to many. Thank you for being there for me, you were not only my colleague, but also my mentor and friend. I could could go on, but hope this message reminds you of the inspiration you truly are!
From: Avery Webber
Shout out to Laura and Alex for their leadership in physics on the EDIIF committee, and to Lindsay for her many hours spent in study design, focus groups and data analysis, all to help us move toward becoming a fully inclusive community (and to #EmbraceEquity!)
From: James Fraser
On IWD, I want to acknowledge Dawn's leadership in launching a community of practice to support research accounting practices within FAS. Thank you Dawn for taking the initiative, paying attention to our researchers' needs, and for everything that you do to help our research community thrive.
From: Stéfanie von Hlatky
Sending out my sincere congratulations to Dr. Sara Nabil in the School of Computing. Dr. Nabil has earned the Ban Righ Foundation Inspiring Women Mentorship award for her mentorship of both graduate and undergraduate students working in her lab, the HCI Design Studio. Dr. Nabil is an excellent example of this year’s International Women’s Day theme #EmbraceEquity. Read the story: Mentor makes a positive impact
From: Vice-Dean Lynda Jessup
I can't say enough to thank you for all of your support since I started at ASO last year. I have been so lucky to have you as a colleague. You are supportive, caring, patient, and bright, and ASO is so lucky to have you. Thank you, Linda, for your support and guidance over the 2 roles that I have held with this team.
From: Dani D'Souza
A big thank you to Jordan--a member of the Student Educational Technology Assistant Team. Jordan's assistance with accurate and timely closed captioning to ensure accessibility of content was exceptional, and much appreciated! : ) Wishing you a great end to the year!
From: Meghan Norris
MANY thanks for your time and care in support of our students. It is very much appreciated!
From: Meghan Norris
Thank you, Jason, for being our new fearless leader, and for all the wonderful kindness, compassion, and excitement for teaching and learning and instructional design that you bring to our team. Looking forward to all that we will achieve together. As you say, "To Infinity and Beyond!"
From: Toni Thornton
Registration is an especially busy time, and Chris' efforts to support departments are SO appreciated. Thank you, Chris!
From: Meghan Norris
Dear Timetabling Team,
THANK YOU SO MUCH--your patience, expertise, and support in troubleshooting are critical to our success. You have my sincere thanks!
From: Meghan Norris
A heartfelt thanks to Missy Chareka who is a true rock. Her knowledgeable and unbelievably fast support is exceptional. Very grateful to have such a wonderful colleague! Thanks for everything, Missy!!
From: Meghan Norris
I just wanted to give my graduate student Laura de la Roche a shout-out for the amazing work that she is continuing to do-she is an amazing student and an outstanding colleague and I feel so fortunate to be her mentor!
From: Beth Kelley
Thank you Angie for your tireless work in the graduate office! We will miss you! Enjoy your retirement!
From: Beth Kelley
I don't know what we are going to do without you! I am going to your never-ending willingness to help, our chats in your office and your candy :-) I hope you enjoy yourself immensely in your retirement and don't be a stranger!
From: Beth Kelley
Thank you John for working with us and the ITS team to setup the telemetry for our weather stations in the high-Arctic, and on short notice! Despite barriers along the way, your help gives us hope that we can find way to access remote field measurements right here at Queen's. Our department is so fortunate to have you, and hopefully there's not too much more troubleshooting ahead ;) Thanks again John!!
From: Laura Thomson and Maddie Myers
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Dear Justin, Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the department. Your willingness to go above and beyond is so appreciated! You provide technical support and informal training to users on the use of applications, software and hardware. You assist in the maintenance of operational systems and our computer teaching lab. You are always available to provide troubleshooting to the support staff and in faculty research labs.For all of this and much, much more...THANK YOU!
From: Theresa Brennan
Dear Anja, Thank you for managing and coordinating all administrative matters relating to the Undergraduate Office. You provide expert knowledge and advice to students and work tirelessly to ensure deadlines are met regarding timetabling, exams and grades. We are very lucky to have you as a member of our Team!
From: Theresa Brennan
Thank you, Nadia, for your incredible work ethic, your beautiful multimedia designs, and your consistent positivity and support of others. Your energy grounds and uplifts everyone around you, and your work is so much appreciated!
From: Antoinette R Thornton
Dear Haley,
Thank you for all the support you provide to the Arts & Science Advisors! I have no idea how you do it all..but I'm glad you do!
From: Spring
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From: Tammy Donnelly
Dear Nadia,
Where would we be without your grace, presence, and relentless optimism in your design work and everything you do... You generously contribute so much to our ASO Team and I am so lucky to be able to work with you every day!
