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Sarah is an absolute Superstar for all that she does in our Dolan Career Development Center (DCDC).  Her support of our students, both undergrad and grad, is incredible with very limited resources.  Sarah and her Dolan Career center are able to offer internships, resume workshops, interview tips to help our students succeed. She is always willing to help and approaches everything professionally and with a huge smile.  Thank you, Sarah, for all that you do and your continued support of our students.
Kathi Mettler

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Thank you to the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) for their Back-to-school sessions.  Through these I decided to introduce a weekly Mindfulness reflection into my Spring courses.  Paula Gill Lopez was willing to share her resources and help me get comfortable with the options.  My students, both undergrad and grad, have been so thankful to be given an assignment that forces them to breathe, be present and focus on self care.  I greatly appreciate the Community of Support that we have here at Fairfield University.
Kathi Mettler

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Yolehema is making an amazing impact within Fairfield University's community.  She is encouraging, motivational, inspiring, and trustworthy.  Yolehema never shies from a challenge, aims high, and dreams big.  She is a great supervisor and mentor for me and I'm learning many life-long lessons from her.  May you continue to shine while being the leader for the Cura Personalis Mentoring Group and the Women of Color Group on campus. A big kudos to Yolehema :)
- Asha

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Maria has been a wonderful collaborator in this ever changing year and always brings her creative and unflappable energy and expertise to all of her projects. Thanks for all you do for our team and for Fairfield-it is a pleasure to work you!
Ellen Dooley

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Rebecca has helped me in my first year as a professor and it was all virtual. She has continued to support me and provide great ideas whenever I had a new challenge. Thank you! Shauna Balderson

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Jen is a wonderful person to work with! She is always willing to jump in to help whether the issue is big or small. Jen approaches all she does with a calm and confident demeanor. Jen is a wealth of knowledge which I have been lucky enough to receive information/guidance from often. I am very lucky to have Jen as a colleague and as a friend. Kudos to Jen!
Jenn

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Christina has led the Library through a difficult and dangerous time and never once has she faltered! We're so glad to have her keeping us safe but still helping us to provide support to our students, faculty, and staff. She makes us feel appreciated and I hope she knows that we appreciate her too.

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Such a wonderful colleague and an all-around great person. She is such an idea person - incredibly creative, and imaginative, and has done so much for the Library regarding communicating our story, purpose, and events. Thank you, Lisa.

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Jodie is an organized, thoughtful and caring leader.  Jodie keeps everyone on our toes and is a keen problem solver.  Can't wait until when we share a wall/office again.  We miss you!

-Your Residence Life Colleagues :)

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Marie is such an amazing person to work with. She is supportive, knowledgeable and highly motivated. I am lucky enough to have come in to Fairfield with Marie as my boss/mentor and to now continue to work with her on a daily basis in the high speed world of ITS. Marie's fast pace and ability to adapt and act has been an integral part of the successes ITS has had during this past year of unprecedented times due to COVID. Kudos to Marie!!

Jenn

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Julia Duffy, Susan Birge, Meredith Smith, Allison Berger and Kamala Kiem:

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Julia Duffy, Susan Birge, Meredith Smith, Allison Berger and Kamala Kiem:

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Thank you for being leaders within the Division of Student Life! You are role models to our students and your colleagues! -

Lots of love!

Karen

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Thank you for your leadership, poise, caring and friendship. You are an incredible leader. The University is so lucky to have you, especially with everything that has been going on. I am so  grateful to work for you and your team.

Tracy Garthwaite

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Meredith's leadership is invaluable to all of us in the Residential Colleges. She greets each student, parent and colleague with empathy and grace, truly embodying what it means to be " a woman for others." I am so grateful for her guidance, support and leadership.
Marianne O'Connell Neville

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Christine Siegel, Joceyln Boryczka, Jen Ewald, Tracy Garthwaite, Kim Baer, Tasha Mehne, Fran Levine, Joan Millen, Sandy Richardson: Each and every one of you exemplifies leadership from "the good place," and I am so grateful to get to work with and learn from each of you.
Walter Rankin

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The Women of the Dolan School of Business Dean's Office

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The Women of the Dolan School of Business Dean's Office

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I want to give a specific shoutout to the women of the Dolan Dean's Office
(undergrad/grad/career/faculty support)!  During this challenging year each member has gone above and beyond to not just maintain some sense of normalcy but also continue to excel during a fast-moving and everchanging environment! It is their excellence (and good nature while doing it) that helps me succeed in my role and I'm lucky to be part of such a great team!

