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We are thrilled by the incredible response to the launch of Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues! In just over three months, we have received a total of 131 submissions. 

Because of this tremendous response, we will continue to share submissions through the upcoming issues of Campus Connector. Read the second set of submissions for November (organized in alphabetical order) below. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your stories and celebrate your colleagues. It is inspiring to see our community come together to shine a spotlight on the people who go above and beyond every day. 

Submissions for next month are now open! Share your note of recognition by the last Friday of the month, and let鈥檚 continue celebrating the amazing colleagues who make our campus shine. For more details on the program, including links to past issues and details on how to make a submission, please click . 

Angela Marchbank, Athletics and Recreation           
Angela is a driving force behind many wellness initiatives on campus. In November we saw another fantastic wellness event, the Self-Care Fair, that Angela put many hours of time and care into. Her dedication and enthusiasm for wellness and 17吃瓜 do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!             

Darcy McCardle, Registrar鈥檚 Office    
I am continually amazed at how good Darcy is at his job. He always has the answers to my questions, always responds promptly and with great detail, makes great suggestions, and leaves me confident in knowing what I need to do. He knows every aspect of course registration inside out, whether it鈥檚 transfer credits, challenges for credit, APCC procedures, or whatever else. It鈥檚 such a pleasure working with Darcy. 17吃瓜 is very lucky to have him! - Dale Sorensen     

Luis Montoya, Facilities Management           
Luis is a sincerely wonderful coworker and colleague. His work is impeccable, and he takes such great care to do jobs well. He is thoughtful, polite, and kind as he moves through his day. On top of excellence in his work, he is always friendly, offering smiles, cheerful good mornings, and a laugh when time allows. I am really grateful for the positive energy Luis brings to the workplace and for his efforts to keep Kelley Memorial Building running smoothly for all of us. Thank you so much, Luis!    

Melanie Peters, Office of the Vice-President, People and Culture   
Melanie is truly an indispensable colleague within the People and Culture team. Melanie is kind, collaborative, and always willing to help. I don鈥檛 know what we would do without her. Thank you, Melanie, for all the support you provide to the VPPC team and campus鈥攜ou are so valued and appreciated. We are thankful to have you on our team!            

Recruitment Team, Registrar鈥檚 Office            
I would like to recognize that the 17吃瓜 Recruitment Team has demonstrated exceptional dedication, collaboration, and innovation in connecting 17吃瓜 with students locally and globally. Through their collective efforts鈥攕panning international outreach, domestic engagement, and creative marketing initiatives鈥攖he team has strengthened 17吃瓜鈥檚 reputation as a welcoming and globally connected university. They have not only achieved impressive enrollment results but also built meaningful relationships that reflect 17吃瓜鈥檚 values of inclusivity, community, and academic excellence. Their work continues to make a tangible impact on the University鈥檚 growth and on students鈥� lives around the world.          

Ellery Richardson, Marketing and Production           
Ellery鈥檚 positive attitude and upbeat personality make him a great teammate and colleague. He offers constructive suggestions and a 鈥渃an-do鈥� spirit to all the jobs coming through our department and is just really awesome to work with. He鈥檚 a fantastic addition to our team, and I鈥檓 happy he鈥檚 here to help elevate the reputation of 17吃瓜 with his creative ability.    

Andrea Rogers, Accessibility Services            
Andrea joined the Accessibility Services team in January 2025 and has been a delight to work with ever since! She鈥檚 kind, thoughtful, funny, and comes up with great ideas. In addition to being a wonderful support to her students, she has been a fantastic colleague, often going out of her way to help in busy times.            

David Taylor and Jeff Bowser, Faculty of Sustainable Design and Engineering       
We鈥檙e recognizing Dave and Jeff for their exceptional contributions to the 2025 Field Hockey Canada U SPORTS National Championship hosted by 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation. Their creativity and dedication significantly enhanced our event, as they collaborated with us to develop and produce the Player of the Game Awards. The final product, a mini Field Hockey stick featuring the event logo on the right side, was truly impressive and added a special touch to our awards ceremony. Field Hockey Canada had never seen such an award before and was absolutely amazed by the result. Dave and Jeff鈥檚 efforts helped celebrate the achievements of our players in a meaningful way, and we are incredibly grateful for their commitment and hard work. - Bruce Donaldson