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This is a little late, but I wanted to wish you all the best on this next chapter.  You always had a smile on your face, and you will be missed. Congratulations! 

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This is a little late, but I wanted to wish you all the best on this next chapter.  You always had a smile on your face, and you will be missed. Congratulations! 

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Always with us in good times & bad ones. 

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Always with us in good times & bad ones. 

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There are not enough words to describe how kind, caring, compassionate and loving Virginia is.

She made our professional and personal lives possible with her bottomless heart, generosity and her exemplary professionalism everyday without even complaining once.

Wishing you happy, healthy and adventurous days ahead, Virginia. Thank you for everything, we are all so grateful.

Ebru Ustundag

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Hi Virginia,
Congratulations on your retirement! I hope you enjoy all the relaxation! Thank you so much for all your help during our years together in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies. When I first joined the department and felt a little out of place, you had a way of making me feel welcomed and part of the team. I'll never forget your kindness, patience and understanding. I really appreciate how you were always available and ready to help whenever I had a problem, no matter how big or small.
Best wishes,
Danuta de Grosbois

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Hi Virginia,

You've spent so much time looking after us, now is the time to relax and look after yourself.

Thank you for all your assistance in the Fall. Wishing you all the best!

Sheri Adekola

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Virginia & fans... one Christmas sherry party

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Virginia & fans... one Christmas sherry party

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Virginia & David... one Christmas sherry party

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Virginia & David... one Christmas sherry party

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Happy Retirement Virginia! You will be missed. I owe you soooooo much for all your help. I don't think I would have made it this far if without your help. I will miss you.  Have fun with the family!

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Happy Retirement Virginia! You will be missed. I owe you soooooo much for all your help. I don't think I would have made it this far if without your help. I will miss you.  Have fun with the family!

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Hey Virginia,

Congratulations on a long and storied career. I really appreciate all the help, support, and friendship you’ve offered me over the (many) years we worked together. I’ll certainly miss you at work. However, I look forward to trips to Welland to connect with you and Woody. I wish you and Woody the very best as you embark on a new set of adventures. You’ve earned it. Mike R.

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I hope retirement treats you as fabulous as you are! There are not enough words to say how wonderful you were to me during my time at Brock! You truly care for the department and each and every one a part of it. Thank you for being so fabulous! Thank you for being you! Wishing you all the best!
Kelly Dell

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Dear Virginia!!
Congratulations on your retirement- well deserved I’m sure!! You were always so welcoming and I got to know your daughter Amanda well while completing my geography degree then through your suggestion of where she applied for teachers college followed suit! Teaching kindergarten for many years now is my passion with my geography degree- who knew!!?! I remember coming to your house to paint rocks from my parent’s beach gold for the geo gala that year!! I still have one today and it makes me think of you both! Good times in the geography department always!
I wish you all the best in your retirement! You deserve it!
Brenda (Egger) Van Ravenswaay class of 2001.

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We're all familiar with Virginia's warm, welcoming smile as we enter the GEOG-TOUR office. Regardless of context or circumstances, it's always there, and always genuine, no matter how busy she may be (which ranges, on any given day, from merely frantic to near-apocalyptic). But that's just the start. Behind the smile lies a wealth of practical wisdom, an encyclopedic knowledge of the programs and procedures in the department and in the university, a calm and capable approach to even the most thorny administrative problem, and a gracious and diplomatic welcome for even the most panic-stricken undergrad or frazzled faculty colleague. Add in the ability to multi-task a dauntingly huge baseline workload while simultaneously handling all the enoromous, ever-changing administrative demands of the institution and all the teaching and research-related needs of faculty, all the while finding time to inquire after family members, share a confidence, offer a kind word about our challenges, cares and concerns, and organize parties, birthday celebrations, and refreshments for departmental events.
You're quite simply a legend in your own time, Virginia - a competent professional, a caring and compassionate colleague, a warm and welcoming presence, and a wonderful friend... not to mention a formidable opponent at the Eucre table!