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Thank you so very much for the incredible support you have provided me, faculty, students, parents, and the the whole University, all with your amazing professionalism, kindness, and dedication. You are a gift to us all.
Walter Rankin

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Kudos to my mentor, colleague and friend who guides our team with empathy and clarity for the benefit of all Stag families! I am grateful for her persistence, steadfast support and her leadership.
Ellen Dooley

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My deepest appreciation for Jocelyn's dedication to this university community.  Her extraordinary work ethic and manner with which she approaches every challenge is an inspiration to me.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to work closely with her and benefit from her mentorship.
Kim Baer

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Thank you for your steadfast leadership throughout the past year and beyond.  Most importantly, thank you for the care you have consistently demonstrated by acknowledging the challenges, checking in, and expressing appreciation from the most casual of interactions to the more formal gatherings.  Your strength and love have provided a lift for many.
- Melissa

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Kim has been a great asset to ITS. She is behind the scenes working on many of the apps you use each day. She has wonderful relationships with folks all around campus. People know they can count on Kim to get the job done! She is a valued member of the ITS team, Thank you Kim for choosing Fairfield (AGAIN) and for all you do!!

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Jen can be found steadfastly steering the ship of persistence oftentimes in the face of much resistance; such is the business of managing change.
Whether solving an emergent issue, garnering support for an important project, or leading our efforts for continuous improvement with Workday - especially during this past year with COVID challenging us daily -  Jen's tenacity is a model for us all.  We are grateful for your persistent leadership and support!

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Jen Langlais

Jen gives her all everyday at Fairfield. Not only is she an alum, she is a dedicate ITS employee who is always willing to assist her coworkers.  She handles issues with patients and kindness and has a wealth of University knowledge! ITS is lucky to have such a dedicated employee.

Marie

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It's common to find Faith working nights and weekends as she tirelessly does whatever it takes to support University employees and initiatives.  Thank you, Faith, for all that you've done this year to make sure that our employees were supported in so many ways during the pandemic.  You've truly persisted  and pivoted, while navigating thru constantly-changing policies and information.  Cheers to you!

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This past year of dealing with Covid has required a lot from Marie and the IT Support Services team.  Marie's dedication to support the technical needs of our campus users was especially evident this year.  Whether it was ordering, imaging, or issuing laptops to staff, supporting help desk calls from remote locations, or working at Covid testing, Marie eagerly stepped in and helped.  Thank you, Marie, for persisting through the challenges this year and for all you do!

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Working in IT can be especially challenging. Technology is constantly evolving, there are always new tools to master, there are tight deadlines, and not everyone understands what you do. Sheela is dependable, she is extremely committed to her campus partners, and she juggles a multitude of responsibilities with determination and persistence. Sheela always tries to add value, and she goes above and beyond to make sure her work is done accurately and on-time. Sheela is the ultimate team player and we are so grateful for all that she does!

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Jan is dedicated, she is inquisitive, she is determined, and she exemplifies persistence! Jan works hard to find solutions for IT integrations, and she often has to navigate complex technical challenges to make those solutions happen. Thank you, Jan, for persisting and for all you do!

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It's certainly been a year of challenges, and Tracy has been a key contributor to building new Workday solutions that have filled gaps and built operational efficiencies! Tracy's strong commitment to our campus partners, and persistence with learning new features, enabled several solutions for Covid related challenges. Thank you, Tracy, for all that you do to embrace change and promote continued growth with Workday!

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Sheela is the ultimate super hero of our ITS department.  She handles all requests - Banner, Argos, App Development, Workday Integrations and so much more.  She seems to find a way even when the deadlines are short and requirements are complex.  Sheela is an unsung hero for thinking ahead and imagining the unforeseen to help us meet technical challenges along our path of continuous improvement.  So grateful to have her on our ITS team!
- Jan Freddino

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Jennifer Anka

Jenn is great to work with! She is a calming presence in the crazy world of ITS.   Even though she has only been at Fairfield for a few years she has learned so much and is always available to assist. She has kept me calm in these uncertain times, builds me up and offers a different perspective on situations.  I am so thankful to work with Jenn.

Marie

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There were few critical events this past year that I did not see your name associated with – from the MLK Celebration week to Civic Dialogues to a host of important and timely speakers.  You did extra at a time when the regular felt like too much and always with grace, an inviting smile, and sometimes a beautiful child on your lap who most certainly brightened the zoom room.  Thank you.

-        Melissa

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Erica is a wonderful campus partner and colleague. She is dedicated to Dolan School of Business students and their academic continuity.  So grateful to work with Erica.

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Susie is the glue to our OOA Team. And while she has many roles on campus, she somehow manages to put in one hundred and ten percent into each of those roles every single day. She has the ability put any concern you may have into perspective so effortlessly. She is always there for a laugh/kind words. Thank you, Susie, for all that you do. I am so proud to work with you! – Jillian

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Megan is one of the most open-minded, smart, and kind-hearted individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her compassion, transparency, and persistence through this is extraordinary time is admirable.  She never fails to put a smile on your face and brighten your day. We could not ask for a better leader for this office. Thank you Megan, for all that you do. I am so proud to work with you. – Jillian

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Thanks to my teammate Tasha who is a delight to work with and has taken on several challenging projects with good humor and special care for our students since she joined us.  Collaborating with Tasha is an absolute pleasure!
Kim Baer

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Tasha is an outstanding member of our community who gives of herself with a wonderful sense of humor.  She is committed to advancing social justice at Fairfield and beyond.  Her work, particularly with our ASN students, exemplifies her dedication to our Fairfield community where our students are our focus.  I am honored to work alongside her, especially over this past year as we have all exercised resilience.

