Employee Appreciation Week 2025

Shout-Out Board

Recognizing the everyday stars who brighten our workplace at StFX! 🌟

Fred Allen

StFX Online

Fred is the most understanding leader I’ve ever worked with! He trusts us to get the job done and gives us the space to do our best work. Truly grateful for his support and leadership!  ~ Anonymous

Aliyu Adenuga

Safety & Security

Aliyu's attention to detail and commitment to procedures positively affect the Safety & Security department. Aliyu is always striving to be better and is very dependable and reliable.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Aditi

Coady

Aditi's work ethic is amazing.  She gives 100% everyday. She has great insight and is a problem solver with a positive attitude. I feel very fortunate to be working alongside Aditi and learn from her.  ~ Johnann LeBlanc

Your ability to synthesize large amounts of data are incredible. Thank you for all of the work you’ve done to streamline our processes and contributing to systems that can better report on the work happening.  ~ Anonymous

Ibtesum Afrin

Coady 

You unwaveringly stepped into unexpected work, and did so flawlessly. Thank you for your stewardship of that work, and the ongoing impact you're having on the project!  ~ Anonymous

Eileen Alma

Coady 

Working tirelessly to support and strengthen Coady's work alongside community!  ~ Anonymous

Akua Amankwah-Poku

Black Student Advisor

Thanks for being a go-to person when in encountering computer issues and being a welcoming office partner.  ~ Lorraine Reddick

Kweku Amankwah-Poku

IT Services

Kweku brings a great attitude to work, finding ways to make it fun. He's always willing to take on new challenges and put in extra effort for team-building events.  ~ Anonymous

Meaghan Amaral

Earth and Environmental Sciences – FluxLab

Meaghan is very positive and hardworking. She always supports others and makes the workplace a better and happier place.  ~ Ati

Diba  Aminshaianjahromi

I can’t even mention how supportive and hardworking Diba is. She is kind, amazing, and always there when needed.  ~ Ati

Joe Apaloo

Dean of Science

Joe is so kind and friendly and makes people feel welcome and at ease with his radiant smile. Thanks for all the work you've done and continue to do!  ~ Anonymous

Rakiba App

Biology/Nutrition/Anthropology

They keep us organized in JBB  ~ Anonymous

Shout-out to Rakiba — a joy to share an office with, always friendly and helpful!  ~ Anonymous

Katie Aubrecht

Sociology

Besides being a kind and sweet person, Katie is very active in the St. FX community serving on many boards and wears many hats, volunteers where she is needed and just one of those people who is very approachable and always willing to help.  ~ Anonymous

Katie is so kind and smart! Very approachable and helpful  ~ Anonymous

Marie Arnott

Rankin School of Nursing

During her time here in the Rankin School of Nursing, Marie has been a teacher, a mentor, and a great example of what this profession is all about--for both students and faculty/staff.  She is always available to offer support and guidance to whoever asks.  ~ Karen Briand

Adam Baden-Clay

Coady

Thank you for always being willing to talk through and share different concepts or ideas. It is so appreciated!  ~ Anonymous

Austin Bailey

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Austin brings great energy that lifts the team.  ~ Ati

Erica Baker

People & Culture

Shout-out to Erica for being approachable and helpful  ~ Anonymous

Marcy Baker

Political Science/BMIG

Marcy is our rock. There is no question students raise that Marcy doesn't have an answer for. She will muster all her personal connections and administrative knowledge to make sure our students are well served. As for us, the faculty, she is and has been the greatest support. Marcy checks our outlines, prepares our grade sheets, books space for our activities, reconciles divisions, and keeps us updated with news on campus. She is so modest that she barely accepted to take a photo with us when we celebrated her 20th year on campus. Marcy should get the recognition she deserves.  ~ Lavinia Stan

Marcy cares about her colleagues, cares about the students, and cares about the school. And she has the capabilities to help everyone! Thank you for herding the cats of 4th floor Mulroney.  ~ Nathan Allen

Pius Bamigboye

Safety & Security

Pius is a very hard-working and trustworthy individual who prides himself on doing the job right.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Shelley Banks

Recruitment and Admissions 

Easy and friendly to work with  ~ Anonymous

Jillian Bambrick Banks

StFX Online

Shout out to Jillian Bambrick Banks! Your attention to detail makes a big difference and helps ensure quality and excellence in everything we do. Thank you for bringing such precision and care to your work. StFX Online is lucky to have you!  ~ Anonymous

Crystal Beaton 

English/Music

Crystal goes above and beyond for her departments, especially the Music Department. She shows up before almost all events including many evenings to ensure everything is in place for the events such as Recitals, Concerts, etc. and is always available to help out a fellow Administrative Assistant when needed as well.  ~ Anonymous

Allana Beaton 

Education 

She maintains an awesome curriculum resource centre and works hard to ensure it is current and relevant to student needs. She has made a warm and welcoming space for students to get work done and she is always there to help them when they need support with assignments. She deserves to be celebrated.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden

Bohdan Beiko

Safety & Security

Bohdan is very reliable and conscientious. Bohdan takes pride in doing things the right way and that can only positively affect the department.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Dawn Bekkers

Advancement - Development

Last year we received notice that our current service provider for our calling centre operations was ceasing operations in Canada.  Dawn has been working diligently investigating all options before determining the best way forward is a home grown solution.  She has work extremely hard with IT on crafting a solution that enable us to continue to engage Alumni, Friends and Parents in supporting StFX. She is a Rock Star!!  ~ Wendy Langley

Kait Benjamin

Conference Services

She has worked effortlessly this past summer to ensure that each client, whether internal or external to the University, is given the most thoughtful, professional, and stellar experience possible throughout their event! StFX and Ancillary Services is lucky to have her!  ~ Anonymous

Heather Blackburn

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Advocate

I’d like to nominate Heather Blackburn for her outstanding leadership in gender-based violence prevention and response. Heather is deeply committed to creating safer, trauma-informed care on our campus. She leads with compassion, courage, and collaboration and makes a lasting impact on colleagues, students, and the wider community. Her work not only addresses urgent needs but also inspires hope and change.  ~ Anonymous

Florence Borden

Facilities Management

Shout out to Florence! Your hard work keeps everything spotless and welcoming, and it truly makes a difference for everyone here. Thank you for all that you do!  ~ Maria L

Michelle Boucher

Health and Counselling

Michelle has returned to the Health and Counselling Centre team this time as our new Director. In the short time since she's started, I've felt recognized for my past work and encouraged to do what I do best as we enter another school year. She is a tremendous listener and provides support and guidance when needed.  ~ Anonymous

Vernon Boudreau

Security

Vernon prides himself on making sure directives and procedures are followed correctly and efficiently and is always welcoming to everyone who comes into Security.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Evelise Bourlon

Earth and Environmental Sciences  - FluxLab

Thanks for all the amazing things you’ve taught me, and for your advice and encouragement. Your support has been incredibly helpful, especially on days when my motivation and creativity were low. :D  ~ Ati