We'll wish you a long and happy retirement, but hope that your schedule will allow you to come back often to share your expertise, insight, and wonderful company with all of us.

Best wishes from all your many friends and colleagues at Brock! ♡♡♡♡

Warmest regards,
Dave Brown

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You were always a welcoming smile when walking into the geography department!
Enjoy your retirement!
Dave Bazowsky

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Brock News Article on Virginia's Retirement

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Brock News Article on Virginia's Retirement

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There's no telling who you might find in Virginia Wagg's office on any given day.

Whether it's a student looking for assistance or a professor working out a scheduling issue or sharing a joke, the Administrative Co-ordinator and Academic advisor's door is always open.

And if the gallery of gifts and thank-you cards housed in the space are any indication, her help has been appreciated by the Brock community over her past 27 years with the University.

Wagg, who will retire this month, came to Brock for a career change, having previously worked as a manager of customer service for commercial accounts at Canadian Tire Acceptance. After three years in Temporary Employment Services, she moved into what is now the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies and has been there ever since.

Professor and current Department Chair Michael Pisaric says that Wagg's contributions to student engagement and the daily operations of the department can't be overstated, and that she can't be thanked enough.

"I think when most of our students look back at their time in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, one of their first and best memories is Virginia," says Pisaric. "She has played a pivotal role in our department for 24 years and her wit, warm-heartedness and institutional knowledge have made her a key component of our department and programs, and across the University as well."

Professor Michael Ripmeester agrees, saying the combination of Wagg's institutional expertise and work ethic make her contributions "impossible to account for."

"Whether it is a colleague working through a Workday problem or student who needs just one more course to graduate, Virginia cheerfully offers the required aid," says Ripmeester. "But it is the little things that I will miss after she retires. Her laid-back manner and good humour bring a positive vibe to the department that will not be easy to replace, nor will her willingness to organize birthday celebrations and Christmas luncheons, to teach people to play euchre, to offer support or consolation when required, or to take a few minutes for a friendly chat. Put simply, Virginia is more than a fantastic colleague, she is also a good friend."

Professor David Butz remembers when Wagg joined the department full time in 1997, after Colleen Catling moved to a different position in the University.

"Colleen helped mentor me into my first job as a professor, was a good friend and an amazing administrative co-ordinator, and I didn't think we would be able to replace her with someone I liked as well or got along with as well," says Butz. "Virginia proved me wrong. She, too, has been an amazing administrative co-ordinator, both in the sense of being really good at her job, and also a wonderful and true friend."

Butz believes that Wagg's ability to nurture relationships with individuals in the department has created a true sense of community. "I feel that Virginia, more than anything or anyone else, has held our department together as a unit comprised of friendly and collegial social relationships," he says.

"Virginia is a low-key person who doesn't draw attention to herself," says Butz. "Her impact on the department and on myself hasn't turned on key moments or any one thing, but rather, it's her quiet competence, unfailing helpfulness, informality, patient willingness to listen, strong sense of welcome and hospitality, nurturing and supportive attitude to colleagues and students, unflashy thoughtfulness and generosity, ability not to leak a confidence or secret, and willingness to let us into her own life and her large, active and close family."

Many of Wagg's colleagues say they will remember her thoughtful co-ordination of birthday and work anniversary celebrations, which she managed through a list that included preferences on cake versus pie as well as whether individuals wanted to have a big celebration or fly under the radar.

They also say they'll miss her at the lunch-hour euchre games that have long brightened up the department with laughter and ribbing - and helped ensure that coworkers took their much-needed lunch breaks. Wagg also shared her euchre love with the wider Brock community, organizing several successful progressive euchre tournaments at the annual Wellness Day event.

More than anything else, Wagg says she'll miss the people and the friendships that have filled her workdays for the past 27 years. She plans to visit and already keeps in touch with several former students and colleagues on social media.

She's also looking forward to spending more time with her family - be it travelling with her husband once restrictions are lifted, hanging out with her daughter and granddaughters, or helping her mother host four generations at weekly Sunday dinners.

