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Dear Agathe,

I have tears in my eyes as I write this because I can't imagine my work day without you in it! I am so grateful that my journey at Queen's brought me to French Studies and gave me the opportunity to work with you. I have learned so much from you and will do my best to hold on to and carry forward as much of your kindness and wisdom as I can. You have been the heart of French Studies for so long ... our department will miss you very much!

I am so happy for you as you begin this next phase of your journey. Enjoy the extra time you will have for travelling, swimming, and your loved ones. We look forward to your frequent return visits to Kingston Hall to hear all about your adventures!! 🤗

Big hugs,

angie xo

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Congratulations on your retirement, Agathe. 

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Congratulations on your retirement, Agathe. 

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It has been a pleasure working with you in ASO and to come along with you on the adventures of the French Certificate.

Now, this is your time! Be bold, be adventurous and have fun,

Lise

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Chère Agathe. Il est presque impossible d'imaginer le département sans toi. Tu en es l'âme même. Je vais m'ennuyer de nos conversations décousues et de nos éclats de rire. Tu es vraiment la collègue la plus précieuse, la plus intelligente, la plus perspicace et la plus gentille qui soit. Bonne retraite!

Julien, xo

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Congratulations on your retirement, Agathe!

It has truly been a pleasure to know you, to work with you all these years through many challenges. Thank you for your dedication, your support, always with such a positive attitude. I will miss you! Wishing you the most fabulous chapter of your life with lots of fun, excitement and good health!

Hugs,

Maria

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Dear Agathe,

It has been such a pleasure working with you! I hope your retirement is amazing. You sure deserve it!

Warmly, Libby

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It has been such a pleasure to work with you for all these years Agathe, I will miss you! Best wishes for all the exciting adventures that lay ahead for you, it's well deserved!

Haley E. xo

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Dear Agathe,

Thank you for all your efforts over the years in support of the FAS exchange students. You made a difference in providing a soft landing for many an anxious student, plus you always encouraged Queen's students to take a chance on exchange! We so appreciated working with you, your warmth, humour and sensible approach. You will be missed. All the best in your upcoming retirement and our sincerest thanks from your friends at the IPO.

Warmly,

Laura Esford

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You have left an indelible mark on the Department of French Studies and on everyone with whom you have worked. We are profoundly grateful for your outstanding service, integrity, and friendship. While your reassuring presence will be sorely missed, the impact you've made will continue to be felt by us all. Wishing you a happy retirement!

Francesca xo

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Oh Agathe! It's so hard to summarize everything I want to say. I'm so grateful for everything you've taught me over the years. I knew you were kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable from being a faculty member, but the support and guidance you've provided me as a new department head was beyond anything I was expecting. I feel so lucky (and grateful) to have been trained in how to think as a department head by you. For the rest of my time as department head, there's going to be a little echo of your voice, nudging me towards the decisions that are best for our department.

But also! Now comes the fun part! Enjoy what comes next. Sign up for new fitness classes, let Bill spoil you with wines you've never heard of and would never buy for yourself, and bike through beautiful paysages. You deserve it so, so much.

xo

Michael

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Chère Agathe,

Qui eut cru que je m'ennuierais de la direction! Bien sûr, ce n'est pas la direction qui me manque, mais nos nombreuses discussions quotidiennes, parfois sérieuses, mais le plus souvent très drôles. C'est quelque chose qui va nous manquer beaucoup: ce mélange de rigueur et de profonde humanité qui te caractérise et qui a fait du département un endroit à la fois dynamique, ouvert, novateur (nous sommes tellement "créatifs" selon la faculté), mais aussi accueillant, drôle, chaleureux. Et parce que tu incarnais personnellement toutes ces valeurs, le département en est imprégné. Tu peux partir l'esprit tranquille, nous veillerons à ce que chacune de ces qualités demeurent.

Profite bien des nouveaux chapitres qui s'annoncent!

Amitiés,

Stéphane xx

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It has been great to work with you over the past few years. I hope you enjoy your well earned retirement.

