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!
Thank you Judi — a consistent advocate for faculty in your faculty senate roles and now as the faculty regent. We greatly appreciate your institutional knowledge, common sense, good judgment, and thoughtfulness. We’re glad you’re part of our community!
Elena supports so many music students by being their collaborative pianist. We a particularly grateful for her each finals week when she plays for student juries, sometime play for 20 or more students in a day! All with a supportive smile!
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!
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Sean Robertson is, and has always been, a great partner to the CAS Development Office. Sean helps us with creating donor collateral, editing our alumni webpage, giving day webpages, and many other projects! He is always timely, helpful and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Sean – for your dedication, and professionalism, we appreciate […]
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!
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!!
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.
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 […]
Krista is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She quickly and cheerfully comes through with answers to get projects moving and find solutions. Her advice and professionalism are invaluable and appreciated every day!
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!
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 […]