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Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Justin,

Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary. While we have only worked together for approximately 2 months, your contributions over the past 20 years are clearly evident in the strong relationships and deep respect you garner from everyone.

Thanks,
David Cresswell – CIO

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Theresa,

Congratulations on reaching 15 years of service! I can’t believe the College offered you a job when you were only 10 years old 🙂
Here’s to many more, and even better years ahead!

Angie Tran

Kristoff, Theresa | Chemistry

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Elizabeth,

Congratulations on your 30 years! Thanks for all your hard work. It’s very nice working with you!

Beanny Feng

Chong, Elizabeth | Records Management and Privacy

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Daniel,

You’ve been an integral part of CS. I am thankful for your leadership, learning some good work tips, and sharing laughter and humour in the office. Heartfelt thanks Dan, and looking forward for many more years of working together.

Gemma Oropesa

Thorpe, Daniel | Dean of Continuing Studies

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Elizabeth,

Congratulations! Thanks for all your hard work, the support given to us in CS, and most especially playing a huge role in the Langara United Way!

Gemma Oropesa

Chong, Elizabeth | Records Management and Privacy

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Phuoi-Linh,

You have shown great leadership in your ABC team. Your dedication and hard work excels and magnifies in CS. I’m so grateful for all your support to me over the years. Thanks for the friendship 🙂 Congrats on 15 years of service!

Gemma Oropesa

To, Phuoi-Linh | CS Business, Finance & Computer Administration

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Bruce,

Happy Retirement. Going to miss your cheerfulness and smile around this place. Enjoy.

Craig Madokoro

Kennedy, Bruce | Theatre Arts

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Brian,

Happy Retirement! Going to miss you around here and all your union expertise. Enjoy.

Craig Madokoro

McGibney, Brian | Fine Arts

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Don,

Happy Retirement! Enjoy all the free time you will have playing your music.

Craig Madokoro

Hunter, Don | Physics

 

Celebrating 35 Years

 

Dear Chris,

It’s been a real pleasure working with you. Congratulations on your 35th year.

Elizabeth Chong

Fearman, Christine | Registrar & Enrolment Services

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Dan,

Congratulations, Dan on 20 years at Langara! I’m always glad for my good start in my Langara journey in CS!

Shonna Reynolds

Thorpe, Daniel | Dean of Continuing Studies

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Mumsy,

Congratulations Mumsy on 15 Years at Langara!

Shonna Reynolds

Ullattikulam, Mumsy | Financial Management and Business Computer Application

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Sandy,

First as a student, and then 40 years of dedication and service to Langara Library. You truly are our rock (and you rock as well) Thank you for your patience, attention to detail, flexibility, and being a great colleague. It has been fun sharing milestones with you!

All the best,
Patricia Cia

Ragan, Sandra | Library Services

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Briana,

You have come far, working your way through the library including your awesome work supporting copyright. Happy you are still “in the family” as you try new experiences and opportunities at Langara with Masters in hand. Best wishes on your next 20!

Patricia Cia

Fraser, Briana | Educational Technology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

I have enjoyed working with you these past years. Our frank, practical, and inspiring discussions have kept me sane. You wear your challenging job with grace and humour. Thank you!

Patricia Cia

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Damon,

It seems like only yesterday you were part of the library team. You have come a long way in the last 15 years!

Best wishes,
Patricia Cia

Stennett, Damon | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 35 Years

 

Dear Doris,

It’s been a real pleasure knowing you. Congratulations on your 35 years!

Elizabeth Chong

Chan, Doris | IT Opex – Product Management

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ruth,

You helped build the Day Care (both Day Cares!) into the best in the province. You also campaigned tirelessly for the government to provide financial aid to parents and make Day Care more affordable. There should be a statue built in your honour! Thanks!

Sincerely,
Alex Boston

Bancroft, Ruth | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Kevin,

It is amazing to think that when I was learning Dreamweaver V2 from you in 2000, that we would both be at Langara in 2019. Thanks for being a fantastic instructor to so many Langara students over the years. Congrats on 20 years in Publishing!

Leanne Prain

McMillan, Kevin | Publishing

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Sandy,

Congratulations on your 40 years at the Langara College Library. Thank you for stocking the shelves with all the books and magazines.

