Michelle is deeply knowledgeable about her job and helpful to everyone around her. She works with intention, integrity, and kindness. Anyone working with her can have full confidence in Michelle’s abilities.
Kristine Tims oversees School of Music finances, purchasing, staff meetings, and more, and she is always calm, cool and collected. I appreciate the level of care she shows to our staff and faculty. We are lucky to have her leadership!
Dale Forbes is an amazing teammate. In only 8 months at WSU, he has already proven himself to be a valuable employee and dedicated worker. He is committed to learning and consistently goes above and beyond his job duties. Thank you, Dale!
I appreciate Jeff’s positive influence to department culture. Our campus community benefits from his humor and optimism. Thanks, Jeff! Watch out for those robots!
I am thankful to have such a great graduate studies director in PPPA. He cares about the students, and is wonderful about helping make the whole process of graduate education better in political science.
Kim goes out of her way to lift others up, especially graduate students. She is conscientious of how to provide constructive feedback while also incorporating positive reinforcement. So glad she decided to come to WSU!
Summer absolutely lives up to her name! She brings sunshine and warmth to the department in lots of ways, big and small. And she is amazing at her many (and growing) roles in the department! Thanks, Summer! You’re the best!
We are so grateful to have Joby in the department – she’s a wonderful teacher, but also is always willing to give her time and expertise for the students. Before the Thanksgiving break she led a historical methods gilding and paint making workshop in conjunction with ArtX and Dr. Thrush’s Renaissance class, and it was […]
David brings innovation, creativity and heart to our department in immeasurable ways. He routinely goes above and beyond for our faculty, staff and students to make ideas come to life. He lifts up folks when they are falling behind or feeling down, and creates so many moments that bring folks together for the sake of […]
Glenn always goes beyond his job description to help faculty and graduate student at SBS. For instance, he will look into ways and call people around when you need help with something even if it is outside his job description. He truly is a gift to SBS.
Andra made me feel welcomed and valued in my first semester at WSU. She nurtured my intellectual work by organizing a panel in the History of Science Society conference and made me feel part of a community organizing a meet and greet with the Vancouver faculty. She is a great mentor and an amazing colleague […]
Shoutout to Angel Hawkins, who has done an amazing job in Avery Hall! We deeply appreciate her efforts on our behalf, as well as her cheerful attitude.
He is helpful, knowledgeable, and always shows up with a smile. (even does house calls) John goes the extra mile to help find and fix problems with lab equipment. John’s style of devotion makes WSU a world class place to do research. The stress in my life is reduced just knowing WSU has a John […]
Arlene is the driving force behind the visibility of all 18 College of Arts & Sciences academic programs at numerous prospective student campus visit events every semester. By coordinating space with Admissions, providing table covers, and managing set up and tear down, she makes it easy for faculty and staff to focus on Future Cougs […]
She decorates the office to make our area welcoming to visitors and students. For example, for October, our area is festive with fall and Halloween theme, and she provides candy throughout the month. We also had a name our witch contest. Most voted name, Chemhilda. She is already planning for Thanksgiving.
Blythe is an amazing colleague and teacher! She works hard everyday to support the department and her students. Additionally, she’s involved in important service that lifts the WSU community. It’s an honor to know and work with her.
I really appreciate Dr. Goldsby, his cheerfulness, care of his students, sense of humor, and his positive attitude! Thank you for all you do for the staff.
Kate is an amazing colleague! Every chance I have to work with her, I have a great experience. She’s knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly has a passion for what she does. Thanks Kate!
This is a shout out to Pat who is always happy to help our students get established in the building and take care of their important administrative requirements. THANK YOU Pat!
Carmen has recently wrapped up a five year stint as the inaugural director of our unit (SLRC). She has been a fearless leader who has unwaveringly supported our staff, faculty, and students through some tumultuous, as well as bright and exciting times. We are so grateful for her leadership and dedication to the continued wellbeing […]
David has transitioned our unit (SLCR) into a new directorship during often uncertain times with grace, compassion, and palpable dedication. Thank you David for your hard work and commitment to our faculty, staff, and students!
Kari assists the CAS Development Office with finance and new employee searches. She is always very quick to respond and handles a multitude of details with ease. She is knowledgeable and makes our jobs so much easier! Thank you, Kari – you are a SUPER STAR!!
I appreciate Chioma’s dedication to her students, department, and WSU. She’s a great leader of a great advising team and her leadership has made our advising services top notch.
Shaun is an outstanding Stage Manager, and he works closely every week with our faculty, staff, and students, and still finds time to lend a hand to those in need. He is visioning out a better future for the School of Music, and is an all-around outstanding colleague. Thank you, Shaun!
Chelsea is a fierce, stylish, compassionate steward of magic in our department. Her ability to make people feel good, accomplish tasks and generate healthy community is beyond measure. We are grateful. Her emails never find me and I am free.
Aaron Whelchel supports the history program in fundamental ways, from advising all of the Vancouver majors to tracking course scheduling and advising the History Club. He offers many useful insights and always considers the good of the team. Very grateful to have him as a colleague.
We clearly live in interesting times, and I really appreciate how Pat has been so good at engendering constructive, open conversations among the faculty. He’s been great, too, about saying, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out!” Thanks, Pat!
Sabine continues to amaze through her ability to not only take on so many tasks but do so with ease, brilliance, and ample success. Her commitment to the unit, to our students, and to the community is unmatched. There is not a day that passes where her brilliance, dedication, work ethic and care for others […]
Dawn Freeman thank you for all you do. Your support of programs, classrooms, research, colleagues, and students is keenly felt and appreciated. Your friendly, pragmatic, and “can do” attitude make it a great pleasure to work with you to serve this university together. You have helped our lab and our students so many times in […]
Alison Logan thank you for your extreme competence and grace under extreme pressure. I so appreciate your dedication and the rapport we have enjoyed over the years. It is a pleasure to work with you and to know that you are just down the hall as a vital member of the Arts and Sciences team, […]
Erin has been incredibly thoughtful in helping me think through ways to create more open, meaningful communication between faculty and professional advisors. Though only my first interaction with Erin, I can tell she is passionate about supporting students. Thanks, Erin!
Matt has been an incredible department chair. He leads with integrity and vision. Just as importantly, he has worked to promote a positive and healthy department culture. We are a stronger, more cohesive department as a result of his leadership.
In between teaching several classes, facilitating conversation tables, and teaching overload, Professor Abo gives time and energy to her colleagues and our students. Whether developing curriculum, facilitating professional developments, assisting with recruitment or working to ensure students are able to apply for scholarships, Professor Abo makes this community possible. She does the work because she […]
Brandy is a superstar. She is knowledgeable, supportive, and patient. She is able to help anyone and everyone. As a new director, she has offered advice, information, and support that has been invaluable. Daily, I find support, information, and assistance that allows me to do my job. She does the same for our faculty and […]
Pam reaches out regularly to our WGSS faculty, creating community even as we are all housed in different units. She checked on faculty mental health during the summer, offering to host a meet-up after the hate-motivated attack at University of Waterloo. Pam actively promotes WSU’s InQueery Symposium, making sure our undergrads and grad students feel […]