Today@Dal

As part of Employee Appreciation Week 2023, February 27 to March 3, we're highlighting the amazing contributions Dal faculty and staff make across the university.

Shout-Outs allow you to recognize someone in your faculty, department, or unit, or in the broader Dal community, who has helped you, your team, or Dalhousie in some way — big or small.

Each day this week in Today@Dal we'll be publishing just some of the amazing Shout-Outs that have been submitted. Visit the Shout-Out website (login required) to read all the amazing Shout-Outs submitted from the Dal community.

SUBMIT A SHOUT-OUT: Would you like to recognize a Dal colleague for something that they have done to make your day a bit brighter? Or has helped your peers or Dalhousie more broadly in a way that deserves recognition? Complete the Shout-Out form.

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Isabel Jordan — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain & The Chambers Lab

We are so grateful to Isabel for guiding us through learning what meaningful, authentic patient partnership in health research and knowledge mobilization really means. She keeps us humble and always asks the right question that keeps us thinking and striving to do better. Because, as she reminds us, kids and their families are relying on us to do our best.
Christine Chambers

Megan Cook — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

Megan brings a high energy level and her background in finance and innovation to SKIP, which is really just the perfect combination for supporting our operations. Thanks so much for giving us the confidence everything will run smoothly for SKIP!
Christine Chambers

Pars Atasoy — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

Pars is bringing a solid background from his undergraduate degree in psychology to our team. His hard-working style means that he can quickly acquire new skills and help our team out where and when we need it most! Thanks Pars!
Christine Chambers

Anna Leaper — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

Anna is a real go getter who found her place with SKIP when we needed her most! Her energy and dedication, and her continuing to stay engaged and supporting SKIP even from a far, is truly impressive and appreciated!
Christine Chambers

Abi Hodson — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

Abi is such a creative spirit and effective leader with huge EQ. They know how to coordinate multiple projects and people with ease, drawing out what they need from others to help move SKIP’s communications activities forward in new and exciting ways. Abi has been such a great teacher to me too. I’m so grateful they are on our team. Thanks for believing in us Abi!
Christine Chambers

Louise Tunnah — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

I admire how Louise has just jumped right into SKIP and is already showing incredible leadership and mastery with the projects she is coordinating. I’ve been so impressed with how deeply she understands this work and admire how her transferrable skills from her PhD are coming through in how she approaches her very different work at SKIP.
Christine Chambers

Ryan Underhill — Faculty of Medicine – Solutions for Kids in Pain

Ryan brings such a kind, authentic leadership style to our SKIP team as Managing Director. He creates a wonderful, supportive, and fun working environment for the whole team. Thanks for helping us to make a difference for children in pain!
Christine Chambers

Oliva Verge — Faculty of Medicine - CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

It’s so wonderful having Olivia on the IHDYCH team. She brings such a confidence and efficiency, and is happy to roll up her sleeves and do what needs to be done to help out. And every time I walk by her desk and white board, it makes me smile.
Christine Chambers

Joanne Wincentak — Faculty of Medicine - CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Joanne has worked hard to carve out a new role and path forward for IHDCYH with knowledge mobilization and partnerships. She’s heard me say this before, but I truly can’t imagine anyone else leading in this role the way she is. Thanks Joanne for trusting us to innovate and break new ground to improve the lives of children, youth and families through health research!
Christine Chambers

Lara Killian — Faculty of Medicine - CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Lara brings a caring touch to all that we do with communications and engagement at IHDCYH. During the darkest, earliest periods of the pandemic Lara managed to bring our Youth Advisory Council to life, and she’s provided our research community with clear and reliable communications at a time they needed it the most.
Christine Chambers

Lyndsay Anderson — Human Rights and Equity Services

Thank you for your advocacy and your approachability. I am sure I share the sentiment with others that one feels comforted that our students have you, such a compassionate active supporter and ally in the challenges they face. Thank you Lyndsay!
Ashley Broadbent

Ruth Warre — Faculty of Medicine – CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

I want to send a huge thank you to Ruth for stepping into the role as IHDCYH’s Associate Director so effortlessly. She is providing incredible strategic leadership to our team and ensures that all that we do is in support of our vision and mission to make sure that research makes a difference for children, youth and families.
Christine Chambers

Tonya Darlington — Faculty of Medicine - CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to Tonya for her exceptional administrative support, her incredible attention to detail, and her sincere care and compassion for everyone who works with us and the work we do. Not many people can keep up with me, and I so appreciate all that she does!
Christine Chambers

Brenda Coupar — Faculty of Medicine - CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Brenda brings amazing energy and organizational skills to our team. I feel like she joined us at just the right time as we were returning to hosting events in-person, where her event magic could really shine. Sociables!
Christine Chambers

Tracey Prentice — Faculty of Medicine – CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Tracey recently joined our team and is bringing such a calm, well-informed approach to our strategic initiatives. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn from and work with her.
Christine Chambers

SITE CO-OP Team — SITE Co-op office

Thank you to the whole SITE Co-op team for being awesome. Everyone of our little teams make for a unique and important piece of this big SITE Co-op puzzle. Shared among everyone is a passion to do ones best for themselves, for their students and for each other. Everyone is willing to learn and grow, and does. I appreciate being a part of such a dynamic team. Thank you everyone :)
Ashley Broadbent