Elizabeth Chong

Ragan, Sandra | Library Services

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Raymond,

Congratulations to the Banzai master of the United Way BBQ on your 15th year!

Elizabeth Chong

Chow, Raymond | CS Computer Skills

 

Celebrating 25 Years

 

Dear Glenn,

Why did I think we started at the same time? I still remember you  way back when you drove me to the offsite storage site. You were a friendly guy then, as you are now.

Elizabeth Chong

Levasseur, Glenn | Facilities

 

Celebrating 25 Years

Glen!

I can’t even begin to imagine how many Langara stories you’ve stockpiled in 25 years. Thank you for everything you do for literally everyone on campus – so much appreciation! Congrats on this milestone.

Sylvia Tuason

Levasseur, Glenn | Facilities

 

Celebrating 20 Years

 

Dear Justin,

Congratulations on reaching your 20th service anniversary with Langara College. The People Services team extends our sincere appreciation for all the things that you do to keep our computer services running smoothly. All the best to you, and here’s to another 20 years!

Wendy Ly

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Justin,

Working with you is always a delight – even as we negotiate the compromises. You are one of the shining lights at Langara. Congratulations on your 20 years and wishing you another fantastic 20.

All the best,
Patricia Cia

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 15 Years

 

Raymond,

Where does the time go? I still remember the CS tech talks we helped you host like it was yesterday! Thank you for all the incredible things you’ve done for CS at Langara.

Sylvia Tuason

Chow, Raymond | CS Computer Skills

 

Celebrating 15 Years

David,

Fifteen years in Studio 58 means an unimaginable number of long hours, a history of incredible shows, and many lives changed. Congrats on everything you’ve done.

Sylvia Tuason

Hudgins, David | Theatre Arts (Studio 58)

 

Celebrating 20 Years

 

Indira,

How lucky we are to have such an inspiring educator and changemaker at Langara for the past 20 years. You’re amazing!

Sylvia Tuason

Prahst, Indira-Natasha | Sociology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

 

Damon,

Congrats on reaching the “mid-teens”.

You make Langara College a much cooler workplace.

With admiration,
Lawrence

Stennett, Damon | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 20 Years

 

Justin,

Twenty years is a long time, but you make it look easy.

With admiration,
Lawrence

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 35 Years

 

Doris!

Thirty-five years is easier said than done. I am privileged to have shared a tiny portion of this journey with you.

With admiration,
Lawrence

Chan, Doris | IT Opex – Product Management

 

Celebrating 20 Years

 

Dear Annat,

Congratulations on 20 years of making students into filmmakers! What wonderful work you’ve done, and what inspiration you’ve given the learners that you’ve impacted through your courses and programs. Thank you for the work you do, and the transformations you facilitate day in and day out!

Kennet, Annat | CS Other Arts

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Dan,

Congratulations on 20 fabulous years at Langara, Dan! It’s wonderful to be a part of your team and to see the impact you’ve had – and continue to have – on everyone connected with CS. Thanks for your inspiring commitment and passion for delivering excellence to members of our community!

Cheers,
Adrian Lipsett

Thorpe, Daniel | Dean of Continuing Studies

 

Celebrating 20 Years

 

Dear Wei Wei,

We sincerely appreciate your hard work and efforts year over year. Thank you for your 20 wonderful years of service.

鄭老師,
真誠地感謝您20年來在我們學校的努力及奉獻,我代表學校在此爲您獻上最崇高的敬意。

Ruby Louie

Zheng, Wei Wei | CS Mandarin School

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Congratulations Patricia on achieving your fifteenth year of service with Langara College. It has been a pleasure working with you.  I appreciate your incredible memory and your dedication to the department. All the best to you on this first of many professional milestones.

Wendy Ly

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

It has been my honour and privilege to work alongside you these past fifteen years. We grew up at the College together, both personally and professionally. Here’s to another fifteen years!

Cheers,
Wendy Ly

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Liz,

Congratulations on your 30th year of service! Thanks for getting our mail for all those years.

Craig Madokoro

Chong, Elizabeth | Records Management and Privacy

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Deb,

Congratulations on your retirement! I miss working and talking to you, it seems so long ago now.