Craig Bowie

Facilities Management

Craig has helped me more than once to find my way around campus and even helped me move into my office by letting me park in front of the door where I likely wasn't supposed to :) Thanks!  ~ Shannon Kell

Laurie Bowles

Facilities Management

Laurie always works quickly and efficiently, ensuring immaculate building cleanliness wherever she's assigned. Always works with a smile and is kind to all levels of employees and students.  ~ Anonymous

Erwin Bravzuela

Ancillary Services/Operations

Erwin goes above and beyond every day to support operational needs across campus. His positive attitude, willingness to help others, and strong work ethic make StFX a better place!  ~ Anonymous

Karen Brebner

Registrar Office

Karen stepped into the Registrar role this year following a devastating loss. Her leadership and unwavering willingness to support others deserve the utmost appreciation  ~ Anonymous

Karen stepped in to help us cope and to lead our office through the most difficult time of losing our leader and friend Tara Buksaitis. Karen is a gem.  ~ Wendy Hayne

I just want to remember and Thank Karen Brebner and all the staff at the Registrar's office for all of the incredible work they did in that office given the untimely death in the Spring of their friend and colleague, Tara Buksaitis. Their kindness and care for her and the work that was so important to her, was evident and honorable to witness! Thank you!!  ~ Anonymous

Thanks to Karen for stepping up to take on big roles the last few years. She's done a great job keeping everything moving and has done so modestly and humbly. StFX is fortunate to have someone like her to call on when necessary.  ~ Anonymous

With deep gratitude to Karen Brebner for her commitment to the StFX community, and for generously sharing time and expertise in everyday and extraordinary ways and moments, from COVID-19 to convocation, exemplifying collegiality!  ~ Anonymous

Paula Brophy

Coady

For years, Paula has created strong programs to support entrepreneurship and partnership for STFX students. Innovative approaches have led to many graduates having the capacity to lead new, innovative initiatives and start businesses/enterprises.  ~ Anonymous

David Bruce

Research Services

Has supported my transition to StFX and reviewed/edited my CCV and other documents with so much care and attention - thank you!  ~ Shannon Kell

Patricia Budicky

Chemistry

Chem prep!  ~ Erin Mazerolle

Pylyp Buntov

Earth and Environmental Sciences – FluxLab

Thanks for always spreading happiness in the workplace (at least when you see me) and for recognizing and caring about others’ feelings, even when they don’t openly show it. Your positivity makes a big difference for everyone around you.  ~ Ati

April Burns

StFX Bookstore

April really is the heartbeat of the StFX Store! She’s got a great eye for picking out must-have items and always knows what our community will get excited about. Thanks to her knack for finding the perfect mix of spirit and style, our shelves are always full of Xaverian pride. April’s talent and passion help make the StFX Store the place to be for all things StFX  ~ Anonymous

April is amazing! so Helpful and kind! And a very talented artist!  ~ Anonymous

Heather Butler

People & Culture

Makes UKG make sense!  ~ Erin Mazerolle

Heather is awesome! so helpful and kind  ~ Anonymous

Margaret Cameron

Rankin School of Nursing

Margaret comes in every day with a smile and positive attitude.  ~ Anonymous

Matt Cameron

Centre for Online Learning

Matt is always trying to help us non-technological people learn about technology. He is the most patient person I know!  ~ Anonymous

Lianne Campbell

Alumni Affairs

Thank you for all the time and detail you put into organizing the 15th Anniversary of Classics for Classics! Once again, you have created seamless and memorable experience for alumni returning to campus!  ~ Anonymous

Lianne is an amazing colleague and friend, providing a welcoming presence in Alumni House and playing an instrumental role in supporting and engaging our StFX alumni network. She fills our office with kindness, humour, and stories of her adorable doggies!  ~ Anonymous

Andrew Case

Coady

Thank you for being a part of our team and maintaining our financial accountability that allows us to do our work.  ~ Anonymous 

Brad Chandler

Athletics

StFX Athletics extends a big welcome to two new staff members who started with us just this week - Blake Hatt (Head Sports Performance Coach) and Brad Chandler (Sales & Marketing Coordinator)! We are very X-cited to have them join our White & Blue team and know they will bring positive energy to our department!  ~ Krista McKenna

Anna Chepkova

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Thank you for your sharp eye for detail and your generous support in preparing the article. Your feedback and guidance made the process much smoother and greatly improved the final work.  ~ Ati

Nikhila Chiluka

Registrar's Office

A shout out for all Nikhila's extra work, and responsiveness to others, to ensure the TargetX Admission Application is working to the best of its ability to meet the needs of the Admissions team and members of other StFX departments.  Well done, Nikhila!  ~ Anonymous

She's the technical genius behind making TargetX a reality at StFX - working across departments, building, tweaking, and making sure we're set up for success! Huge thank you, Nikhila - your hard work, leadership, and dedication are helping shape an even stronger StFX experience for our students this year and in the years to come! 💙  ~ Anonymous

Nikhila has been a huge support with the launch of Target X! Her countless work and efforts have contributed to our understanding of the new system! Thank you, Nikhila!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka 

Patricia Cormack

Sociology

Patricia is an exceptional educator, generous mentor, and brilliant scholar who uplifts colleagues and students alike. She dedicates so much of her time to committees and community-building, helping to create a supportive and collaborative environment that makes our department a wonderful place to work and grow. Thank you Patricia!  ~ Anonymous

Jennifer Connors

Education

Has been instrumental in my onboarding as a new faculty member, for both professional and personal support!  ~ Shannon Kell

Lola Corkum

Coady Institute

Lola always brings her best to the office. She always has a positive outlook and works so hard. She takes on every day with professionalism and laughter.  ~ Anonymous

Thank you for always been a welcoming presence in the building. Your kindness, patience, and support for those around you means the world, and we’re so lucky to have you as a part of our team!  ~ Anonymous

Debbie Coughlin

StFX Online

I know I can always turn to her because of her amazing dedication and support. Even while working remotely, she’s always quick to jump in, share her expertise, and lend a hand whenever it’s needed. Her commitment and reliability make her an invaluable part of our team!  ~ Anonymous

Lindelwa Coyle

Earth and Environmental Sciences - FluxLab

Lindi is always supportive and kind. She helps make the workplace a more organized, positive, and friendly place.  ~ Ati

Lindi is always willing to help FluxLab's staff and students with a smile, compassion, and patience. Her attitude and helpfulness sets a wonderful tone for our research team and she helps everyone in big and small ways in her "fly under the radar" style.  ~ Chelsie Hall

Lisa Craig

Financial Services

She’s a driven leader who sets high standards, working just as hard as she expects her team to — often harder. She’s got her team’s back, ready to pitch in whenever needed (and maybe even bring snacks as motivational fuel).  ~ Anonymous

I want to recognize Lisa for being such an incredible person to work with. She is kind, dependable, and hardworking in everything she does. We’re lucky to have her on our team!  ~ Anonymous

Kyran Cupido

Math & Statistics

KC is an amazing colleague who truly cares about his students' success is always awesome to work with on joint teaching and research projects.  ~ Darien DeWolf

