Lifts others up

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!

Your ongoing whiteboard artwork is a fun visual treat for visitors to the dean’s office in Thompson Hall. Looking forward to the President’s Day collage!

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!

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 […]

Many thanks to Mike for his energetic recruiting of Earth Science students!!!

I appreciate Ben’s commitment to teaching and research. He contributes meaningfully to the department and has his students’ best interests at heart. He’s passionate about what he does and that enthusiasm rubs off on others. He’s a great colleague.

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 […]

Sean is a superstar! He’s always quick to respond and gets the job done immediately. Sean is knowledgeable and I’m always learning something new about Word Press from him. He’s a great colleague and an asset to CAS!

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 […]

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.

Diego, thank you for your consistent excellence at your job and for your friendliness. It is a pleasure to work with you!

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.

Elly has stepped up ensure our students in TRIO STEM are supported through staff transitions in the program while maintaining all of her other responsibilities on campus. She does this with a positive attitude and open mind. WSU Tri-Cities is a better place because of Elly’s leadership!

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 […]

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, […]

I so appreciate Stacy’s work in the psych department. She’s the glue that holds the department together!

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!

Brittney is always upbeat and positive. Her “Can Do” attitude is contagious and motivational.

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.

Kara is always knowledgeable, responsive, efficient, and cheerful no matter what my (frequent!) request for help might be. She is always able to help me to help my students, and the quick turnaround times never fail to impress them. Very much appreciated!

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 […]

A great team member at school of Music, and always makes sure we sound our best.

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

I appreciate all the hard work Sarah does for the psychology department. Her happiness and joy rubs off on everyone who crosses her path. I’m always happy to see Sarah.