Since an in-person celebration is not possible due to public health guidelines, students, alumni, staff and faculty are invited to share fond memories and well wishes online.

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Longtime Geography and Tourism Studies staff member retiring this month

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There's no telling who you might find in Virginia Wagg's office on any given day. Whether it's a student looking for assistance or a professor working out a scheduling issue or sharing a joke, the Administrative Co-ordinator and Academic advisor's door is always open.

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It was my pleasure to work alongside Virginia the past 3+ plus years as the Chair of the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies. Virginia made the job much easier and always more enjoyable.  I was very fortunate to work with someone so dedicated, knowledgeable and professional.  I will miss our daily discussions and the many laughs we shared, but I am so happy to see Virginia make the leap to this next phase.  She dedicated 24 years to the Geography (and then Geography and Tourism Studies) Department and touched the lives of countless students in our department.  We were blessed to have you around for so long and will miss you dearly.  Enjoy your well deserved retirement Virginia!

Mike Pisaric
BSc Physical Geography '94

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I came to the Geography Department in 2013 and would have been a scrambled mess if it wasn't for you. Thanks for all the help, hugs, and encouraging smiles. I look forward to more of that down at the coffee shop. Wishing you all the best on the retirement. Kevin

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Virginia,

You have been such an incredibly positive force for so many students and I can’t imagine the geography department without you!! I’m so happy I got to see you on your almost last day and celebrate with you - those masks are hiding really big smiles.

Sara Epp

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So very happy for you Virginia. I spent so many years at Brock and you were always there with a smile and helping hand. Wishing you all the very best in retierment. 

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So very happy for you Virginia. I spent so many years at Brock and you were always there with a smile and helping hand. Wishing you all the very best in retierment. 

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Tomasz Wierzba (BA class of 2010 and MA class of 2014)

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Congrats of an amazing career with the university. You always made everyone, students, staff, and faculty alike, feel welcomed and like they belonged. I loved working with you when I worked for the MA in SJES program - your assistance was invaluable. To say you will be missed is a huge understatement but you deserve this new exciting chapter! Please stay in touch! Ethna :)

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Virginia, I am so happy for you! It was such a pleasure to read all of the beautiful messages to you from former students and colleagues. Much like them, I too am so appreciative of the kindness and support that you willing gave and your marvelous sense of humour!  You have made a positive difference in so many people’s lives. With your support, my family has two geography graduates! Sending you a big virtual hug! With gratitude, Jackie Gervais

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Virginia Wagg is Retiring! * *Don't forget to sign your name on your message* *

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The Department of Geography and Tourism Studies is sad to say the day has finally come for Virginia to retire from her position as our Department's administrative coordinator. We are so thankful for her many years of service and friendship.

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Congratulations Virginia! Thank you so much for everything you did to get myself (and classmates) through! You were such a wonderful resource and we were so lucky to have you!

Erin Tompkins (Heibein)
Class of 2008
BUGS 4 EVER😄

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Wishing you all the best on your retirement Virginia!

Astride Silis (Earth Sciences)

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Virginia,

Congratulations on your well deserved retirement!

I would not have made it through my years at Brock without your help and guidance along the way. And more specifically, you noticing that I was half a credit short in my final semester of 4th year and helping me to find a directed study so I could graduate on time!!

I am so very happy for you and wish you all the best on this exciting next chapter!

Patrick Miller (Human Geography Class of 2013)

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I am so grateful to you for your help as I learned how to navigate teaching and the 1000 things I needed to know - you were always there with helpful words and a laugh! I will miss you! All the best for a joyful retirement.
Julia

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Congratulations on a stellar career and I wish you all the best for a healthy and happy retirement. It was great working with you. Be sure to send postcards of all the wonderful stops along your journey -- David Fennell

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Wow! Virginia, congratulations on your retirement! While I was studying at Brock you were always someone I could count on for assistance and guidance! You truly are such a caring and supportive human. Thank you for supporting students throughout their journey and making their experience memorable as you did for me.
Thank you.
Allison (Mol) Rass