Digafie Debalke 

Coady Institute

Digafie's approach to peace building is so critical in the world we live in, and his work makes our collective efforts stronger. I've learned so much from his approach and have seen the positive impact its had on the learners who've worked with him. I look forward to learning more and seeing how it can deepen my own approaches within community development.  ~ Anonymous

Jean Alexis Delamer

Computer Science

Always bringing a positive attitude to work.  ~ Anonymous

Angela Delaney

Student Accounts

 Angela is helpful and capable! It's such a pleasure to work with her!  ~ Anonymous

Angela & Jackie stepped up in a time of need in our department when we were short staffed. They have taken on a great deal of extra work over the past few months.  They have done it with smiles on their faces and have been amazing to work with.  ~ Anonymous

Jaqueline De Leebeeck

Student Life

She has worked very hard to help create Orientation for the new incoming class, creating a warm and inclusive space for everyone. As well as managing expectations for the staff and support, and collaborating with various departments to ensure that everyone is supported that week, not just the students, but also the student staff, faculty, administration, and everyone else involved. This is a huge undertaking, and she does a fabulous job each year, getting better and better!!  ~ Anonymous

Amazing leadership and support on an ongoing basis in Student Life!  ~ Justine Simpson

Carolyn Delorey

Angus L MacDonald Library

I've never had a better manager than Carolyn. Her deep institutional knowledge, calm demeanor and reliability make her an excellent and inspiring colleague.  ~ Anonymous

Darien DeWolf

Math and Stats

Spreading good cheer across campus!  ~ Anonymous

Sharon DeYoung

Custodial Services

Sharon takes such good care of us in the NFSC going above and beyond to keep our workspaces clean and tidy.  ~ Anonymous

Laura Doiron

Financial Services

Laura is a highly capable employee who adapts easily to any situation and consistently steps up to contribute where and when needed. Respected by their peers, they’ve become a key go-to person for advice and insight across the Financial Services team.  ~ Anonymous

Big thanks to Laura—you make work brighter and better every day. We're Lucky to have you!  ~ Anonymous

Anne Marie Dobbin

Rankin School of Nursing

From working with Anne Marie in District Mental Health Services to working alongside her here in the Rankin School of Nursing, I have long admired her dedication to her own continuing education throughout her nursing career.  In addition, her understanding and empathy working in the areas of mental illness and addictions have been inspiring to me as a co-worker, but more importantly to our students who often see these areas of nursing care as "scary or dangerous" or "not relevant to the areas they want to work in".  ~ Karen Briand

Daniel Draper

People & Culture

Daniel is an exceptional leader who combines professionalism with genuine care for employees. He is approachable, insightful, and always go the extra mile to support staff and foster a positive work environment. His dedication makes a real difference in our workplace every day.  ~ Anonymous

Yurii Dudak

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Yurii always brings great energy and keeps the team energized. His positivity and enthusiasm lift everyone’s spirits and make the workplace a more motivating and enjoyable environment.  ~ Ati

Rob Dunbar

Safety & Security

Rod is willing to help out in situations to make sure the best outcome is reached. This willingness to help is a great asset to the department.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Angel Espat

Recruitment

Angel is such a hard worker; he makes me want to do my best:)  ~ Anonymous  

Angel worked so hard to build our social media page, and we recently hit 1000 followers! Thank you, Angel, for your hard work!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Shout out to Angel for the help and solutions he found for me during Employee Appreciation Week!  ~ Maria L

Martha Fanjoy

Coady Institute

She's thoughtful, intentional, and willing to ask the hard questions and disrupt systems in order to strengthen our overall work. She rocks!  ~ Anonymous  

Eduardo Farias

Recruitment

Eduardo brings great energy to the office; You can always count on him to lift you up!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Farnaz Farjami

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Farnaz is very helpful and hardworking, she makes the workplace brighter every day.  ~ Ati

Jason Farrell

Payroll

Thank you for keeping payroll running smoothly, you are very approachable when I have questions.  ~ Anonymous

Jennifer Farrell

StFX Online

I so appreciate their patience, expertise and support with setting up and managing online courses. Their guidance and communication is very much appreciated.  ~ Johnann LeBlanc

Lisa Faye

Coady Institute

We haven’t gotten to work together yet, but from our short interactions, I’m so glad you’ve joined the department! I cannot wait to learn more from you!  ~ Anonymous  

Mary Fennell

Admissions 

Seamless transfer of knowledge.  ~ Anonymous  

Admissions is a multi-task and fast paced department. Mary always brings a smile to the office and has invaluable and specific knowledge in providing exceptional service to potential StFX students as they begin their journey to campus.  Mary's smile always makes the office a brighter place.  ~ Anonymous  

Mary Fisher-MacDonnell

Financial Aid

Mary is amazing. She cares deeply about the students who seek out financial support and always takes the time to thoughtfully address my questions about ensuring our awards reach those who need them most, while also honoring the intentions of StFX alumni and donors who wish to make a meaningful impact. I greatly value Mary’s flexibility, her commitment to equity, and the intelligence and compassion she brings to her work.  ~ Alexis MacDonald

Megan Fogarty

Human Rights & Equity 

Recognizing Megan for her Patience, Flexibility, Dedication and Understanding the benefits of working as a team.  ~ Lorraine Reddick

Monica Foster

VP Finance & Administration 

Shout out to Monica! —your StFX spirit shines through in everything you do! Your pride and love for this community is contagious and helps make campus a better place for all of us  ~ Anonymous  

Angela Fougere

Health & Counselling

Angela quietly takes on the role of organizer "extraordinaire" without being asked! She is a calm presence and would never ask to be recognized for all the she does in the Health and Counselling Centre. So, cheers to you Nurse Angela! You are amazing!  ~ Anonymous  

Kayla Fraser

Health & Counselling

Kayla is a breath of fresh air. She might be young but she's armed with the knowledge of an experience veteran and takes on her role with grace. Thanks for being our internal IT and Canva expert! The Health and Counselling Centre got brighter the day you arrived Nurse Kayla!  ~ Anonymous  

Yvonne Fraser

Rankin School of Nursing

Over the years, Yvonne has worked diligently at coordinating the complicated job of organizing clinical placement schedules for students and Nurse Educators in the 4-year stream within the Rankin School of Nursing. Along with this she has established and maintained strong working relationships with our various stakeholders to ensure safe and relevant clinical experiences for students.  ~ Karen Briand 

Nicole Gallant

Ancillary Services 

Nicole Is constantly going above and beyond. She is the heartbeat of Ancillary and we all appreciate her so much  ~ Anonymous 

Caitlyn Gerry

Athletics

Consistently going above and beyond to support StFX Student Athletes - I appreciate the work they do and the safe space they help create in the clinic. Training camp is a busy and demanding time and they are crushing it.  ~ Diane Ouimet

Kevin Gerrior

Facilities Management

Kevin always goes out of his way to say hello!  ~ Anonymous

Bonnie Gillis

Procure to Pay

Learned new complex tasks in a resource challenged environment and still managed the invoice and payment process. She has been patient in explaining how the department works.  ~ Julie Marchand

