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Ana Maria, I am forever grateful for your support and guidance all these years. Thank you so much! You're simply the best! Sisouvanh Keopanapay Criminal Justice and Criminology

Ana Maria, Congratulations on your retirement! Your many contributions to students and faculty, and to undergraduate education, made WSU a much better place. With much appreciation for all you brought, I wish you the best in the new stage of retirement you've begun, despite beginning it in the pandemic. Thinking of you, with all good […]

Dear Ana Maria It was such a great pleasure working with you. You brought unique insight on all matters at the Associate Deans' meetings. Your smiling face and upbeat attitude will be missed. My best wishes for a happy retirement. Siva (K. Sivakumar) VCEA

All the BEST in your New Adventures! Dearest Ana Maria! What an absolute delight it's been to partner with you across the WSU system in a myriad of ways–lots of dreams came true for wonderful, collaborative student engagement opportunities for our beloved CAS students–and many others! May you continue in strength and passion for many […]

Enhorabuena Proud of your service and welcoming spirit! Sammy Rodriguez Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships

Dean Ana Maria I will truly miss working with you! Thank you for all the smiles you shared with me. I hope this new chapter in your life is everything you can wish for and more. Ann Marie Gooch CAS

Dear Ana María, I was going to gift you a new pair of virtual slippers for your retirement, as I am sure by now you have worn out at least one pair, but after reading the bio on you, I’m thinking a good pair of track shoes is better suited! Already missing you. Thanks for […]

Cheers to you, Ana Maria! WSU will always shine a little brighter because of you and the positive impact you have had (and will continue to have!) on students, and on faculty and staff colleagues, all across the university. You truly possess a heart in motion. Best wishes for your next adventure! Joanna Steward CAS […]

Wishing you all the best! Ana Maria, It has always been such a pleasure working with you to serve our students. You always had a clear vision of how things should go, and the ability to get others to see what you envisioned. I appreciate your time, enthusiasm, mentorship, and patience. I will miss seeing […]

Hi, Ana Maria, Thank you so much for all you have done for WSU. Every time I had a question or sent an email you would respond quickly. You are always so helpful and cheerful. Congratulations on your retirement! Best wishes to you and God bless you! Kam Spelman Anthropology

Congratulations, Ana Maria! Ana Maria, It has been such a pleasure to work with you in so many different capacities through the past several years–WSU Performing Arts, MLK, AFW, Global Case Competition, and various academic committees. I value you so much as a colleague and friend, and I wish you the very best as you […]

Dear Ana Maria, Congratulations on such an amazing career. You are such an inspiration to those around you and have impacted so many lives. You lighten up any room with your spirit and smile. Thank you for all you do for those around you. Your love and passion are infectious. I miss seeing you all […]

Congrats on this Milestone! To Ana María: I just want to say thank you for all your hard work and commitment to serving students all these years. Whether we worked together directly or indirectly, you have always been someone that I have seen offering important insights. Given your time and energy doing this work, your […]

Your light shines to all Ana María, Thank you for always making me feel welcomed and seen. I reflect fondly on the many AFW meetings we attended together – you were always one of the first people to say hello and ask how I was doing. Interactions with you are always genuine and warm. You […]

Congratulations! All the best as you move into the next great adventure! Susan Schroeder School of Biological Sciences

Querida Ana María: La mejor mentora, una colega excepcional y una amiga inolvidable. Gracias por todo lo que has dado a nuestra unidad académica. Todo ese esfuerzo, tiempo, horas de trabajo incesante. Ese corazón sincero y generoso que se alegra de verdad por los logros de los demás. Te voy a echar muchísmo de menos. […]

Ana María, Congratulations on such a huge milestone in life. We already miss the positive attitude, warm inviting smile, and energy you bring to the office on a daily basis. I appreciate all the help you gave me, and for making my first year here truly special. I am so grateful to have had the […]

Hello, Anna Maria, Thank you for all your conscientious efforts on behalf of our students and the WSU community. It was always a pleasure to work with you. Theresa Jordan History

So proud of you! Couldn’t be prouder of you mom! Nice work!! Juan Puerto Rico

Dear Ana María, Just a note to thank you for all the help with my modest projects in the College of Liberal Arts, and for your years of fine management of the larger, often-thankless tasks that Liberal Arts (and later Arts and Sciences) brought your way . I suspect the 30 years were not always […]