Enjoy your retirement.

Craig Madokoro

Fong, Deborah | Communications & Marketing

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Justin,

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary! Your helpfulness, patience and kind demeanour is very much appreciated — you are an amazing colleague!

Antonella Alves

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Rai,

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary at Langara!

Antonella Alves

Parsi-Feraidoonian, Raiomand | Mathematics & Statistics

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Sandy,

Congrats on your retirement!

Antonella Alves

Sherman, Sandra | Registrar & Enrolment Services

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Stan,

Congratulations! I was lucky to be both a colleague and a student of yours — thank you for all you have done to make Langara an amazing place to work and study.

Antonella Alves

Copp, Stanley | Anthropology

 

Celebrating 35 Years

Dear Chris,

You were my very first Langara friend — hard to believe how fast the years have passed! Congratulations on this amazing milestone.

Antonella Alves

Fearman, Christine | Registrar & Enrolment Services

 

Celebrating 25 Years

Dear Oren,

Congratulations on your 25th anniversary! It’s been a pleasure working with you.

Antonella Alves

Breitman, Oren | Business Management and International Business

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

You know how much we love you in CM! You’ve been a witness to our ever-evolving team and we’re so grateful to have worked with you over the past 15 years.

Sincerely,
Sylvia

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Sherri,

Thank you for everything you’ve poured into Studio 58. You have so much to do with that amazing program. How lucky we are to have had you with us for three decades! All the best in the next chapter.

Sincerely,
Sylvia

Sadler, Sherri | Theatre Arts (Studio 58)

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Phuoi-Linh,

You’re my favourite example of how people should never underestimate an introvert as you are a true powerhouse. Appreciate your leadership and organization for CS Business. Congrats on hitting 15 years!

From,
Sylvia

To, Phuoi-Linh | CS Business, Finance & Computer Technology

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Dan,

It has been inspiring to see you grow and evolve Continuing Studies at Langara. Congrats on hitting your 20 years!

From,
Sylvia Tuason

Thorpe, Daniel | Dean of Continuing Studies

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Jonathan,

Thank you for helping everyone on campus (and always with a smile and the best attitude).

Sylvia Tuason

Howard, Jonathon | Copying Services

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Justin,

Your leadership, collegiality, and energy is infectious. Also, you have that untouchable zen quality that keeps us all calm and sane. It has been so great to see you grow and evolve over the past several years. Thank you for everything you do.

Sylvia Tuason

Yau, Justin | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michael,

I’m so glad we’ve had the opportunity to meet and work on projects together. 15 years is no small feat – Congratulations! Thank you for all your hard work and always bringing friendly smiles to the college!

Jessica Wong

Lo, Michael | Mathematics & Statistics

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Sherri,

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary!

Antonella Alves

Sadler, Sherri | Theatre Arts (Studio 58)

 

Celebrating 25 Years

Dear Glenn,

Congratulations on reaching 25 years! Thanks for all that you do for your department and the college. We appreciate you!

Denise Busayong

Levasseur, Glenn | Facilities

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Phuoi-Linh,

I’ve always appreciated your organization and ability to accomplish things. It was great having an office close to you for a few years, and I’m happy to be working with you now on another project even though we’re in different business units. Congratulations and thank you!

Shonna Reynolds

To, Phuoi-Linh | CS Business, Finance & Computer Technology

 

Celebrating 25 Years

Dear Oren,

Congratulations on 25 years of service to Langara! I appreciated your friendly advice when I started in the LSM. I hope you are enjoying Mexico!

Shonna Reynolds

Breitman, Oren | Business Management and International Business

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ruthie,

Wow – 40 years of lucky kids! Thanks for giving Aleah a good start in life. We still remember some of the daycare sayings . .. “You get what you get and you don’t make a fuss!” Congratulations!

Shonna Reynolds

Bancroft, Ruth | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Peter,

Thanks for all you’ve done to mentor and support me in the LSM! I hope you are enjoying some well-deserved rounds of golf! Stay in touch!