Carla Gillis

People & Culture

Thanks for the HR support!  ~ Anonymous

Justine Gillis

University Housing

She works very hard ensuring Security and students are kept updated on room assignments and other related activities We can always reach her, even after hours!  ~ Anonymous 

A true Icon on this campus! Empathetic, supportive and always willing to help.  ~ Angel Espat

Yogesh Ghore

Coady Institute

Your longstanding partnerships in community are a testament to the approach you take and the immense value you bring. Thank you for being a part of this team and sharing your insights to strengthen our work.  ~ Anonymous 

Chris Gilham

Education

For answering all my professional and personal/family questions as we moved into town!  ~ Shannon Kell

Glence Glasgow

Student Career Centre

Glence's smile and laughter are contagious. His natural leadership skills inspire me each day.  ~ Danielle Fraser

John Gormley

Safety & Security

John is very reliable, trust worthy and dependable. John makes sure that whatever needs to be done, gets done properly.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Bob Hale

Ancillary Services

Bob has provided long-standing and invaluable service to StFX in countless ways that often go unnoticed but are essential. From water and power to the many behind-the-scenes systems that keep our campus running, Bob’s steady leadership and unwavering commitment ensure everything operates smoothly. His dedication has been a cornerstone of campus life, and our community is stronger because of his contributions.  ~ Anonymous

Will always listen, will always be supportive and help in any way if able to and will find answers.  ~ Anonymous

Bob is my go-to person for all StFX related questions! Wealth of knowledge of past, present and future of StFX  ~ Anonymous

Chelsie Hall

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Making time out of her busy schedule to make personal connections and mental well-being check-ins with students and employees.  ~ Nadia Tarakki

Chelsie has been constructive with her feedback, which motivated me to push myself, step outside of my comfort zone, and grow both personally and professionally.  ~ Ati

Bill Hannah

IT Services

Going above and beyond to help with problems, as well as lending out personal chargers when needed.  ~ Anonymous

Krista Hanscomb

Coady Institute

I thoroughly enjoy every conversation she and I have. She's thoughtful and intentional about her work, and steadfast about creating meaningful and valuable learning opportunities for those she works with. The relationships she fosters through her work are inspiring, and the boundaries she's pushing are creating positive impacts in and alongside communities.  ~ Anonymous

Patti Hansen-Ketchum

Rankin School of Nursing

Patti makes a positive impact on the School of Nursing through her leadership, kindness and contributions. She is admired both by her peers and students as a compassionate leader and innovator in nursing. Always building others up and looking out for her colleagues, she makes the School of Nursing a wonderful place to work and learn!  ~ Anonymous

Blake Hatt

Athletics

It is wonderful to welcome Blake back to campus.  He's a stellar addition to the team.  ~ Anonymous

StFX Athletics extends a big welcome to two new staff members who started with us just this week - Blake Hatt (Head Sports Performance Coach) and Brad Chandler (Sales & Marketing Coordinator)! We are very X-cited to have them join our White & Blue team and know they will bring positive energy to our department!  ~ Krista McKenna

Sue Hawkes

Coady Institute

Thank you for being a part of our team and doing the incredible design work to elevate our knowledge production, brand, and reputation!  ~ Anonymous

Meghan Hayne

Ancillary Services

Always there to help, lend a hand, offer any kind of help when needed.  ~ Anonymous

Sionnach Hendra

Rankin School of Nursing

Sionnach understands the needs of those she interacts with and supports both students and her colleagues with kindness and intention. She is an advocate for equity and a champion for our students. We are so fortunate to work with and learn from her!  ~ Anonymous

Ted Holden

Financial Services

Ted is always willing to help out and is very patient to explain everything.  ~ Julie Marchand

Rafee Hossain

Earth and Environmental Sciences – FluxLab

 Rafee’s sense of humor, patience, and constant support make a big difference in the workplace. He creates a positive atmosphere, helps reduce stress, and is always there when someone needs any input from him.  ~ Ati

Catherine Irving

Coady Institute

Thank you for being a part of our team, and all of the wisdom, experience, and Institutional knowledge you bring forward to our present work.  ~ Anonymous

Elizabeth Kell

Tramble Centre

Elizabeth is an incredible human being an advocate for students with disabilities. The work she does is incredibly important to the success of students and building them for their future. She is a true testament of the Xaverian spirit and is truly committed to StFX and its community.  ~ Anonymous

Hannah Keller

Academic Advisor

She always answers the phone and makes the time to help and support students!  ~ Anonymous

Claire Kelly

Advancement

Shout-out to Claire for being such a great teammate! Her positivity, dedication, and willingness to help make working together a pleasure every day.  ~ Anonymous

Jack Kennedy

Campus Tours & Events

For using innovative approaches to create positive group tour experiences  ~ Anonymous

Jack is always on top of tasks and provides great support to the recruitment team!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Afshan Khaleghi

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Afshan is an amazing colleague and the kind of teammate every team needs. She makes work better—and occasionally reminds us that coffee is the real fuel for research.  ~ Ati

Sharonne King

Recruitment

Sharonne is so kind and so helpful. I'm very grateful to work alongside her.  ~ Anonymous

Sharonne’s bubbly and friendly attitude contributes to a great work environment! I always enjoy our conversations!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Ryan Kiesel

Safety & Security

Ryan is very approachable and always willing to help. He is thorough with his duties and very reliable.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Michael Kirk

Safety & Security

Michael is very thorough, detailed and creative. His cool and calm and welcoming personality, among other things, are definitely an asset to Safety & Security.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Rennae Kletzel-Gilham

Education

She personally connects with future students and keeps the needs of all current students top of mind. Her care and kindness makes students feel important and welcomed. She deserves to be celebrated.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden

Jackie Knocton

Student Accounts

Angela & Jackie stepped up in a time of need in our department when we were short staffed. They have taken on a great deal of extra work over the past few months.  They have done it with smiles on their faces and have been amazing to work with.  ~ Anonymous

Shout-out to Jackie for her incredible knowledge and the amazing way she connects with and supports the students. She truly makes a difference every day!  ~ Anonymous

Angie Kolen

Human Kinetics

A big thank you to Angie for stepping in to chair the Department of Human Nutrition last year and for advocating for the students and department members!  ~ Laura Reid

Marie Kopf

StFX Online

Her incredible dedication and teamwork! She’s always willing to jump in and lend a hand whenever it’s needed, and her commitment truly makes a difference for our team. Grateful to work alongside such a supportive colleague!  ~ Anonymous

Kacie Lafreniere

Recruitment

Kacie is always ready and willing to lend a hand, and always with a smile:) Also, she hasn't bought Starby all of August.  ~ Anonymous

Kacie never fails to lend a helping hand! Thank you, Kacie, for always supporting the team!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Julien Landry

Coady Institute

Thank you for the level of detail, attention, and intention you bring to your work. It adds a level of rigour that has created demonstrable positive impacts alongside community.  ~ Anonymous

Jaylen Langille

Safety & Security

Jaylen brings an upbeat personality and willingness to learn to the department which is a definite asset.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Wendy Langley