Dear Ana Maria, Thank you so much for all your support and encouragement through the years. I hope your retirement is everything you want it to be! Rebecca Goodrich English

Dear Ana María, Oh, Ana María! I can’t imagine life at WSU without you! You have been the brightest star in my career, guiding me with the most abundant support and light! You are a golden mentor to so many, and I’m grateful that AFW will always have you! Congrats on your retirement! Leeann Hunter […]

It’s Been Amazing Getting to Know You Ana Maria, I am sorry to see such a wonderful person leave the college and WSU. I have worked with your for many years now and sat with you on more than a few Sundays while we interviewed CAS Student Ambassadors. It’s been fun. Thank you for your […]

I will miss you You have been a great mentor, friend, and boss. I will miss you. Karen Chase Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs.

Dear Ana María, Your mentoring and tireless advocacy have improved the lives of so many faculty, staff, and students. We will miss you greatly—I’m glad you’re not going too far away just yet! Melissa Parkhurst School of Music

It has been a true pleasure working with you over the past few years. You will be missed by many of us at WSU! Dave Evans SBS

Congratulations!! Happy retirement Ana Maria, I wish you all the best! I have enjoyed working with you and hope to see you in town or on campus in the future. Take care and enjoy. Denise Chaffins CAS Development

Dear Ana Maria It has been wonderful to work with you in various roles, through AFW, as an Associate Dean, in support of Hearts in Motion, but most importantly as a co-conspirator in teasing Jeremy. Nobody but you could be so bold and wonderful as to get big J to wear a tiara–with photo evidence. […]

Dear Ana Maria: A wonderful day to celebrate your outstanding record of service to WSU students and impactful collegiality with faculty. Wishing you a happy and busy retirement! Marina Tolmacheva

  Congratulations on your successful time at WSU! You have made such an impact on so many students and colleagues! Your strong leadership has created lasting change at WSU! You will be missed! Good luck on your next adventures! Joanna Kelley SBS

Dear Ana Maria We are going to miss you!! Relax and Enjoy retirement, you have earned it. Debbie Arrasmith CAS

Dear Ana Maria:It's amazing how quickly the years have gone by working with you in Foreign Languages, and now the time has come for your retirement! I have enjoyed working with you very much, and have appreciated your support over the years. We worked very hard, but along with the work, we also had some […]

Ana María I will always be grateful that our paths crossed. Your energy is inspiring, and how your intellectual curiosity translates into action brings meaning to the world. Enjoy every moment of your retirement. Your legacy is far from being written quite yet. I look forward to hearing about what is yet to come. Faith […]

You will be missed Ana Maria, You’ve been so influential in my life as a colleague, as an instructor, and finally as I friend. I will miss seeing you around the halls of Thompson. I still look forward to being able to stay in touch. Sherley Alvarez School of Languages, Cultures, and Race

Estimada Ana María, Te deseo lo mejor para los días que vienen y que tengas tiempo y salud para gozar de tu jubilación. Fue un gusto conocerte. Yvonne Berliner History

Dear Ana María, Thank you for everything you’ve done for CAS. It’s been a true pleasure working with you. Kirk Peterson Chemistry

Hi, Ana Maria! Just wanted to say again what a pleasure it has been working with you. Your compassion and insight in handling difficult problems involving our students has been invaluable to me, and we will all miss your presence in college leadership. I wish you nothing but the best in the next adventure! Brian […]

Congratulations! It has been a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your tireless work on behalf of WSU students. You will be missed! Anna Plemons WSU Tri-Cities

We'll miss you! Ana María, It was so great getting to work with you over the last year. It was such a pleasure to see your smiling face over zoom — both before and during the pandemic! Alair MacLean Sociology

Ana Maria, Thank you for always being a bright spot in my WSU experience. I will miss you sooo much! Judi McDonald Math & Stats, Graduate School

Dear Ana Maria, I have truly enjoyed working with you over the years. Perhaps more than that, I have treasured our conversations about families and cultures, and I will never forget that you are the only non-Jew on campus who wishes me L’Shana Tova every Rosh Hashana! Enjoy your retirement without any guilt!!! xxoo Pat […]