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Kim never ceases to amaze me. Every week I wonder how Kim  handles so many projects at once, and always turns out such quality work. Kim is so generous with her time, often helping me with projects that have nothing to do with the scope of her own work. Kim has a way of making her important work improve not only our office, but Fairfield University as a whole. She has been a guiding force for me since I began working at Fairfield. I am also very proud to call her my friend. She is one of the nicest and most genuine people I know. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are! - Tasha Mehne

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Kim is a compassionate and dedicated member of our community.  She exemplifies the idea of peoples in service to others.  Her endless ability to offer support, a kind word, and hard work are extraordinary.  I am grateful for her resilience over the past year in particular.  So much of her work goes unseen and I am thrilled to lift up that work here.
Jocelyn Boryczka

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Students, staff, and colleagues alike all appreciate our "Daly" dose of Ms. Sharon Daly. Sharon always has a story, a smile, and good advice. Always willing to lend a hand or ear to a colleagues in need. So blessed to have you and your persistence. THANK YOU!

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Colleen is the heart and soul of the Murphy Center for Ignatian Spirituality. She reflects goodness and shares her many gifts with others generously. Visitors and colleagues who come to the Center seeking a greater understanding of how and where God is at work in their lives see Colleen's beautiful smile and know they are on the right path. :) We are so grateful for you, Colleen!
-your friends at MCIS

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There are too many words! You are a superstar. Don't forget it! <3 Amber

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You are Superwoman, seriously! You have risen to the challenge of keeping our campus community safe through your data collection and organization superpowers this past year. Thank you for all of your hard work and long hours!

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You are working so hard to keep this university healthy and safe during this pandemic. We appreciate that so much. We would not be here without you and your HARD work. Your presence is truly missed in residence life.

-Amber

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Marissa is the definition of grace under pressure. Always organized, caring, and dedicated to ensuring First-Year students transition well and colleagues feel welcome and supported. Marissa is also a great partner to other offices, willing to step in at a moment's notice to assist. Thanks for being a great neighbor!

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You are a ROCKSTAR mentor in the residential college program and a ROCKSTAR at everything you do! Thank you for all that you do and all your positive vibes.

-Amber

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It's been great getting to know you this past year and we are so fortunate to have such a passionate and friendly colleague like you as part of the Student Life team!

You define what it means to have a "can do" attitude.

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You came and joined our team in the middle of a pandemic and yet your dedication to your students and your team has been nothing but extraordinary. I am glad you joined our team this past year and am lucky to call you a colleague.

-Amber

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This past year has been anything but easy, yet you embody the theme of "Nevertheless She Persisted" and continue to have a smile on your face each and every day. We are all fortunate to have a colleague and friend like you!
-Marissa

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Thank you for having your team's back and supporting us through a difficult year. You have been a ROCKSTAR supervisor.
-Amber

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Ellen's dedication to our students and their families is unwavering. In a pandemic when raising critical funds from parents can be difficult, she succeeds with humor, compassion, creativity, energy, and a great attitude - every single day. I am so proud to work with Ellen!
Julie Tuozzoli

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Sarah had to place students in internships throughout a pandemic. She has coached, advised and "professionally developed" several of our Dolan students to either become comfortable with virtual internships or find some non-traditional ones. She helped coordinate an entire summer Master Class series in-lieu of internships. Way to go, Sarah!
Anca Micu

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In addition to every other reason to celebrate her extraordinary contributions, Melissa Quan successfully defended her dissertation today. Congratulations, Dr. Quan!
--Beth Boquet

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You have been an inspirational leader throughout these difficult and unprecedented times. Thank you for your transparency, compassion, humor, and unwavering support as we continue navigating this new landscape for higher education.
-Marissa

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You are a mentor, friend, and colleague. Always future thinking and searching for what is best for our students and our teams.  So glad to share an office suite with you and to work collaboratively with you and your team!
- Meredith S and your friends in Residence Life

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Your dedication to supporting student success and the amount of things you have on your plate amazes me every day. Thank you for being our fearless leader and bringing life to OSE!
-Marissa

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You are the master of communications and large event planning- don't know what we would do without you!
-Marissa

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The amount of programs and initiatives you have supported and been a part of this past year is astounding- thank you for continuing to provide our students with so many opportunities to stay engaged and connected!
-Marissa

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You have done a fantastic job overseeing the NSL Team and FYE program this year! No matter what life threw at you, you pivoted and have inspired so many meaningful interactions and experiences. I'm grateful to have you as a colleague!
-Marissa

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Christine has led our university's Academic Division through one of the hardest years we could possibly imagine.  She has done so with an unwavering dedication to and compassion for our faculty, students, and staff.  Her leadership is marked by the resilience that this day honors.
Jocelyn Boryczka