Advancement - Development

Wendy is a phenomenal leader. Without fanfare, she works behind the scenes to ensure the values of the institution are upheld. She has a fine intellect and compassionate heart. StFX is lucky to have her!  ~ Anonymous

Kevin Latimer

Facilities Management

Kevin has been instrumental in leading energy management and advancing efficiencies across our campus for well over 15 years. His commitment goes far beyond the regular scope; when emergencies occur, Kevin consistently sets aside his own personal time to respond without hesitation. Whether he is supporting academic or non-academic events, managing unexpected issues, or maintaining the campus electrical infrastructure, he is always present and dependable. Kevin does not seek recognition, yet his consistent efforts and dedication make him a true champion of StFX. He embodies reliability, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to the best interests of our university community.  ~ Anonymous

Martin Lavoie

Earth and Environmental Sciences – FluxLab

Martin is the best senior. He is always there to support and guide others.  ~ Ati

Brian Lazzuri

Coady Institute

Thank you for being a part of our team and working to raise the visibility of the incredible work happening across the Institute.  ~ Anonymous

Johnann LeBlanc

Coady Institute

Thank you for keeping us all on track. Your attention to detail and your commitment to strengthening our work is so very appreciated! Your willingness to ask the hard questions and shift where needed is helping us strengthen our overall processes and work. Thank you!  ~ Anonymous

Shauna Leonard

Procure to Pay

Always quick to offer help, takes the initiative to jump in and help the team.  ~ Julie Marchand

Janine Linthorne

Advancement - Alumni Affairs

Thank you for delivering events that are meaningful and memorable. From the smallest details to the biggest moments, your creativity, dedication, and professionalism shines through.  You are a great team and you continue to put on amazing events all year long👏👏  ~ Anonymous

Maria Ludlow

Finance & Administration / People & Culture

Maria is driven to help! If a question or problem comes up, she's always ready to tackle it and do it right! Her spirit and sense of humour are always a delight to be around!  ~ Anonymous

Falen Lundrigan

Recruitment

I could not be luckier to have such an amazing supervisor. Thanks Falen!  ~ Anonymous

A leader who is involved, caring, calculated and has the drive to make X better!  ~ Angel Espat

Falen has been a tremendous support to us all. She continues to champion success within our department, and I am so grateful to work under her leadership. Thank you, Falen, for all the support and care you continue to provide us!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

For working with and leading the recruitment team to a successful recruitment season  ~ Anonymous

I truly appreciate Falen for her continuous support and dedication to our international team. She is always eager to learn, proactive, and consistently reaches out to us to ensure we, the regional recruitment team, feel connected and supported. I'm glad to have Falen as my guidance, and it's such a pleasure to work with her.  ~ Anonymous

Big shoutout to our amazing boss, Falen Lundrigan!  This year came with lots of transitions for our recruitment team, but with Falen’s guidance and support, we not only pulled through—we hit record confirmations! 🙌💙We’re so lucky to have such a supportive manager cheering us on and helping us grow as a team!  ~ Sharonne

Lisa Lunney Borden

Education 

Working tirelessly with Education students to give them the best possible experience.  ~ Anonymous

 For her work in equity and reconciliation in Education.  ~ Simon Sylliboy

Aimee MacDonald

Human Rights and Equity

Over the summer, Aimee dedicated her time and effort to a special project: transforming one of our old storage rooms. Today, all her hard work has paid off, and the space has been transformed into a dedicated area for our peer mentors. It’s inspiring to see how this space has changed from a neglected storage room into a welcoming environment for our mentors. They are incredibly grateful to have this designated area, which will enhance their efforts within our student community and make their work even more effective and meaningful. This transformation is a example of how a little effort can lead to significant change!  ~ Sanghun Son

Alyssa MacDonald

Earth and Environmental Sciences – FluxLab

Alyssa is very kind and makes the workplace more colourful.  ~ Ati

Bailey MacDonald

Safety & Security

Bailey is always willing to learn and make himself better. He is reliable and hard-working and willing to cover shifts.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Breagh MacDonald

Psychology

Shout out to these two powerhouses who support our Psychology faculty and staff - and help us all from going a little bit less insane than we already are!!  ~ Anonymous

Makes registration easier and more equitable for students in PSYC classes!  ~ Erin Mazerolle

Jenny MacDonald

Coady Institute

You unwaveringly stepped into unexpected work, and did so flawlessly. Thank you for your stewardship of that work, and the ongoing impact you're having on the project!  ~ Anonymous

Kendra MacDonald

IT Services

Making the work environment conducive  ~ Anonymous

Kim MacDonald

Procure to Pay

She has been excellent supporting my orientation to St. FX. She is also sharing her office with me :)  ~ Julie Marchand

Lauren MacDonald

Academic Advising

Bringing positive energy to our team and making everyone laugh.  She will be missed while on mat leave!  ~ Anonymous

Rhonda MacDonald

Math & Statistics, Computer Science, Psychology, Health

Rhonda is always ready to help and is a wealth of information. She's a real gem in the Annex!  ~ Anonymous

Makes registration easier and more equitable for students in PSYC classes!  ~ Erin Mazerolle 

Shout out to these two powerhouses who support our Psychology faculty and staff - and help us all from going a little bit less insane than we already are!!  ~ Anonymous

Sonya MacDonald

Financial Services

Sonya has the best attitude ever! Hard working, friendly and hard a work capably solving problems and helping everyone around with smiles and laughs aplenty!  ~ Anonymous

Tom MacDonald

IT Services

Goes above and beyond to support everyone in the StFX community needing data.  ~ Anonymous

Annie MacEachern

Safety & Security 

Annie is dependable and reliable and her commitment to organization and problem solving helps to make the Security Department run as smoothly as possible.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Barry MacKenzie

Advancement

Thank you for delivering events that are meaningful and memorable. From the smallest details to the biggest moments, your creativity, dedication, and professionalism shines through.  You are a great team and you continue to put on amazing events all year long👏👏  ~ Anonymous

Barry is an awesome human! He is extremely kind, smart and we are awesome to have him at StFX!  ~ Anonymous

Pauline MacIntosh

Coady Institute

Your unwavering commitment to supporting community leadership is admirable. Thank you for shining a light on the work of partners in community, and continuing to highlight the incredible relationships we have locally. Our local engagement is such an important piece of our collective work and contributes to our local community well-being.  ~ Anonymous

Chantal MacIsaac

Financial Services

Chantal has a depth of experience, and manages a wide variety of tasks. On top of all that she does, she's always willing to lend a hand or share her knowledge!  ~ Anonymous

Chantal wears many hats, and always helps make complicated financial reporting situations feel manageable.  ~ Anonymous

Margie MacIsaac

Rankin School of Nursing

Since joining the Rankin School of Nursing in 2013, Margie has been a constant source of information, support, and laughter in spite of the issues she faced in her own life over the years I've worked with her.  She is always willing to lend an ear and can offer some helpful advice (or just be a sounding board) in many circumstances.  ~ Karen Briand