Congratulations!! Congratulations on all your hard work! Your impact was immeasurable and you will be dearly missed. Brandon Fris Biological Sciences

Ana María What a time to retire! I’d long admired you as an educator, colleague, and community member, Ana María. Congratulations on your retirement and so much thanks for all you have done over your career for students, faculty and staff at WSU. You’ve left a real mark that will last! Jesse Spohnholz History

Dear Ana Maria, It has been such a pleasure working with you and having the chance to get to know you. You are an extraordinary person with such a generous soul and a loving heart. You have helped so many people in so many ways during your career here at WSU. Thank you for all […]

Thank you, Ana Maria! Thank you so much for your service, your mentorship, your friendship and support. You have been simply an amazing person in my WSU life and I can’t imagine AFW without you. Thank you for all that you have taught me and for always having a caring, friendly attitude no matter how […]

You will be missed! Thank you for your support and wonderful presence! Your support helped me move the Psych advising department into a new and positive era for Psych staff and students. Enjoy your well deserved retirement! Chioma Heim Psych

Dear Ana María Congrats! I hope you have a restful and happy retirement. Sean Robertson CAS Communications

Dear Ana Maria It has been such a pleasure working with you for the past several years. Thank you for your diligence in many matters that have benefited the Tri-Cities campus – a few come to mind – global campus contracts, your support for growing the Spanish minor, your leadership of general studies. I’m sure […]

Thank you for your mentorship Dear Ana Maria, I wanted to take the time to thank you for your mentorship. Seeing you in your various roles throughout the years, working together in different capacities, knowing that I would see a friendly face in meetings where I did not know many people, all of that has […]

Dear Ana Maria, ¡Estoy muy agradecido de haber tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con ustedes en WSU! Eres una persona tan agradable y te deseo toda la felicidad en la jubilación. Mis mejores deseos y amor, Nella Ludlow Mathematics and Data Analytics

Hi, Ana Maria, My best wishes for a happy and enjoyable retirement. You have done so much for WSU and, in particular, for your students. Your service and up-beat attitude will be sorely missed. Stay safe, Tom Dickinson Physics & Astronomy

Congrats!!! So you mean it only took one pandemic to get you out of here? I’m so envious. Enjoy retirement – after 30 years of service, you’ve more than earned it. So are they going to rename the conference room in Thompson Hall in your honor? Seems like a fitting tribute to me. Count my […]

Thank you! I am so grateful for your kindness, mentoring, leadership, and friendship. I will miss our brainstorming sessions and strategizing meetings! I wish you the best in your retirement and hope I get to see you from time to time. Kelly Newell AOI

Querida Ana María Fuiste un regalo para mí. Me ayudaste tantas veces y lo único que puedo decir es infinitas gracias. L población puertorriqueña en CAS se ha reducido un 50% :). Espero que tengas un retiro magnífico con viajes (una vez se pueda viajar, por supuesto). Y que puedas ver a tus chicos y […]

Dear Ana Maria, Congratulations and best wishes for well-deserved retirement! Your legacy of professionalism, competence, and warm, enthusiastic mentorship of students and colleagues will live on in the scores of lives you have positively influenced over many years at WSU. We will miss you! Rebecca Craft Psychology

Dear Ana Maria Congratulations on your retirement! Although we have only worked together a year, I’ve been inspired by your everyday optimism and hard work. Wishing you endless days with your friends and family. We will miss you! Hunter Hughes CAS Development

Mama, Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! You’ve tirelessly kicked butt for 30 years and in that time you have helped your department flourish, started a life-changing program with Hearts in Motion, aided the success of thousands of students, propelled the arts at WSU, and countless other feats. All while juggling 3 kids! You’re the best […]

Best wishes on your retirement! Dear Ana María, Best wishes on your retirement! It’s well deserved after your thirty years of wonderful service to WSU. Best, Donna Campbell Donna Campbell English

Dear Ana Maria, Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! WSU is so much the better for you having been here, and I am grateful that our paths have crossed over the years with the GenS program and the Boeing Mentorship Program. I hope you have many adventures planned for the future! Best, Tahira Probst Psychology