Shonna Reynolds

Norwood, Peter | Financial Management and Business Computer Applications

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Hi Michelle,

What can I say but THANK YOU, in so many ways. We have worked pretty closely over the last seven years and your level of commitment and professionalism is amazing! Congrats!

Dawn Palmer

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Wow – 15 years has probably flown by for you. Thanks for all that you have done for me and the team! I really enjoyed working with you!

Dawn Palmer

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Damon,

That lineup we used to have outside of IT’s help desk at the start of every semester? You have everything to do with cutting it down by 95%. Appreciate everything you do!

From,
Sylvia Tuason

Stennett, Damon | IT Opex – Operations

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Congratulations! Thank you for all your sage advice and having the patience (and sense of humour) to deal with all my questions over the years!

Antonella Alves

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Peter,

You will be missed! It was a privilege and a pleasure to call you a colleague and a friend. Congratulations on your retirement.

Antonella Alves

Norwood, Peter | Financial Management and Business Computer Applications

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Phuoi-Linh,

It’s been awesome working with you over the years. Congratulations on your 15th anniversary!

Antonella Alves

To, Phuoi-Linh | CS Business, Finance & Computer Technology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Caroline,

Congratulations on reaching 15 years! It’s been great working with you and I look forward to reading more postcard stories.

Best,
Jessica

Harvey, Caroline | English

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Briana,

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!

Antonella Alves

Fraser, Briana | Educational Technology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Congratulations on achieving your 15 year recognition! Thank you for being there for your clients, staff, and students, and for all you do to represent our team.

Jane Mason

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

Thank you for all you do for our clients, staff, and faculty at Langara. There are many great things I’ve heard about you in my short time here.

Jane Mason

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Rai,

Congratulations on 20 years at Langara! It is great to have 1/2 of you in the LSM teaching accounting. The students love your classes. Thanks for all you do!

Shonna Reynolds

Parsi-Feraidoonian, Raiomand | Mathematics & Statistics

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Rai,

20 years of being there for the students and for the Department is an amazing gift – thank you for that. I have appreciated your insight, and your willingness to help out many times in the past years. I can always count on you. Thanks.

Nora Franzova

Parsi-Feraidoonian, Raiomand | Mathematics & Statistics

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Nariko,

It is always great to have a chat with you, in random places at the college, or long ago at the daycare. I wish you many happy travels to Japan.

Nora Franzova

Takayanagi-Heine, Nariko | Asian Studies

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear James,
Thanks for all your work in the department and in the College. It is good to have you in the Division.

Nora Franzova

Rolke, James | Chemistry

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michael,

Thanks for all that you do for the Department and for your students and thanks for a whole new program (or two, or three).
It is good to have your energy in the department.

Nora Franzova

Lo, Michael | Mathematics & Statistics

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Bradley,

Thanks for being you, and thanks for all that you do for your Department and our Division.

Nora Franzova

Hughes, Bradley | Physics & Astronomy

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Terry,

Thanks for doing all that you have done and are still doing for your department. It is always fun to work with you.
Nora Franzova

Coates, Terrence | Physics & Astronomy

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Elizabeth,

Wow, 30 years!! Congratulations and thank you!

Antonella Alves

Chong, Elizabeth | Records Management and Privacy

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Congrats, Patricia on 15 years of service! Wow, time flies. Thank you so much for your years of contribution to the College. You rock! It is a pleasure work with you.

Jen Schneider

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

Congrats Michelle on 15 years! Wow, time flies. Thank you for your contribution to the College. You are one amazing HR Superstar!! It is a pleasure working with you.

All the best,
Jen Schneider

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations! You are always so professional. Thanks for all your help!

Beanny Feng

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Congratulations, Patricia! Thank you so much for your help and all the updated information. Love your smile. I really enjoy working with you!

Beanny Feng

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ann,

Congratulations on your 40th anniversary! You are a true Langaran!

Antonella Alves

Olafson, Ann | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ruth,

Congratulations on this amazing milestone! You have been such an amazing part of the fabric of Langara, and have had an impact on so many young Langarans — THANK YOU!

Antonella Alves

Bancroft, Ruth | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your 15 years of service! You deserve an award for all the hard work that you do! I appreciate how much you have taught me over the years.