Bernadette MacGillivary

StFX Online

Shout out to Bernadette MacGillivray for her hard work and positive contributions to the StFX Online team. Her dedication, reliability, and professionalism make a difference every day, and we truly appreciate the value she brings to the workplace.  ~ Anonymous

Ronalda MacGillivary

Admissions

 Seamless transfer of knowledge.  ~ Anonymous

Ronalda is always there for you no matter what.  ~ Anonymous

Erin Mackenzie

Coady Institute

Erin makes my day every time I see her. Not only is she incredibly competent in her role, but she takes an authentic interest in the people around her, creating such a vibrant and positive working environment.  ~ Anonymous

Erin is a delight to work with. Everyday she arrives to work with a positive attitude and is very reliable.  She also brings humor, kindness and generosity into the work environment.  ~ Johnann LeBlanc

Alison MacLean

Financial Services

She always helps me so much with my research accounts. She’s the best.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden

Mary Jessie MacLellan

President's Office

Shout-out to MJ for being the go-to expert on everything StFX! Her knowledge, guidance, and willingness to help make navigating our university so much easier. We’re lucky to have someone so informed and approachable.  ~ Maria L

Doug MacPherson

AVP Office

Shout-out to Doug for being new to StFX and already making such a positive impact! Your fresh perspective and contributions are already being noticed and appreciated.  ~ Anonymous

Josie MacPherson

Safety & Security

Josie is kind and welcoming to everyone she encounters on campus. Josie's experience in the department is also an asset, especially to newcomers within the department: Security and X-Patrol.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Julie Marchand

Procure to Pay

Shout-out to Julie for hitting the ground running and making an impact right from the start!  ~ Anonymous

Muffy McIntyre

Advancement - Alumni Affairs, Wellspring

Shout-out to Muffy for always bringing positivity and kindness to everything she does.  ~ Anonymous

Krista McKenna

Athletics

Big appreciation to Krista McKenna for her incredible dedication and commitment.  Not only does she continuously step up in a big way, but this summer she also successfully filled three key vacancies in record time.  Her hard work, persistence and professionalism are truly off the charts - and we are all better for it. Thank you for going above and beyond.  ~ Leo MacPherson

Sarah McKenna

Co-operative Education Program

Sarah is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and logical when it comes to developing her students and approaching her work. She is also an excellent support to the team.  ~ Anonymous

Jane McMillan

Anthropology 

Jane always goes out of her way to be kind and understanding. She creates an atmosphere where we feel comfortable and supported, no matter how busy things get. Her approach makes a real difference in our day-to-day work.  ~ Anonymous

Bernie Mah

Safety & Security

Bernie is confident, calm, honest, meticulous, and trustworthy among other things. Bernie's professionalism is a definite asset to the department.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Babila Mohanarajan

Athletics

Consistently going above and beyond to support StFX Student Athletes - I appreciate the work they do and the safe space they help create in the clinic. Training camp is a busy and demanding  time and they are crushing it.  ~ Diane Ouimet

Leonid Monchinskii

Safety & Security

Leo has just recently joined the department. He is hard-working and his enthusiasm for, and attention to detail of, the duties required are a definite asset.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Shannon Morell

Registrar's Office

Shannon consistently arrives with a warm smile and a positive demeanor. She is always willing to assist students and staff, addressing questions and concerns with professionalism, kindness, and good humor. The university is fortunate to count her as a valued member of our community  ~ Anonymous

Denise Morrow

Education

For welcoming me into the lunchroom chats and showing me where the office supplies are :)  ~ Shannon Kell

She goes above and beyond always. We would be lost without her. She deserves to be celebrated.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden 

Janice Munroe

Sociology

Thank you, Janice, for all the ways you keep things running smoothly! Your thoughtfulness shines through in everything you do!  ~ Anonymous

Heather Myers

Tramble Centre

During my time at StFX, Heather has helped me discover the confidence within myself, which allowed me to truly flourish and embrace new opportunities. I cannot imagine where I would be without Heather’s patience and her remarkable ability to see the best in everyone and everything. Thank you, Heather, for always supporting and encouraging others in the pursuit of their aspirations.  ~ Ashley Irving

Natasha Neal

Research Services

Has a solution for every problem!  ~ Erin Mazerolle

Hana Nelson

Research Service Group

Hana is very supportive and always ready to help  ~ Ati

Lynn O'Donnell

Coady Institute

Lynn is a breath of fresh air! Her smile is infectious and her passion for the work Coady does is evident to all that meet her. Her ability to build and maintain connections and foster relationships make her an incredible asset for Coady, especially in her role.  ~ Anonymous

Chinelo Okafor

Admissions

For always being such a ray of Sunshine every day at work.  ~ Anonymous

Athar Omidi

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Spreading happiness. Giving energy to the room. She is smart and makes us laugh at the same time.  ~ Anonymous

She is so supportive and helpful. She has great ideas for brainstorming in different topics.  ~ Anonymous

For making every day look like an adventure / no routine  ~ Anonymous

She has been supportive, and we have consistently had great brainstorming sessions.  ~ Anonymous

Athar is an excellent researcher, and her experience in data analysis has helped me countless times in my own research. I wanted to recognize Athar for her 'can-do' attitude and superb problem-solving skills.  ~ Anonymous

She expanded the diversity of perspectives on our team and raised the bar in every discussion. By constructively challenging thinking and drawing out quieter voices, she made our brainstorming more rigorous and our outcomes stronger.  ~ Anonymous

Athar Omidi is a highly skilled and dedicated Data Analyst whose professionalism, analytical mindset, and teamwork make her an invaluable member of our team. She consistently demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex data, transforming it into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making and drive results.Beyond her technical expertise, Athar is a cooperative and supportive colleague. She communicates effectively, shares knowledge with others, and contributes to a positive and motivating work environment. Her professionalism, reliability, and collaborative spirit have earned her the respect and trust of the entire team. Athar Omidi is not only an outstanding Data Analyst but also a colleague who strengthens the team through her dedication, expertise, and positive attitude.  ~ Yurii Dudak

Awele Oye-Onwuka

Recruitment

First of all, every day she shows up in an outfit, slay. Second, I am so happy to work with such a kind-hearted individual like Awele.  ~ Anonymous

Wendy Panagopoulos

Rankin School of Nursing

Wendy is one of the most empathetic people I know.  She carries out her teaching duties here in the School with a major focus and passion for social justice, equity, and the social determinants of health. She imbues these principles in her work with students and co-workers. She's been an avid, and longtime member and supporter of the Women Alike Abreast a River Dragon Boat crew.  ~ Karen Briand

Wendy is always so supportive of students and is never too busy to lend a hand to ensure the most interesting and fun learning activities. She always adds so much to staff meetings and encourages new staff always making them feel welcome and helps them with whatever they may require.So she definitely deserves this special shout out. She works hard to keep her own teaching current and shares her new information ensuring everyone obtains the new research.  ~ Anonymous 

Nikita Patel

Coady Institute

I'm so glad Nikita is a part of our team. In addition to excelling in her role, she expresses care and consideration for the people around her, and I enjoy any moments we get to connect!  ~ Anonymous