Thank you! Sorry to see you retire Ana Maria! It was a pleasure to serve with you on a few committees over the years. You were always so kind, considerate and respectful of others. Thanks for all you did for the university community! Mary K. Stohr Criminal Justice

Dear Ana María, You and I have been partners in crime since we both arrived on the Palouse in 1990 to begin our careers at WSU. Film series, co-authored articles and grants, departmental initiatives, writing at the computer side by side . . . What a wonderful and exceptional gift in life to have such […]

Dear Ana Maria, Thank you for 30 years of truly wonderful service to the WSU community. I have long appreciated your advice, clear thinking, and vision for the future. Here’s to your next adventure!! Kate Watts English

Dear Ana Maria, I will miss your great leadership, organizational skills, and sense of humor at the CAS. Congratulations on your retirement! Keri McCarthy Music

Ana María, You are the superwoman of CAS! I will always be grateful for your knowledge, leadership, and humor. Many congratulations on your retirement! Anna Chow College of Arts and Sciences

  Ana Maria, it was such a pleasure to work with you and to be inspired by your passion! I hope your retirement is wonderful! Paul S. Strand Psychology

Dear Ana Maria, Your endless positive spirit was a blessing to everyone. Robert Eddy English

Dear Ana Maria, I am so grateful to you for your empathy and advocacy for our students. You are a continual reminder of the true purpose of the university, and it’s been a joy to work with you. I hope to see you again, at AFW or the Lentil Festival, or even on Grand. I […]

Congratulations Ana Maria! Best wishes for retirement! May you continue to brighten the world. Minie Yadama  

Woot!!! You’ve been a great mentor and role model for me during my time at WSU. I hope you enjoy your retirement! Ruth Boden Music

  Congratulations–and well deserved, Ana Maria! Enjoy yourself! Debbie Brudie Mathematics and Statistics

Dear Ana Maria, Congratulations on your retirement after 30 years of incredible–and energetic (!!!)–service to WSU. You have always been a wonderful colleague to have in CAS, and I have especially enjoyed getting to work with you through the Associate Dean’s council this past year. Your strong voice of wisdom in those meetings will be […]

  Congratulations!!! I wish you the very best!! Thank you for your leadership and wisdom in moving us forward!!! I am sorry there will not be a proper celebration party, to honor you!! Enjoy life!! Bonnie Quick Daggy Advising Center

Dear Ana Maria, How sad for me that I’ve only gotten to you know you in the last year of your WSU Career. Across the dozens of meetings we had I was so impressed by your depth of knowledge about both our system and our people, and greatly appreciated how much thought, care, and kindness […]

Dear Ana Maria, Your heart has always been in motion — for the good of the students, for your college, for your colleagues, for WSU, and for the world beyond — for the last 30 years of your service to WSU. You have been such a wonderful contributor to the associate deans’ group and to […]

Congratulations! Hello, Ana Maria, It has been a pleasure working with you in my past 4 years with the College of Arts and Sciences. I have appreciated your leadership and that you include all campuses in your communications and decisions for CAS. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you as we hired our next CAS Director […]

Dear Ana Maria, Of all of the individuals I have worked with at WSU you have been the most consistently positive and encouraging, always looking for how we can get things done, never why we shouldn’t try something. You have been a light on many days of frustration. You are an absolutely delightful person and […]

AM: What??! This is so unfair. Aren’t I older than you and have to keep working for the next 23 years in this apocalyptic hellscape? I’ve known you, initially because of the Rocky Mountain MLA, for at least 43 years, so something’s off in the math here. Michael Delahoyde Engllish

Dear Ana Maria, Thank you so much for all you have done! It has been a pleasure to be one of the advisors in CAS under your guidance. I hope your retirement is as amazing as you are! Diane Scott PPPA

Dear Ana Maria, Thank you for all of the work that you have done for the college and university, and all you have done to help make SLCR a success. I appreciate all of the support you have given me personally. I will miss you endlessly optimistic spirit. Enjoy retirement and come back and visit […]

Thanks, Ana Maria! For all your patience, kindness, and support. You’re one of the great ones! John Streamas SLCR