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Dear Virginia,
I deeply appreciate your kindness and guidance during my Master's. It was intimidating enough, as a "grown up" in my 40s, with kids and a family, returning to university for graduate work, and into a new program, as one of the first cohort in the Geography MA - but you put me at ease, and were always available to answer questions and point me in the right direction. The students I had as a TA expressed the same appreciation about you to me, if I had to send them your way for assistance. The department has been truly lucky having you as their Admin associate, certainly big shoes to fill for your successor. Wishing you a wonderful retirement. You will be missed. I hope you enjoy all the things you've had to put on hold until now.
Best wishes, Meithili.

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Have a wonderful and healthy retirement.
It has been a delight seeing and talking with you over the many years.
Brad W - IT

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Hope your days are filled with lots of family time and of course, Euchre playing ;) Thank you for all you have done to make Brock U a special place! All the best!

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Without your help and guidance, I'd likely still be roaming the halls of Brock. You always had time for academic input and directing me to the courses I needed. You made the geography department home for all of us fortunate to have passed through during your watch. A heartfelt THANK YOU for all you did.
Andrew Portwine, Class of '02 & '04

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Virginia, you made Brock and the Geography Department feel like a friendly home for so many people over the years! You are truly a legend! Even 20 years later my time hanging out in your office talking about school, 'TAing' or life in Welland seems like yesterday. I will always have fond memories of you and  appreciate everything you did for me and a million other students!

All the best from Southampton England!

Brian Hracs
Class of 2003

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...from a geog student in the 2000s who remembered you as a MVP of the department back then.

Dave L

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While I'm mostly in Biology I transitioned into Geography and Tourism and that's when I met the wonderful Ms. V.  Always helpful, cheerful and wonderful.  You became a good friend and someone I had to visit as I was walking down the hall in C block.  I'm going to miss you like crazy <3.  Enjoy all your free time, travel, enjoy your family...I liked being part of your family here.

Love always

SJN

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Wishing you all the best in your next adventure Virginia!

Elysia
Class of 2007

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Wishing you all the best! Health, happiness, travel, relaxation, family time and of course, doing anything you want!! I am certain you leave behind big shoes to fill with the Geography Department and you will be missed. Congratulations on your retirement. Hope you enjoy every minute!
Tracey Wright.

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Happy retirement, Virginia! You were always there when I needed help. Thank you for being so kind and amazing!  You are going to be so missed. Wish you all the best!

Love,
Stella

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The Hracs boys are just in love with you Virginia! You have that special ability to connect with people at a deeper level. You make people feel welcomed and at home while starting a new phase of their lives. You've been the life blood of Brock Geography to the benefit of hundreds or more like thousands of students, staff and faculty. Thank you for the kindness you've shown all of us over the years. You deserve some time for yourself now. So enjoy it! Love it - guilt free :)

With lots and lots of love,
Austin, Brian and Frank

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Thank you for always being so kind and helpful during my 5 years of undergraduate work in the Geography department! No matter how busy you were, you always found the time to answer all my questions with a smile! We haven't seen eachother in 10+years, but I remember moments with you like they were yesterday 😊

Good luck and congratulations!

Alicia Walma (🤬)

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Hi Virginia!

Thank you for all the amazing work you did for the Geography department and students! I was a CHYS/Physical Geography major, 2004-2009.

You were always so kind and helpful when I had questions and needed help! You arranged meetings for me with professors. You also arranged a very important meeting for me with the geography chair when I needed to ask permission to become a CHYS/Geo double major. Thank you for being a part of making my double major happen!! I am so grateful, as it was a dream come true to be able to do my double major!

There are HUGE shoes to fill for whoever is coming into your position! You will be dearly missed by so, so many people.

Congrats on your retirement and I wish you all the best on your next life adventure!

Lauren Lucyk

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You, Virginia, are an outstanding human. Thank YOU for everything -- from academic advising; lunch time euchre; being my Mommabear on our trip to Vegas; providing a safe space to land when the pressures of work and school got too much, and a joyful place to share life's successes. I hope that the kindness and support you provided to so many for all those years is returned to you tenfold into your retirement. 