Chrissy Pelrine

Biology / Anthropology / Human Nutrition

She is always there whenever I have doubts or make errors, and she handles my endless questions with so much kindness and patience. I’m so grateful for her support❤️  ~ Anonymous

They keep us organized in JBB!  ~ Anonymous

Ken Penner

Religious Studies

Shoutout to Ken Penner, chair of the Religious Studies Department for his quiet, inclusive, welcoming, smart, and positive leadership style. He goes out of his way to include everyone as an equally valued member of a real team that works for students, for each other, for StFX, and for the community. I have appreciated his constant big, warm smile since day one. Also: Ken's ability to produce a spreadsheet for every occasion is truly unmatched.  ~ Sara Parks

Ron Penny

Safety & Security

Ron is very adaptable, reliable and hard working. Ron is always open to learning new ways of doing things and to positive change.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Kielan Pilgrim

Recruitment

Kielan is great at providing interesting facts/articles!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Jessica Popp

Coady Institute

I appreciate the way you approach each aspect of work from a place of curiosity, and ensuring you shape each project using evidence-informed, collaborative, and participatory approaches. Thank you for being a part of our team!  ~ Anonymous

Becky Powers

Education

For welcoming me into the lunchroom chats and showing me where the office supplies are :)  ~ Shannon Kell

She shows amazing leadership in our department and does her job with care and commitment. She’s making a difference in our program, and she needs to be celebrated.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden

Michelle Power

Academic Vice President's Office

Michelle brings positive energy to every situation.  No matter the problem, she just gets to solving it and keeps a great sense of humour!  ~ Anonymous

Rachel Powers

Education

She is deeply committed to our students and works to ensure and celebrate their success. She works behind the scenes to make sure everyone is ready for licensing and connects students with future employers so they are ready for careers in education. She deserves to be celebrated.  ~ Lisa Lunney Borden

Barry Purcell

Facilities Management

On my very first day, Barry helped me find where to retrieve my office keys while I wandered on campus! Thanks Barry!  ~ Shannon Kell

Barry has the kind of smile and positive energy that can turn the worst day around. From the first moment I met him as my neighbour, to running into him on campus, he has always made me feel welcome and made me smile. I think his coworkers must be so lucky to spend their days with him, as he always brightens mine.  ~ Arlynne McGrath

Always a positive person that has a way of bringing people together. There is always laughter. He is also very generous with his time and willing to do things to help when someone is needed.  ~ Anonymous

Barry's attitude, support, and approach to supporting everyone on campus second to none. He is always positive, upbeat and willing to do whatever it takes to not only get the job done but make your day better.  ~ Anonymous

Barry is the most positive guy on campus! Always quick with a wave and a smile. It's a pleasure to cross his path.  ~ Anonymous

Harsh Rai

StFX Online

A big shout-out to my office mate, Harsh! He may be quiet, but his support speaks volumes. Whenever I need a hand, he’s always there to help without hesitation, and I’m so grateful for his steady presence and reliability  ~ Anonymous

I so appreciate their patience, expertise and support with setting up and managing online courses. Their guidance and communication is very much appreciated.  ~ Johnann LeBlanc

Shout out to Harsh Rai for consistently showing up with a positive attitude and willingness to tackle any problem! His commitment and effort don’t go unnoticed—we appreciate everything you do to help the STFX Online team succeed!  ~ Anonymous

David Risk

Earth and Environmental Sciences - FluxLab
 

Dave has been incredibly supportive, going above and beyond expectations. His patience and guidance have made a real difference, and I am especially grateful for the way he has helped me believe in my work and the positive change we are making together.  ~ Ati

Colette Rennie

Earth and Environmental Sciences

A much appreciated mentor and colleague! Always open to a conversation, full of sound advice, and so dedicated to her students.  ~ Anonymous

Julien Rice

Financial Services

Julien is so patient and excellent at explaining things. He has extensive knowledge of our systems and always has time to answer questions and help us solve a problem. I so appreciate his guidance and help getting set up and learning about the systems I need to know for my role.  ~ Julie Marchand

Shout out to Julien for being our go-to problem solver—no challenge is too big when you’re around!   No matter the question, problem, or situation, he’s always ready to help with patience, kindness, and a smile.  ~ Anonymous

Warren Robertson

Advancement - Marketing & Communications

Warren is always upbeat and finds the best in everyone.  ~ Anonymous

Ingrid Robinson

Education

For hosting a lovely welcome event in her home for the new faculty and their families :)  ~ Shannon Kell

Paula Romanow

Coady Institute

Diligent researcher and knowledgeable mentor. Her strong relationships with those she has worked with and mentored has strengthened the research abilities and critical thinking skills across Nova Scotia.  ~ Anonymous

Mohammad Salehi

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Mohammad is always supportive and brings a good vibe to the team even virtually  ~ Ati

Alison Sampson

People & Culture

Shout-out to Alison for always being so helpful and patient with all my questions! Her guidance and support make such a difference, and I really appreciate how approachable and knowledgeable she is ~ Anonymous

Ricardo Scrosati

Biology

I just want to thank Ricardo for the pics he just spontaneously shares with us throughout the year. It helps me to appreciate the beauty of nature especially in these trying times, and I'm thankful to be reminded of that beauty all around us!  ~ Wendy Panagopoulos

Cathy Sears

Coady Institute

So appreciative of the way you support people through the library. It makes this a place where everyone feels comfortable to come study, read, relax, and discover. Thank you for being you!  ~ Anonymous

Hina Shehzadi

Coady Institute

Hina, I’m so excited you’ve joined the team. The approaches, ideas, and questions you’ve brought to the work so far are exactly what we need in this moment, and I know our work with ENGAGE and beyond will be strengthen with your leadership! Can’t wait to work more closely together.  ~ Anonymous

Sarika Sinha

Coady Institute

Your wisdom and insights and invaluable. The passion you have for the work you do alongside community, both professionally and personally is so inspiring. We are so lucky to have you as a part of our team.  ~ Anonymous

Sanghun Son

Human Rights & Equity

Sanghun is preparing to the welcome and arrival of our international students!  This will be his first Sept welcome!  He has designed new education for the wider community supporting international students and has also designed a full day orientation and welcome packages for the incoming international students  ~ Anonymous

Wellington Sousa

Coady Institute

Always willing to chat about possibilities and how we work differently alongside community, to foster more connected, inclusive, and thriving communities.  ~ Anonymous

Gail Stewart

Coady Institute

I'm not sure what we would do without Gail. She has helped create and implement such streamlined processes that have truly made a difference in our work. She's an incredible asset to our team, and her personable nature helps to create a such positive environment for those she interacts with.  ~ Anonymous

Katie Stewart Snyder

Coady Institute

Able to easily navigate between organizational/project vision and current reality, crafting ways that make work tangible and highly impactful. Her intentional and adaptable approach, while keeping an alignment with the end goals, strengthens the work we do alongside community and the outcomes we've been able to have as an Institute.  ~ Anonymous

Jennifer Sylvester

President's Office

For always going the extra mile  ~ Anonymous

Nadia Tarakki

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Nadia is always kind, supportive, and brings a positive spirit to the team.  ~ Ati