Ana Maria– It was a privilege to work with you last year on the search committee, but even more importantly to get to know the genuinely fine person that you are. I will remember your generous spirit and thoughtful manner as I wind down my own WSU clock. I sincerely hope that you enjoy an […]

  Ana Maria, You will missed beyond these words. Here’s to a life full of adventures!! ENJOY every moment!! Tammy Cunningham Department of Plant Pathology

  It was my honor and privilege to work with such an amazing and thoughtful leader that you are! Thank you for all you have done for CAS. Congratulations on your retirement. I will miss you. Besos y abrazos and Go Cougs! Patricia Bartholomew College of Arts and Sciences

I’ll miss you! Thank you for all your help and for allowing me to contribute to the University as a whole via the Religious Studies appointment. There is a long way to go, but your vision has kept the dream alive! Mike Pieracci Humanities — SLCR

So happy for you! I’m so glad we got to work together for a few years in your former role. Thank you for your support of our marching band students, and all the music students. Congratulations on your retirement…enjoy the results of your great and hard work!!! Troy Bennefield School of Music

Congratulations, Ana Maria! Thank you for all you have done for our students and for helping facilitate such an awesome culture for all of us in CAS. It have been an honor to get to know you! Best wishes for a delightful post-WSU life! Allyson Beall King School of the Environment

Dear Ana Maria, Congratulations on your retirement, and on your incredible career at WSU! It was a pleasure to meet you through AFW, and to work with you. You are a warm, welcoming, smart, amazing person. I wish you all the best for your retirement! Joyeuse retraite! Julie Menard SoE

  Ana María! I am so honored that I got to serve with you in so many capacities. Your leadership, thoughtfulness, and pure joy shine through in all that you do. I’ve learned so much from your brilliant examples. HAPPY RETIREMENT!!! Katie Cooper  

Dear Ana Maria Congratulations on your retirement!! It’s been so great working with you as part of the AFW, and you will be missed!!! WSU has been lucky to have you. Jennifer Sherman Sociology

Best wishes for your retirement All our sincere best wishes to you on your retirement. I will always remember your kindness when I came for my interview, and we talked not all about work, but about kids! Doug and I wish you and Gustavo a happy and healthy retirement. Fondly, Joan Grenier-Winther Languages, Cultures & […]

Dear Ana María, In my 10 years and counting at WSU, I will always remember you as one of the most congenial, supportive, and energetic colleagues with which I have worked. I am confident you will bring these qualities into your next endeavors. Best wishes, Clif Stratton History

Appreciating you! Thank you, Ana María, for being a wonderful colleague! It’s been a true pleasure to work with you! Your positive energy brightened many days and your compassion and generous efforts brightened many lives. We’ll miss your expertise and enthusiasm, but wish you countless happy adventures ahead! Felicidades~ Adrian Aumen CAS Communications

Congratulations, Ana María! We will miss your joyful and thoughtful personality in the office! Thank you for 30 years of hard work and dedication to making WSU a better place. Best wishes for a happy and restful retirement! Karla Shelton CAS Dean’s Office

Dear Ana María, I have been so grateful to have you on the dean’s office team. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you have done for WSU and for CAS. I’m so glad that you will still be around and will look forward to seeing you socially once life returns to normal. […]

Nairanjana (Jan) Dasgupta Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Nairanjana (Jan) Dasgupta has been elected to serve as president of the Caucus for Women in Statistics in 2021. This is an international, professional statistical society formed in 1971, for the education, employment and advancement of women in statistics. Dr. Dasgupta is a delightful person and it's easy […]

Sean Robertson CAS Communications Thank you for your creative work on the annual CAS awards posters and the website, particularly under such challenging circumstances and with so many competing priorities! Shared by Joanna Steward

Adrian Aumen CAS Communications Once again, your outstanding writing skills and keen eye for detail played a critical role in creating the annual CAS awards posters. We couldn’t have done it without you! Shared by Joanna Steward

CAS Advisors   In honor of NACADA’s Global Advising Week, I want to take the opportunity to thank all of the professional and faculty advisors. Thank you for helping students reach academic success and realize their dreams. Thank you for advising virtually and reassuring students when everything is changing. Your impacts are felt far and […]

