Employee Appreciation Week

USask is celebrating Employee Appreciation Week where you can participate in online contests and view messages of appreciation.

Message from President Stoicheff

While we won’t be able to gather in The Bowl to celebrate our Annual Employee Appreciate Picnic for a second straight year, I want to take this moment to acknowledge the extraordinary commitment you’ve shown over the past 15 months in keeping the university focused on its academic mission in the midst of a global pandemic. Please know that your effort and dedication is greatly appreciated as we strive to be the university the world needs.

Peter Stoicheff,
President and Vice-Chancellor

Contest Winners

Congratulations to the following who received a $50 ShopUSask gift card for sharing a note of appreciation for a USask colleague or unit.

"Lab manager Adi Manek of the Histo-Core lab in health sciences has made my research life incredibly smooth and pleasant. He is a truly generous person dedicated to serving the people using his lab. Inspiring to work with such amazing colleagues!"

  • Adam Wandzura  

"My co-worker Taunia Arthur is always supportive and helpful. She puts in a 100% effort and gets the job done. I truly enjoy working with her and it's great being on her team."

  • Tania Liboiron

"Kudos to all for your hard work that made everything possible even in the middle of Pandemic."

  • Sivaranjani Murugesan

"I really appreciate my team here in Radiology at the VMC! Everyone is so friendly and hardworking. They are always willing to lend me a hand when I need it and I am really enjoying working with this awesome crew! :)"

  • Davlynn Pedrick

"Alo, the huge contribution you have undertaken since January is very much appreciated."

  • John Cornwell

"I would like to give a shout out to Bren Thompson, Research Program Manager for the pewaseskwan research group in the College of Medicine (under Dr. Alexandra King, Camceo Chair in Indigenous Health). Bren keeps a very large and active research group organized, troubleshoots and problem solves, manages team dynamics and keeps us all on track and moving forward in a good way - all with a smile on her face! We couldn't do it without you and the admin team, Bren!"

  • Lynette Epp

"I appreciate Heidi Smithson and all the work she does."

  • Tera Ebach

"My colleague Nim makes my workdays more enjoyable and he is always willing to lend a hand! He is patient and kind to everyone!"

  • Cheryl Cho

"Shout out to all the RVT's and Veterinarians who have been working nonstop throughout the pandemic!"

  • April Penner

"Tanya Napper has been an amazing support to me through many transitions the last year including a downsizing of Staff. She's is a "Rock Star"

  • Kara Davidson