Nate Taylor

Service Learning and Internationalization 

Nate is the newest addition to our office team. He brings such passion and energy to his role, and works so hard to make sure the incoming and outgoing students are looked after. He has brought so much joy to our office team with his sense of humour and outlook on life. I’m so happy he is with us!  ~ Arlynne McGrath

Trina Teasdale

Procure to Pay

Welcoming to our visitors and will drop what she is doing to help solve an issue.  ~ Julie Marchand

Mary Teasdale Porter

Procure to Pay

Great attention to detail, which led to recognizing an important invoice was not captured for payment.  ~ Julie Marchand

Bethany Theuerkauf

Health, Counselling, and Accessible Learning

Bethany is one of THE most supportive colleagues I’ve met at StFX. She makes a point to celebrate wins together, process hard things together, brainstorm challenges and just make work a more pleasant and enjoyable place.  ~ Anonymous

James Tobin

University Housing

For your commitment and dedication!  Your leadership has been instrumental in the success of the conference season.  ~ Anonymous

Veronica Torres

Coady Institute

Thank you for being a part of our team. Your work and leadership in gender equity and education, with a focus on supporting women, girls and young people is critical to supporting social change. I'm always left thinking about the contributions you make in our program meetings and appreciate the insights/questions you share!  ~ Anonymous

Matt Turnbull

People & Culture

Always a go to for student ukg and payroll issues. Knowledgeable and responsive. Thank you Matt for all you do.  ~ Anonymous

Marian Turniawan

Coady Institute

The passion she has for her work alongside community is inspiring. Her approach to relationships, course design, and innovation continues to enhance Coady's ability to be a leader in community-led climate action. She's always willing to critically analyze the way we do our work and make necessary changes to foster deeper impact. She is a force to be reckoned with!  ~ Anonymous

Constance Tweedie

Human Kinetics

Constance successfully defended her PhD in July. Whoop whoop!  ~ Anonymous

Adriel Uangbaoje

Coady Institute

Thank you for being a part of our team this summer. I love the way you captured and reflected on the work we're involved in, and the articles you shared benefit us greatly. Thank you for our conversations and all of your contributions to our team!  ~ Anonymous

Angela VanKessel

Facilities Management

 New to the position, Angela has quickly put her stamp on our daily work environment and made a positive contribution in how we engage with management.  She is a firm yet compassionate leader.  ~ Allan Dewar

Stephen Vincent

Safety & Security

Stephen is very reliable and his attention to detail, investigative vigor and initiative are all huge assets helping to make Safety & Security function well.  ~ Jacob Burghardt

Ava Wallace

Conference Services

Ava has made a huge impact in our department and has coordinated flawless events this summer! She is very detail oriented. Keep up the great work Ava!  ~ Anonymous

Emma White

Box Office

For always being incredibly helpful and quick with her responses  ~ Anonymous

Emma is always helpful and so fast! ~ M Ludlow

Bev Williams

Procure to Pay

Has been rolling out our new OneCard, which involves onboarding and training all the card holders.  ~ Julie Marchand

Elizabeth Yeo

VP Students

Elizabeth is such a positive, relatable and approachable colleague - I look forward to meetings with her and her amazing energy she brings to important matters at StFX.  ~ Anonymous

Hannah Yantha

Recruitment

Hannah has been a wonderful addition to the team and constantly shows her support and creativity!  ~ Awele Oye-Onwuka

Anna Zuschlag

Brian Mulroney Institute of Government

Who is the person behind all the activities organized by our beloved BMIG? Anna. She is keeping track of people, activities, events and reminders, maintaining correspondence with old and new fellows, booking space and tech support, calling students and faculty to various events, and preparing all the written materials generated by the Institute. She deserves recognition for her continuous effort.  ~ Lavinia Stan

StFX Departments

Academic Advising 

They make a difference every day in helping students succeed. They ensure student needs are being met!  ~ Anonymous

Admissions Team

The admissions team I work with are an amazing group of humans who support each other and collaborate on a daily basis. Working with folks who care deeply about their work and consistently make space for others is such a positive place to be.  ~ Rennae

Ancillary Services

When the majority of StFX staff can get some reasonable amount of vacation, these two departments are at their busiest. We had an incredible year with events and conferences, and we have done a significant amount of deferred maintenance and preparation for the fall term. Thank you for all your hard work this summer!!!!! You helped us earn more revenue and the place looks fabulous!!!!!  ~ Monica Foster

Facilities Management

Facilities Management are always making huge differences in everyday operations! From cleaning, grounds, trades, set up crew! StFX would not function very well without the entire Facilities Management team. Bravo to our very own Facilities Management Team!  ~ Anonymous

F.M. is always helpful with jobs big or small,, daytime or at night!! Way to go everyone!!  ~ Clara Hurst

The custodial staff that take care of the Coady buildings are wonderful.  We are greeted with a warm smile and hello, and they keep the buildings super clean.  ~ Anonymous

When the majority of StFX staff can get some reasonable amount of vacation, these two departments are at their busiest. We had an incredible year with events and conferences, and we have done a significant amount of deferred maintenance and preparation for the fall term. Thank you for all your hard work this summer!!!!! You helped us earn more revenue and the place looks fabulous!!!!!  ~ Monica Foster

Human Rights & Equity

HUGE shout out to the Advisors on the Human Rights and Equity team for their tireless work in helping students from current and historically excluded groups make StFX their home. We see the care you put into your work, and it helps our community feel safer and more welcoming. Grateful for everything you do!  ~ Anonymous

People & Culture

For Celebrating staff  ~ Anonymous

For all the hard work with Payroll every two weeks!  ~ Anonymous

For the awesome Employee Appreciation week, and great communication!  ~ Anonymous

Recruitment

For taking their social media presence to the next level and engaging the entire StFX community  ~ Anonymous

Schwartz School Faculty & Staff

This team has been amazing at welcoming and supporting me as I step into my role as Dean over the summer. I am so grateful and excited to see what we accomplish together!  ~ Lisa Watson

StFX AUT Executive 2025-2026

I want to say Thank you to all of those who make up the StFX AUT Executive and to Susan MacKay who keeps it all lovingly glued together for so many years now! For all the hard work to improve our work place and working conditions, I am eternally grateful!  ~ Wendy Panagopoulos

StFX Online 

Big shoutout to the whole team - you've all been so welcoming and helpful as I've settled into my role. Couldn't ask for a more supportive group to work with!  ~ Anonymous

StFX Retirees

I attended the Retirees Social yesterday afternoon and just wanted to say Thank you to all of the people here who have gone before us, for all of the hard work, dedication and love that has been infused into this place...it helps to keep it vibrant, relevant and alive especially in these difficult times we are living in! Thank you for your incredible service to this University and to this small part of the great big world!  ~ Wendy Panagopoulos

StFX Website Team

The web team is super speedy and responsive and always lovely to work with.  ~ Anonymous

Betsy is fantastic! She’s always ready to help and responds to my questions right away.  ~ M Ludlow