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To
Nancy Churchman

Nancy, Thank you for your unwavering support throughout these last 5 years and a bit at QSC. Research support is a different world that many don't quite understand and you've been a wonderful mentor. I appreciate the knowledge you've shared and your patience and guidance when at times I didn't understand the many changes in the research world. I couldn't have flourished in my role without you and I will always appreciate you and am looking forward to more years of great work together.

From: Noreen Haun

To
FAS Student Services

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

To
Lindsay Lee ; Nancy Wu

Thank you Lindsay and Nancy for all your support to help us establish the Queen's University 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

To
Chandra Erickson

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

To
Laura Fissel, Alexandra Pedersen and Lindsay Mainhood Belyea

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

To
Dawn Free

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

To
Sara Nabil

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

To
Linda Lamoureux

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

To
Jordan Hunter

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

To
Sarah Bunting

MANY thanks for your time and care in support of our students. It is very much appreciated!

From: Meghan Norris

To
Jason Matthew

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

To
Chris DeWolfe

Registration is an especially busy time, and Chris' efforts to support departments are SO appreciated. Thank you, Chris!

From: Meghan Norris

To
Timetabling

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

To
Missy Chareka

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

To
Laura de la Roche

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

To
Angie Maltby

Thank you Angie for your tireless work in the graduate office! We will miss you! Enjoy your retirement! 

From: Beth Kelley

To
Theresa Brennan

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

To
John Bond

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

To
Eric Brousseau
Dear Eric, Thank you for all your work in the Department. Your feature stories in the Weekly Memo are amazing and I am glad to see you putting your name to the ones you write.

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Stacey Burns
Dear Stacey - thank you for all your hard work and dedication to The Psychology Clinic. Your calm demeanor as the primary contact person for the Clinic is very valuable, especially when dealing with the public who may at times be in crisis.

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Sue Burrows
Dear Sue,thank you for all your support as Department Coordinator. From bi-weekly payroll, to creating contracts, to assisting with RTP - we would be lost without you!

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Chris Degen
Dear Chris, Thank you for your expert advice and technical support in evaluating, recommending and purchasing the various systems and software packages for the faculty, staff and teaching needs in the department.

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Suzanne DeSousa
Dear Suzanne, Thank you for all your help in keeping us organized by creating new forms, updating our contact info, tracking keys and fobs, and taking on specialized projects (sometimes on short notice!). We are glad to have you on our Team!

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Jenalee Dymond
Dear Jenalee, You started your position as Program Associate in the department right when COVID hit us. You have had to carry out your role working remotely and have done a great job! As the primary support for the administration of PSYC100,you have helped to ensure a smooth learning experience for students, supported instructors, and coordinated the PSYC 100 Participant Pool applications. These are only a few of the tasks you manage on a daily basis and we thank you for your support and dedication.

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Angie Maltby
Dear Angie, Thank you for your tremendous help as Graduate Program Administrator in the Department. The students have benefited greatly from your knowledge and expertise and the department has benefited from the improvements you have made to the various functions of the program.

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Janessa Shorrock
Dear Janessa, You provide financial administration to the department's operating and trust, and to the faculty regarding their research projects. Your expertise in ensuring spending is in accordance with granting agencies as well as consistent with Queen's policies is outstanding! Thank you for helping all of us be good keepers of university funds!

From: Theresa Brennan

To
Justin Siu

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

To
Anja Wilke

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

To
Nadia Morel

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

To
Haley Everson

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

To
Wanda Beyer
Wanda--I don't know how you do it all, but I am so grateful that you do! Thank you!

From: Meghan Norris

To
Anna van der Meulen
Anna, you have made my transition to SKHS so seamless and welcoming! Your willingness to listen, always be available and answer any question I had was so incredibly helpful. Your unwavering support and guidance to the whole SKHS team through a pandemic must be commended! Thank-you so much for your amazing leadership!

From: Vanessa McCourt

To
Matt Colby
Thank you Matt Colby for your supportive and proactive management this past year. Your calm demeanor has helped me get through the year. thank you!

From: Tammy Donnelly

To
Karla Coleman
Karla, I don't think I could have done it without you. Your knowledge and expertise is matched only by your relaxed and welcoming demeanor. Thank you for an interesting year. You've taught me so much about onQ

From: Tammy Donnelly

To
Nadia Morel

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

To
Erik Bigras

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 

From: Meghan Norris

To
Kevin O'Brien
Dear Kevin, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your incredible work on our Digital Calendar project. It has been a real pleasure working with you on this important project and I am so excited by the progress we've made so far. I can't wait to see the first publication! Thanks for being such a great teammate!

From: Meghan Hatch

To
Bill Dean
Bill - Shout out to you for always being helpful, kind and easy to work with! It's always a pleasure and we always know we can count on your support! Thank you!

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

To
Robert Hickey

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

To
Bev King
Thank you Bev for all of your hard work and dedication for Queens and Art & Science Online! The Department won't be the same without. Your high energy and bubbly personality will surely be missed. I wish you the best in retirement!

From: Amanda Meekel

To
Sam McKegney
I couldn't ask for a better mentor and leader. You kindness, compassion, and extreme smarts(!) have made the transition into the English Department during a difficult year close to seamless. Your passion and dedication to our work continues to motivate me each day. Thank-you.

From: Meghan Brien

To
Elisa Bulak
Elisa - Thank you for always being available to answer any and all questions we have and to direct us to the appropriate point of contact. You truly are #Elisatriage

From: Anonymous

To
Laura Cybulski
Laura - Thank you for all of your hard work and bringing such great energy into the department! You are so helpful and I always know that I can count on you.

From: Anonymous

To
Ryan Danby

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

To
Gail Motut-Plata

Gail,
A big thank you for your dedicated support of our students. I am grateful for your skill and care! 

From: Meghan Norris

To
Spring Forsberg

Dear Spring,
Thank you so much for your hard work and collegiality! I appreciate all you do, and am grateful!

From: Meghan Norris

To
Kevin O'Brien

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

To
Nathalie Brown
Nat - Thank you for your assistance and for always being available. We are lucky to have you!

From: Michelle Knapp-Hermer

To
Janessa Shorrock

Thank you, Janessa (Psychology Finance Administrative Assistant), for all that you do for us! 

From: Valerie Kuhlmeier

To
Kevin O'Brien

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

To
Meghan Norris

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

To
Crystal Pigeau

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

To
Theresa Brennan

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

To
Janessa Sherrock

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

To
Anja Wilke

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

To
Justin Siu

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

To
Meghan Norris

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

To
Angie Maltby

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

To
Meghan Norris
Thank you for your hard work; leadership; dedication; commitment, generosity; and your optimistic mind set. Your freely share your passion, and positive attitude with everyone and in that way make everyone's day brighter. You support students, staff and faculty in kind and caring ways. You make our department better everyday!

From: Wendy Craig

To
Meghan Norris
As the Undergrad Chair, Meghan Norris has worked exceptionally hard to negotiate countless challenges throughout COVID. Her ability to find creative solutions to problems, her tireless work ethic, her dedication to the students in Psychology, and her enduring support to her colleagues have really kept our (giant) undergrad program afloat through this past year. She is extraordinary!!!

From: Tara MacDonald

To
Anja Wilke
Anja--thank you SO MUCH for your talent, skill, patience, and care in your role in the PSYC UG office. We are so fortunate that you are a member of our team!

From: Meghan Norris

To
Jenalee Dymond

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

To
Theresa Brennan

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

To
Wanda Beyer

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

From: Toni Thornton