Merry

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Félicitations! Une retraite bien méritée après une carrière bien remplie! Comme le dit si bien Julien, il est presque impossible d'imaginer le département sans toi. Je suis vraiment heureuse d'avoir eu la chance de travailler avec toi toutes ces années, d'avoir pu jaser de toutes sortes de choses (des plus aux moins sérieuses) et d'avoir bénéficié de ton solide soutien depuis mon arrivée à Queen's. Ton expertise, ta générosité, ta vision et ta débrouillardise à toute épreuve m'ont vraiment bien accompagnée. Je suis convaincue que tout cela t'ouvrira des pistes fabuleuses à présent que tu auras du temps pour explorer hors les murs. Je te souhaite une belle retraite et j'espère qu'on aura l'occasion de se croiser! Isabelle

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Dear Agathe,

Our department will be quite different without you. As others have already noted, you were the nerve center of the department, and an impressively effective one too! Thank you for your generous support over the years. Wishing you great joy and fulfilment in your retirement years.

Donald

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Dear Agathe,

It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. You will be missed.

Wishing you only the best in retirement life!!

Cheers,

Carrie.

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What happy memories, Agathe, of your warm presence in the French Studies department for 24 years! I am one of those who have followed you since the beginning and who can testify to your unyielding dedication to our department! Today, you can leave in peace with a feeling of accomplishment! Happy retirement!

Johanne

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Comment te dire toute l'amitié et la reconnaissance que j'éprouve, pour toutes ces années où tu as été à nos côtés !

À dire vrai, je ne peux pas vraiment imaginer le département sans toi, et pourtant c'est pour demain.

Je te souhaite de profiter à plein de ton temps retrouvé, et j'espère bien de revoir à Kingston ou à côté pour t'entendre parler de ta nouvelle vie.

Avec toute mon amitié,

Frédérique

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Dear Agathe,

What an exciting time for you! Although it’s hard to imagine the department functioning without you I’m sure you’ll have no problem filling your time with all kinds of new interesting and worthwhile activities, interests and projects. You earned this so take full advantage of it! It has been a pleasure working with you and learning from you. You will be missed!

Catherine

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Congratulations on your retirement! I hope that you have a wonderful retirement! You will be missed and it has been great working with you!

Nathalie

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Many thanks to you for your steadfast support for and service to students, staff, and faculty in FAS and French Studies. Best wishes for a wonderful and well deserved retirement!

Kevin O

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Best wishes in your well deserved retirement! It's been a pleasure working with you and French Studies will definitely not be the same without you!

Chris D

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Is it really time? Change is a challenge, but it's one that paves the way for new experiences, because there are always new experiences! I look forward to hearing about them, and all other adventures on the horizon.

I'm not a good cyclist, but I'll join you for a glass. I'll bring the wine, you bring the stories.

xo Brian

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Chère Agathe,

Merci pour ta présence constante et toujours pertinente, pour ton appui précieux. Je me sens chanceuse d'avoir débuté ma carrière universitaire avec toi comme collègue. Je te souhaite une retraite remplie de chats, de randonnées, de voyages. Merci pour tout !,

Chloé

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Dear Agathe,

I had hoped to spend more time working as "building mates" but that time is quickly coming to a close. And you'll miss the new windows that you've been waiting so long for! I wish you the best in your retirement, doing all the things that you hoped to do.

Cheers/Sante,

Mary S.

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Happy retirement, Agathe! Your support and kindness have meant so much - you will certainly be missed.

Celeste Edwards

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Thank you so much for everything you have done!! You have been such a friendly presence in the French Department for all of my degree and I appreciate all of your guidance and support. All the best!

Maeve Stemp

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Thank you for always being such a welcoming and friendly face in the department. Your energy will be missed, and I appreciate all the support and guidance you have offered throughout my degree! Enjoy your retirement!

Zoe ZL

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Agathe,

You have made such a longstanding impact on the French Department and its students. Thank you for your kindness and hard work helping the department run smoothly – it won't be the same without you. Wishing you a very happy retirement!

Stephanie Demeter