Best,
Alyssa Piperni

Kuramoto, Michelle | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Patricia,

Thank you for being such a great mentor and friend! Congratulations!

Best,
Alyssa Piperni

Wong, Patricia | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Monica,

Congratulations on this important milestone! It’s been a pleasure working with you. Thanks for your dedication to the College and to the Nutrition and Food Services Management department.

Antonella Alves

Molag, Monica | Nutrition and Food Services Management

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ruthie,

You are amazing! I can’t even begin to fathom how many children and families you have influenced over the years. I’m so thankful to be able to count our family in that number! Thank you for being so wonderful with Isaac and Julia and for everything you do for our family.

Melisa & Eva

Bancroft, Ruth | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Tomoe,

Right from when I started in CS as the STEP & LEAP clerk, you were always so pleasant and kind to work with. Congratulations on your 15 years.

Cheers,
Andrea Biason

Aoyagi, Tomoe | International Education

 

Celebrating 35 Years

Dear Chris,

You’re such a wonderful colleague to work with. You’re a valuable asset to our team and a great role model. Langara would be a better place if we had more employees like you.

Cheers,
Andrea Biason

Fearman, Christine | Registrar & Enrolment Services

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Sandy,

40 years!!?? Wow!! Congratulations! Thank you for always being so thoughtful and considerate; it’s great to have a coworker who is so kind.

Jen Brown

Ragan, Sandra | Library Services

 

Celebrating 30 Years

Dear Elizabeth,

Congratulations on 30 years of working here!! You have always been a pleasure to work alongside and I miss our daily chats. Thank you for making me smile.

Jen Brown

Chong, Elizabeth | Records Management and Privacy

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Dawn,

Congrats on your retirement. You are a force and I thoroughly enjoyed working with you, lady boss :). I hope you enjoy your retirement mixed in with some ERP work (lol!). Wishing you all the best and enjoy that beautiful beach in your home town.

Jen Schneider

Palmer, Dawn | Human Resources

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Dan,

Congratulations on 20 years of service! What a journey. Thank you for your contribution to the College. It is a pleasure to work with you and collaborate on many interesting CS projects. All the best.

Jen Schneider

Thorpe, Daniel | Dean of Continuing Studies

 

Celebrating Retirement

Dear Jeff,
We will truly miss you! It has been such a pleasure to work with you, right from the beginning (remember when you were on my hiring committee?)! You are such an inspiration to us and the students! Drop by often.

Erin Lea

Webster, Jeffrey Dean | Psychology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Caroline,

I’m so glad you came to Langara. You are a great colleague and a fabulous teacher, and I’m glad we will be together for many more years.

Tanya Lewis

Harvey, Caroline | English

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Guy,

You were a lovely office mate and are a great colleague still. I look forward to many more years working together!

Tanya Lewis

Wilkinson, Guy | English

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Carole,

It was always easier to leave our kids because it was with you. Your bond with Rose was especially wonderful for us, and we thank you for all your work and patience.

Tanya & Toby

Denis, Carole | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Annie,

Thank you for your warmth and care of our children, Rose and Violet. You have helped our family and so many others, and I hope you continue to do so.

Tanya & Toby

Olafson, Ann | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 40 Years

Dear Ruthie,

Thank you for giving our Rose and Violet such an excellent start in life, and for helping me and Toby be better parents. You are a treasure.

Tanya & Toby

Bancroft, Ruth | Day Care Services

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Briana,

Congratulations on 20 years of service. It was a pleasure to work alongside you, even if for a brief time. Thank you for the advice and for all the work you do for your colleagues at Langara.

My best wishes to you.

Alexandre Santiago

Fraser, Briana | Educational Technology

 

Celebrating 15 Years

Dear Raymond,

What I most appreciate about you is your willingness to try new ideas, and the compassion shown through your many hours of volunteerism. Congratulations on 15 years of creating positive change.

Deborah Schratter

Chow, Raymond | CS Computer Skills

 

Celebrating 20 Years

Dear Briana,

Congratulations on 20 years of service. Thank you for all the work you do for your colleagues in the Langara community. Wishing you all the best.

Deborah Schratter

Fraser, Briana | Educational Technology