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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.

Squeak I so appreciate your thoughtful perspective and energy — really glad you’re a part of our team!

Thank you Sam for your unfailing, thoughtful support of students and faculty. We appreciate you!

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

A huge shout out to Jessica Billings who works so hard everyday to keep the School of the Environment functioning. We appreciate you!

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!

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.

Janet is an amazing colleague. I appreciate working with her on various committees. She’s a joy to work with and very smart.

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 […]

Jen Barnes has taken on many different responsibilities in the last 2 years, going from Office Assistant to Program Coordinator to Administrative Manager, and often doing all 3 job duties at the same time! Through all of these changes, Jen has a kept a remarkably positive attitude and is lifting others up, is stepping in […]

I appreciate Becky’s enthusiasm and expertise when supporting everyone’s scholarly and creative pursuits.

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.

I love being in a department where we have thoughtful, useful discussions in faculty meetings. Thanks to all my smart, committed colleagues!

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 […]

Thank you for your collaborative efforts bringing the 2023 All-College Meeting and New Colleagues Reception to life!

Your knowledge of and speed working with the Washington State University WordPress platform is amazing and I appreciate all the little things you do to make CAS websites look great and function well.