Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues—April 2026, Issue 1

Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. Since the program began last August, 211 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues. 

Thanks to the ongoing interest and participation, submissions will continue to be featured in upcoming issues of Campus Connector. You can read submissions for March 2026 (organized in alphabetical order) below. 

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share stories of appreciation and celebration for their colleagues. It’s inspiring to see our community come together to recognize those who go above and beyond every day.

Submissions for next month are now open! Share your note of recognition by the last Friday of the month, and let’s continue celebrating the amazing colleagues who make our campus shine. More information about how to make a submission can be found at Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues. 

Admissions, Registrar’s Office
This “behind the scenes” team works tirelessly to assess applications and support applicants to all of UPEI’s programs. They are so smart and so kind! Our applicants are in the best hands.

Charity Allen, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
Charity is a bright light in the large animal department. She is hardworking and earnest, and she always has a smile for her colleagues, students, and anyone who encounters her. She is a role model and a valued member of the team. –Marina John

Koren Bogle-Glenn, Athletics and Recreation (2 submissions!)
I am nominating Koren for the UPEI Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues Award because of her unwavering commitment to student success, teamwork, and workplace positivity. She consistently goes the extra mile to ensure all varsity student-athletes have the support they need to thrive, offering thoughtful guidance, accessible hours, and timely feedback that builds confidence and resilience. Her work extends across our entire varsity program, providing mentorship, academic tutoring, and resource connections that help student-athletes balance sport and study while maintaining peak performance.

As a teammate, Koren is reliable, collaborative, and proactive. She readily lends a hand during busy periods, shares materials and best practices, and communicates with empathy and clarity. In particular, her role as a mentor with our men’s basketball program demonstrates her ability to foster growth, teamwork, and leadership among student-athletes. Koren truly embodies the spirit of this award by elevating both student outcomes and workplace morale. –Bruce Donaldson

Koren is known as the glue of Athletics and Recreation. She spends countless hours in the lead up to the academic year ensuring that every single student-athlete has completed all of their requirements to be eligible to participate. You will also see Koren in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre day or night and over the weekends, as she spends countless hours volunteering with the men’s basketball team. Koren goes above and beyond in all she does for the betterment of the green and white. –Jane Vessey

Jaime Lynn Clarke, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Atlantic Veterinary College
Jaime always has a smile ready when you’re having a hard day. She tackles challenges head-on and is eager to learn while working with the admin team to improve systems on a regular basis. –Marina John

Shara Dianne Clow, Office of the Vice-President Academic and Research
Shara is an outstanding co-worker who treats colleagues with kindness and professionalism, even during challenging situations. She brings a constructive mindset to problem-solving, helping to maintain morale and encouraging others to do their best work. Her presence helps create a workplace culture built on mutual respect, trust, and shared purpose.

Rebecca Coffin, Health and Wellness Centre
Becky is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the UPEI Health and Wellness Centre. She is very accepting of people as they are versus how they could be. She is kind, compassionate, and supportive. She does not look for recognition (she probably would prefer not to be recognized) and is reliable and dependable. She also has a great sense of humor and makes tasty treats!

Jeremy Dallaire, Facilities Management
I would like to recognize Jeremy Dallaire for consistently going above and beyond his role. He is quick to step in, dig into issues, and find effective solutions that benefit both the University and his team. His dedication, professionalism, and willingness to help colleagues—often before being asked—make a tremendous difference in our daily work. His commitment and positive attitude truly exemplify what it means to support and strengthen our University community.

Lucy De Jong, Human Resources
Lucy is someone who truly makes a difference behind the scenes at UPEI. She has an incredible ability to step into complex or tense situations and help people feel heard while guiding conversations toward positive outcomes. Her calm presence, thoughtful approach, and genuine care for the people involved create space for collaboration and understanding. Lucy’s work may not always be visible, but its impact is huge! She helps colleagues reconnect, move forward, and work better together. UPEI is very lucky to have her.

Ashton Dougan, Faculty of Nursing
Ashton is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Nursing. She is currently working on her PhD with a focus on virtual simulation. For the last two years, she had students in the third-year Ethics course do an arts-based project. She invited members of the faculty who have specific personal interests in the arts to adjudicate the projects. As an adjudicator last year and again this year, I am astounded at the outstanding projects these students produced. There have been full recordings of original songs and music, poetry, sculptures, paintings, and elaborate drawings, all with a written piece explaining the projects and how they connect to issues in nursing ethics. This effort by Ashton to incorporate non-traditional methods into her teaching expands the learners’ thinking, promotes self-care, and causes them to think critically and outside the box—all essential components in becoming a nurse. Ashton is the hardest working instructor I know. She cares deeply about the success of every student while balancing a very busy personal life, including multiple athletic interests and raising two little ones. I believe she should be recognized for her effort, innovation, expertise, and commitment to student success.

Crystal Doyle, Financial Services
Crystal works in Student Accounts in Dalton Hall. She is so helpful, patient, kind, and always generous with her time for both students and staff when we have questions. Have a wonderful day, Crystal! You’re the best!