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You, Virginia, are an outstanding human. Thank YOU for everything -- from academic advising; lunch time euchre; being my Mommabear on our trip to Vegas; providing a safe space to land when the pressures of work and school got too much, and a joyful place to share life's successes. I hope that the kindness and support you provided to so many for all those years is returned to you tenfold into your retirement. 

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With so much love, Vickie Tasker.

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THANK YOU for always being so kind and generous to every student. THANK YOU for always being so kind and generous to me too! You were the person who we in Concurrent Teacher Education could always count upon to help a student resolve any issue. You will be missed more than you could know! With every best wish for health and happiness in your retirement. All the best, Pina :) <3

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I met Virginia when I started my undergrad in 2003 alongside my twin sister, Callie. Being relatively far from our family, we appreciated that Virginia always made students feel like they had a home in the Geography Department.

During my Master’s, she made me feel like I was an integral part of the department. One of my fondest memories was traveling to Vegas with Virg for the AAG, including a visit to the breathtaking Grand Canyon.

I didn’t realize during my time at Brock that to learn about geography, I only had visit the main office. For so many of us, Virginia has been our legend, our rock, our community, and our warm sense of place.

Virg, I couldn’t be happier for you and hope you spend this next chapter doing whatever you 🤬 well please!

Grazie e Auguri,
Katie Hemsworth

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Virginia, you probably don't remember me as I graduated three years ago. However, I am very grateful for the help you gave me throughout the program. I most likely would have not graduated if it wasn't for your help.

Thank you!
Kianna Gervais

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Sending happy retirement wishes your way! Enjoy this new chapter!

Monika Lombardi-Cocchiara
(Class of 2001)

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Its hard to imagine that we have come to this moment. Congratulations on the wonderful career that you have had at Brock. I hope you enjoy your time and go and do the things that you love most. Thank-you for all your help and the smiles that we shared from 1993 to 97ish :)
All the best
Ryan Clark

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Dear Virginia, wishing you the best in your retirement! You first helped me as a struggling young undergraduate all the way up to graduating from the masters program. Thank you for your support. Your kindness and sincerity, not to mention bringing snacks for the speaker series, inspire me to help other students find their path.

Connor Dingle

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The year is 1997 and my first time away from my family. I walk into my new Department and instantly feel like I've found my new home away from home. Virginia, thank you for always taking the time to make me feel comfortable, welcomed and loved. I remember travelling to London with Dr. Gayler in 1999 (and spent a lot of time with your daughter Amanda) and recognized then that your sunshine was true and shined through her as well. Enjoy this time, you deserve it!

Dr. Teresa Carte- Goldstein

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Virginia, my time at Brock was filled with so much uncertainty but what was always certain is that Virginia would know! The department and namely the students will miss you. I hope you enjoy your retirement and congratulations on your successful and rewarding career!

Chelsea LeBlanc (BSc in Physical Geography)
Class of 2010

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Wishing you a wonderful retirement, Virginia!

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Virginia, you helped answer more than one TA related questions I had when I moved to the academic side of the house here at Brock (haha!). It's been wonderful getting to know you over the past 4+ years and I will miss connecting from time to time.

Amanda Smits

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You're a true professional who's shown by example that excellence is something to aim for daily. You inspire everyone around you to be more, and I know that will only continue in your retirement. Congratulations on your retirement!
Best Wishes,
Lindsay Redmond

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Virginia you have been a staple all of the years I have been at Brock (student or employee). You will be greatly missed but I wish you all the best in retirement.
xo AG

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Congratulations on your retirement! Although I don’t recall speaking to you often, if at all, I do remember your name. I did the math and it appears you started in the mid 90’s, which his when I began my university days at Brock. I can’t believe 27 years have passes already. Enjoy your retirement!

David Falardeau (physical geography graduate)

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Congratulations Virginia, Wishing you a wonderful retirement ahead. I graduated in 2007 and remember how much of an impact you made in the Geography department. Thank you for everything!!!!