From: Rebecca Sweetman
Erik,
Thank you for your expertise, support, and generosity in supporting our courses. We are so fortunate to have you on our team--you are so appreciated!!
Meghan Norris
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From: Erica McIlquham
Hi Chris,
Just wanted to say thanks for being such a great buddy to me as I started in my new role at FAS. It was really wonderful to have your kindness and expertise to lean on when needed. Thanks for all you do for FAS!
From: Meghan Hatch
You are such an incredible leader, educator, and colleague. This shoutout can't possibly capture it all, but I hope it communicates some appreciation.
Your ethics of care is apparent in everything you do, and your humility is ever-present.
Your students and the TAs you work with are so very fortunate to have your generous support and guidance, and we, at Arts and Science Online, are incredibly grateful for how thoughtful and collaborative you are.
Thank you for who you are and all you do.
You're simply amazing!
From: Toni Thornton
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From: Anonymous
Thank you, Ryan for your steady leadership throughout a difficult pandemic year! We’ve appreciated the frequent online meetings with the three of us to keep the School not only afloat but positively moving forward. You have provided us with tremendous support both personally and professionally, and some fun chats too! You value our contributions to decision-making and we feel we can come to you with anything. Thank you for everything you do and we’re looking forward to being back in the office with you!
From: Karen Depew and Colin Khan
Gail,
A big thank you for your dedicated support of our students. I am grateful for your skill and care!
From: Meghan Norris
Dear Spring,
Thank you so much for your hard work and collegiality! I appreciate all you do, and am grateful!
From: Meghan Norris
Dear Kevin,
Thank you SO MUCH for your knowledge, willingness to bat ideas around, and tolerance of my overuse of memes on Teams :) I'm grateful for your collegiality!
From: Meghan Norris
From: Michelle Knapp-Hermer
Thank you, Janessa (Psychology Finance Administrative Assistant), for all that you do for us!
From: Valerie Kuhlmeier
Thank you Kevin for always going the extra mile to support me throughout the pandemic, always touching base to make sure I am still alive and if I need anything. You have supported me in my professional development and on the Transfer Credit/LOP project.
From: Liz Russell
Your endless optimism and deep care for our students and the Department are infectious! I am so immensely grateful for the generous support you have given me as I got my feet on the ground in the best Department at Queen's! Truly, thank you so much!
From: Anja Wilke
Thank you, Crystal, for all your help getting our new AARs to work and pointing courses all sorts which way! Truly appreciate your patience with my many email requests!
From: Anja Wilke
Theresa - thank you for your careful, considerate, and considerable work over the years and especially this crazy year. You make the world work for so many, many people, for so many, many reasons.
From: Tom Hollenstein
Janessa, you make the arcane and byzantine processes of the tail-wagging-the-dog bureaucracy which is finance possible and even enjoyable due to your good humour and laughter. Thank you.
From: Tom Hollenstein
Anja
You have done an amazing job this year navigating all of the challenges, and doing it with a sense of humour. Your expertise has made it all possible.
Thank you!
From: Tom Hollenstein
Justin-
I know I speak for all of the department when I say that you make everything possible for all of us. Most often, quietly just keeping the machines running without our knowledge. Your gracious and pleasant support of every person - student, staff, or faculty - literally makes the department a fantastic place to work.
Thank you!
From: Tom Hollenstein
Meghan-
I echo all the shout outs your already have. You bring a joy to the most arduous of tasks and have improved our undergraduate program immensely. We all could not do it without you.
Thank you!
From: Tom Hollenstein
Angie-
You have taken on a herculean task this year with the volume of applications, not to mention all the other wonderful improvements you have made in the day-to-day functioning of the grad program.
Thank you!
From: Tom Hollenstein
From: Wendy Craig
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From: Meghan Norris
Dear Jenalee,
You came onto the PSYC100 team during a truly historic year. I am grateful for your flexibility as we learn and adapt, and for your dedication to our students. Thank you!
From: Meghan Norris
Dear Theresa,
THANK YOU isn't enough for all you do. A shout-out to let you know that I am so grateful for you!!
From: Meghan Norris
Thank you for being such an incredible leader, colleague, and friend.
Your empathy, flexibility, and unwavering support have allowed us to not only navigate the pandemic together but actually thrive.
Because of this, the courses we manage have the resources they need, and as a result, the students are well supported.
Congratulations on your new position, Wanda. And thanks again for all you have done for us over the last year and beyond.
With gratitude,
Toni