Employee Appreciation Week 2025

It’s time once again to celebrate the outstanding efforts of all our employees!  August 18 to August 22, 2025 is hosting Employee Appreciation Week—a week filled with fun events, delicious food, and fantastic prizes!

This year, we’re introducing a Virtual Shout-Out Board so you can help spread positivity and recognize a colleague for something great they’ve done—big or small. Get your submissions in and join the celebration!

Keep an eye on your email every morning during Employee Appreciation Week for updates and daily highlights!

Shout-Out Board

Recognizing the everyday stars who brighten our workplace at StFX! 🌟

Dawn Bekkers

Advancement, Development Team

Last year we received notice that our current service provider for our calling centre operations was ceasing operations in Canada.  Dawn has been working diligently investigating all options before determining the best way forward is a home grown solution.  She has work extremely hard with IT on crafting a solution that enable us to continue to engage Alumni, Friends and Parents in supporting StFX. She is a Rock Star!!

~Wendy Langley

Craig Bowie

Facilities Management

Craig has helped me more than once to find my way around campus and even helped me move into my office by letting me park in front of the door where I likely wasn't supposed to :) Thanks!

~Shannon Kell

David Bruce

Research Services

Has supported my transition to StFX and reviewed/edited my CCV and other documents with so much care and attention - thank you!

~Shannon Kell

April Burns

StFX Bookstore

April really is the heartbeat of the StFX Store! She’s got a great eye for picking out must-have items and always knows what our community will get excited about. Thanks to her knack for finding the perfect mix of spirit and style, our shelves are always full of Xaverian pride. April’s talent and passion help make the StFX Store the place to be for all things StFX.

~Anonymous

Nikhila Chiluka

Registrar's Office

A shout out for all Nikhila's extra work, and responsiveness to others, to ensure the TargetX Admission Application is working to the best of its ability to meet the needs of the Admissions team and members of other StFX departments.  Well done, Nikhila!

~Anonymous

Jennifer Connors

Education

Has been instrumental in my onboarding as a new faculty member, for both professional and personal support!

~Shannon Kell

Angel Espat

Recruitment

Angel is such a hard worker; he makes me want to do my best:)

~Anonymous

Chris Gilham

Education

For answering all my professional and personal/family questions as we moved into town!

~Shannon Kell

Justine Gillis

University Housing

She works very hard ensuring Security and students are kept updated on room assignments and other related activities We can always reach her, even after hours!

~Anonymous

A true Icon on this campus! Empathetic, supportive and always willing to help.

~Angel Espat

Ingrid Robinson

Education

For hosting a lovely welcome event in her home for the new faculty and their families :)

~Shannon Kell

Sharonne King

Recruitment

Sharonne is so kind and so helpful. I'm very grateful to work alongside her.

~Anonymous

Falen Lundrigan

Recruitment

I could not be luckier to have such an amazing supervisor. Thanks Falen!

~Anonymous

A leader who is involved, caring, calculated and has the drive to make X better!

~Angel Espat

Kacie Lafreniere

Recruitment

Kacie is always ready and willing to lend a hand, and always with a smile:)

Also, she hasn't bought Starby all of August.

~Anonymous

Denise Morrow

Education

For welcoming me into the lunchroom chats and showing me where the office supplies are :)

~Shannon Kell

Awele Oye-Onwuka

Recruitment

First of all, every day she shows up in an outfit, slay. Second, I am so happy to work with such a kind-hearted individual like Awele.

~Anonymous

Becky Powers

Education

For welcoming me into the lunchroom chats and showing me where the office supplies are :)

~Shannon Kell

Bethany Therkauf

Health, Counselling, and Accessible Learning

Bethany is one of THE most supportive colleagues I’ve met at StFX.   She makes a point to celebrate wins together, process hard things together, brainstorm challenges and just make work a more pleasant and enjoyable place.

~Anonymous