Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues–October 2025, Issue 4
We are thrilled by the incredible response to our Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues program! The month of October saw another 47 incredible submissions, each one highlighting the generosity, dedication, and positivity that make our University such a special place. In just over two months, we have received a total of 107 submissions.
Because of this tremendous response, we will continue to share submissions through the upcoming issues of Campus Connector. Read the fourth set of submissions for October (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’s continue celebrating the amazing colleagues who make our campus shine. For more details about the program, including links to past issues and details on how to make a submission, please click here.
Tammy Ryan, Facilities Management
Tammy is our day lead hand and gives it all, always smiling. She is a trooper! I feel she is not only deserving but she gives 100 per cent!
Doug Stringer, Counselling Services
Doug has been a term/casual/temporary counsellor at UPEI off and on since December 2023. He is the nicest and most helpful and kind person you could meet! He is always willing to help students and staff! Students have come to the front desk after appointments with him to comment on how sweet and kind and helpful he is!
Emily Tierney, Facilities Management
Emily goes above and beyond daily to assist anyone coming to Facilities Management, whether that be with work orders, general questions, ordering, general communications, and so much more! This goes from not only internally within the department but also with the greater campus community. She is the cornerstone of our department, and we would definitely be lost without her. She has had a tremendous impact on the department over the last two-and-a-half years, not only with her quality of work (which is outstanding!) but also the environment she helps create in the office. Emily is always willing to listen to a coworker, laugh along with everyone, and has made impactful connections in the office and across campus.
Andrea Trowbridge, Registrar’s Office
Andrea has taken on the role of Registrar during a tricky time with passion and skill and has provided direction and purpose to staff and strengthened relationships with faculty and students. By fostering a positive environment in Dalton Hall, Andrea has contributed to success and engagement in the Registrar's Office through her people skills while also providing professional development opportunities and improving and stabilizing our student growth.
Heather Walsh, Human Resources
Heather is a valued member of the Human Resources team. She brings knowledge, kindness, and a genuine willingness to help wherever needed. Her commitment to her role and the team is evident in everything she does. Thank you for being such a fantastic colleague!
Julia Walsh, Administrative Assistant, Applied Human Sciences, Faculty of Science
Julia has been a big help in preparing for the Faculty of Science’s Fall Open House. Thank you very much for lending me your support and helping to coordinate the AHS event as well as your design skills for the presentations, signage, and handouts for the open house.
Kathy Weatherbie, Development and Alumni Engagement
Kathy is outstanding in her role as Senior Development Officer. She’s incredibly organized and detail-oriented, especially when it comes to donor relations. Her kindness and professionalism shine through in everything she does, and she has tremendous potential to bring her skills to many areas across UPEI and beyond. Kathy does exceptional work in maintaining relationships within the UPEI community and ensuring scholarships, awards, and bursaries are secured for students. On top of all that, she makes the best caramel fudge and always makes everyone feel welcome and valued!
Karen Younker, Service Worker, Facilities Management
Karen gives it all and takes so much pride in her building (W.A. Murphy Student Centre), and it shows! She always has a warm smile for students, staff, and her co-workers. She appreciates her job, and her work ethic is second to none.