Haley Glenen — SITE Co-op office

Who you gunna call? Haley! If Haley is on it, you know it is being handled with knowledge, compassion and a dash of humour! Haley is always there to lend a hand and collaborate with her teammates across programs and her faculty colleagues. Haley gets to the heart of a matter with a needed balance of directness and compassion. Her work ethic, collaboration, and coaching abilities make her an excellent Student Development Coordinator and an awesome teammate. Thank you Haley!
Ashley Broadbent

Caroline Lodge — SITE Co-op office

Caroline has been an incredible support for our Graduate Co-op Programs (and all that includes) from their beginning, during their growth, and now in their fully established phase. Applying her knowledge, experience, and her passion to make an excellent, impactful and useful student experience, has contributed, and is contributing to positive and exciting structure for graduate work integrated learning programs. Your teammates, students and the program will all greatly benefit from the work you are doing this term. Thank you Caroline!
Ashley Broadbent

Angie Lynch — SITE Co-op office

Angie has brought so much to our team since she joined last spring. Her strong advocacy skills coupled with her direct but compassionate approach make her a dynamic Student Development Coordinator. Angie makes you feel inspired to make positive change from everything individual to team learning and application to overall program analysis and growth. You rock Angie!
Ashley Broadbent

Wenying Wu — SITE Co-op office

Wu gives you her full attention whenever you speak to her, no matter what may be going on. Her holistic, caring, and considered approach makes her an impactful student advisor and an amazing teammate. Wu's creativity and her approach to improved program delivery are so valued and appreciated. Thank you Wu!
Ashley Broadbent

Kaitlin Burek — SITE Co-op office

We are so lucky to have Kaitlin back at the SITE Co-op Office. Kaitlin's sign off is, "cheering for you" and as a colleague or a student, you really feel like that is exactly what she is doing. Kaitlin approaches individuals with a genuine interest that makes you feel seen and important. Kaitlin's dual approach of appreciative advising and analytical proficiency is unmatched!
Ashley Broadbent

Nicole McKeever — SITE Co-op office

Nicole creates a safe space for people to discuss, learn and grow whether you be her colleague or her student. She has a global perspective and every time I interact with her I feel I have learned something useful. She is an excellent teammate and a wealth of institutional knowledge. Myself and our team, greatly appreciate and benefit from her knowledge and approach.
Ashley Broadbent

Lisa Galway — SITE Co-op office

Lisa is steadfast in her compassion, humour, and her ability to roll with whatever comes our way. She can see the big picture and can zoom into the details and the point of a matter. She is always there to lend her knowledgeable perspective and to help get to the heart of a matter. Thank you for all you do Lisa!
Ashley Broadbent

Stephanie Theriault — Faculty of Graduate Studies

Steph is the quiet hero of FGS. She has extensive institutional knowledge and consistently shares that knowledge in a efficient and effective way!
Trisha Estabrooks

Tricia Lake — Faculty of Agriculture

Tricia is amazingly efficient. She handles requests and tasks with quiet competence and is wonderful to work with. Thank you for you help with everything that you do Tricia!
Joy Galloway-Jones

Michele Graveline — Student Affairs

Michele expertly and compassionately facilitated a Student Affairs session on having courageous conversations about issues of equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility this week. I wanted to recognize, acknowledge and thank her for sharing her emotional labour and energy to move this work forward, not just this week, but every week.
Hazel Ling

Jake MacIsaac — Dal Security

Jake is an amazing colleague and member of our Dal Community. He is always there to provide a consistent and compassionate perspective to a wide variety of difficult conversations and situations. Thank you for everything you do to make Dal a better place to be.
Hazel Ling

Jason Bremner — Faculty of Medicine

I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you Jason on behalf of the Faculty of Medicine for your dedication and expertise as Director of Communications. There are countless time sensitive, complex issues that you manage to turn into clear messaging for the entire Faculty community in an extremely short time frame.
Linda Penny

Faiza Nauman — Residence Life/Student Affairs

Faiza expertly and compassionately facilitated a Student Affairs session on addressing racism in residence this week. I wanted to recognize, acknowledge and thank Faiza for sharing their emotional labour and energy to facilitate a very difficult and brave conversation. Very well done. Thank you!
Hazel Ling

Kala Hirtle — Student Affairs

Kala expertly and compassionately facilitated a Student Affairs session on having courageous conversations about issues of equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility this week. I wanted to recognize, acknowledge and thank Kala for sharing their emotional labour and energy to move this work forward, not just this week, but every week.
Hazel Ling

Alyson Young — Student Affairs

Alyson expertly and compassionately facilitated a Student Affairs session on having courageous conversations about issues of equity, diversity, inclusivity and accessibility this week. I wanted to recognize, acknowledge and thank Alyson for sharing their emotional labour and energy to move this work forward, not just this week, but every week.
Hazel Ling

Richard Devlin — Schulich School of Law

Thanks to Richard for being an excellent colleague, teacher, and mentor. Richard is dependable and fun to work it. His peer-feedback and advice to young faculty members do not go unnoticed. Although he likes to identify as part of an older generation, he can easily pass as a Gen-Z with his energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
Akinwumi Ogunranti

Theresa Myra — Science, Information Technology, Engineering Co-op

A gem and a total marvel to observe! Theresa has demonstrated what it means to be a true leader through compassion, encouragement and empowerment. Thank you for being an awesome person! The entire team at SITE Co-op is wonderful to work with.
Sukhpreet Khatkar

Candace Fougere — Student Experience (Manager, Operations and Special Projects)

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to Candace. You have been there for me since day 1. Your clear communication, dedication, and support have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.
Marva Williams