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Congratulations Virginia, Wishing you a wonderful retirement ahead. I graduated in 2007 and remember how much of an impact you made in the Geography department. Thank you for everything!!!!

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Another milestone completed, and another to begin! It's been a long while, but your kindness and helpfulness will always be remembered. Enjoy this new chapter of your life. I wish you well!

Kindest regards, Marina Nikolovski.

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I am so pleased for you!  Thanks for all you did during my time there (many moons ago) and even after gathering Documents and chasing profs down for me.  You are a very special lady and I am thrilled to hear about you moving on to next chapter!  Many congrats to you!

Amber Daniels (class of 2002)

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I am so pleased for you!  Thanks for all you did during my time there (many moons ago) and even after gathering Documents and chasing profs down for me.  You are a very special lady and I am thrilled to hear about you moving on to next chapter!  Many congrats to you!

Amber Daniels (class of 2002)

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Congratulations Virginia!

Thank you for making my life MUCH easier when throughout my time at Brock and definitely playing a part in achieving my
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Virginia, best wishes in your retirement. You have more than earned it and the geography department will not be the same without you. Thanks for always being the glue holding staff and students together. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Kelly Tucker (phys. geog 2009)

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Wow! What an accomplishment! Never forget the everlasting impact that you have had on hundreds and hundreds of individuals throughout your career. On behalf of the entire Brock University community; Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the success of so many Brock graduates. A retirement well earned and a position not easily filled!
-Megan Gillanders (2020 Grad)

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Wishing you all the best on your retirement Virginia! Congratulations on so many great years, and won't ever forget your assistance through my years in the Geography department.

All the best,
Zach Harmer

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Congratulations Virginia. Thank you for your thoughtful guidance throughout my undergraduate degree. Those times can be so stressful for students but you were always so reassuring and caring. I wish you all the best.
-Molly MacDonald. (P.Geo 2017)

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Dear Virginia,
Ever since I came to Brock for my job interview in 2003, and then joining the department soon after, I remember considering ourselves very lucky to have you as our department's admin associate. So, almost two decades later and lots of shared memories it's very hard to imagine the department without you...But the retirement is about you, so I wish you a wonderful time in retirement with lots of traveling and opportunities to catch up on all the other things you enjoy (and had to postpone because of too much work)!
best wishes & keep in touch,
Dragos Simandan

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I have taught 6 sessional geography courses at Brock and it's tough when you dropped into a department on short notice to help with a faculty shortage. But Virginia made it so easy for me. She is the quintessential professional administrator. Happy retirement Virginia!
Dr. Charles Hostovsky, MCIP, RPP

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Congrats Virginia! Thank you so much for everything you did for Geography students and TA's like me back in the day. Your friendliness and humour in particular were much appreciated!
All the best,
Callie Hemsworth

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Congratulations Virginia!

You have such a kind heart and I am so thankful for all the help you provided me while I was working on my Masters. Enjoy your retirement!

Taryn

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Congratulations, Virginia!  Wishing you all the best as you start this new chapter.  It was always such a pleasure working with you, and you will be missed!!
Christina Bosilo

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Thank you for always being friendly, helpful and a lovely human being! You have been a great help to me over the years and your departure will make the department feel a little empty for a quite a while. Best of luck in your retirement!
Janine

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It was a pleasure working with you! May your days are filled with everything that makes you happy! Enjoy, Evelyn Di Fruscio

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Carl Sagan commented that "All we are is the sum total of our influences on others." For Virginia this is so true in all the faculty, staff, students and friends you've helped, shared, cajoled, encouraged... and went that extra mile. Thanks for finishing strong. You will be missed. Ian

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Congratulations Virginia.  I wish you many healthy, happy years of retirement.  I really miss our chats, keeping up with family and sharing stories.  You will be missed.  Stay well.
Barb Daly

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I just love looking at all the pictures here!  I will miss our elevator rides together at the beginning or end of day!  I wish you all the best and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
Dorothy