WSU Tri-Cities   Congratulations to WSU Tri-Cities CAS faculty on their selection to the President’s Teaching Academy. Katie Banks, School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs; Stephanie Bauman, Department of Psychology, Vanessa Cozza, Department of English, Lori Nelson, School of Biological Sciences, and Janet Peters, Department of Psychology. We are grateful to have such a […]

William Hall Mathematics and Statistics Assistant Professor Will Hall receives WSU New Faculty Seed Grant Congratulations to Assistant Professor Will Hall who has received a WSU New Faculty Seed Grant for proposed research in mathematics education! Dr. Hall’s project will connect preservice secondary mathematics teachers’ with education professionals and by will investigate their developing professional […]

Julie Kmec and Sarah Whitley sociology Congratulations to Julie Kmec and Sarah Whitley on their selection to the President’s Teaching Academy. Shared by Monica Johnson

Bala Krishnamoorthy Mathematics and Statistics A special shout out to Professor Bala Krishnamoorthy on being selected as a new member of the WSU Provost’s Teaching Academy!  We all appreciate the extra steps you take in your teaching, research, and service to the university! Shared by Terry Wagoner & Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics

William Hall Mathematics and Statistics Congratulations to Assistant Professor William Hall on his selection as a new member of the WSU Provost’s Teaching Academy! Dr. Hall motivates and inspires young students to do their best and exemplifies success. He was a first-generation college student who went on to complete his PhD in mathematics education. He […]

Elissa Schwartz Mathematics and Statistics; Biological Sciences Kudos to Associate Professor Elissa Schwartz who has been awarded funding for this coming summer from the Douglas J. Epperson Social Justice Fund from the WSU Center for Arts and Humanities for her proposed work on remedying the “Leaky Pipeline” of women in STEM. Her plan includes development […]

Tabitha Espina Multicultural Student Services Academic Enrichment Center Congratulations to our very own Tabitha Espina, now Dr. Tabitha Espina, for defending her dissertation, “Unsettling the Rhetorics of the Politics of Filipinos on Guåhan,” and passing with distinction! Congratulations for her many awards: The 2020 College of Arts and Sciences Doctorate Student Achievement Award in the […]

2020 CAS Award Recipients   Congratulations! These 29 individuals embody the spirit of our shared commitment to change the world through discovery, creativity, education, and collaboration. Shared by Matthew Jockers, dean

Susannah Terry Data Analytics Great job, Susannah! Thank you for creating a video for our alumni and donors and sharing your student perspective on how you are managing the transition to online classes Shared by Don Shearer

WSU Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Thank you @WSUArtMuseum and @CASatWSU for your support and helping make [the online MFA exhibition] happen! So proud of the creative adaptability of the @wsufinearts MFA students! Shared by Reza Safavi (via Twitter)

CAS IT Group Thank you to the CAS IT group! They have been working tirelessly to get the right equipment into the right hands, keep our networks secure, and support our students. They’re our tech “first responders,” and we couldn’t be prouder to have Wade, Duke, Jim, Stephen, and Jeff on our team. Shared by […]

All faculty & staff TGIF! A Friday S/O to our outstanding WSU Faculty & Staff for making it through Week Two of our on-line course delivery. You all continue to do amazing things working with our students to ensure they make needed academic progress towards completion of their degrees! #GoCougs Shared by Kirk Schulz (via […]

Chemistry instructional staff Undergraduate chemistry is set. All of our remaining labs for the term have been converted to an online format. All of this in just one week. Our instructional staff members are amazing. Shared by Greg Crouch (via Twitter)

Academic advisors Kudos to all our amazing CAS, MEAP, and HPSC advisors for ensuring our students have the guidance and access to resources they need, and for being there for them in these stressful times. Go Wazzoomer warriors!” Shared by Ana Maria Rodriguez-Vivaldi

Peter Mills Center for Institutional Research Computing Many thanks to our great staff @CIRC_hpc (Peter Mills), for installing @foldingathome to scavenge unused resources from the WSU Kamiak cluster. Here's to helping learn more about #COVID19! Shared by Aurora Clark (via Twitter)

Digital Technology & Culture The best part of my job is being able to work with a committed, caring, group of faculty and staff. Shared by Kim Christen (via Twitter)