Retiree Recognition
Retirees' Recognition is an annual event hosted by the president to recognize the long-term dedication and contribution of UVic employees who retire during the current academic year.
This year we recognize 121 retirees from across campus for their amazing contributions to UVic over the years.
Our 2023-2024 Retirees
Please note: Only retirees who gave permission to publish their names are noted below.
- Debra Anderson, Research Services
- Catherine Aquart, Continuing Studies
- Stewart Arneil, Humanities Computing & Media Centre
- Jasbir Bahia, University Food Services
- Jody Bain, Psychology
- Jessica Ball, Child & Youth Care
- Annette Barath, Psychology
- Jens Bornemann, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Tim Burchill, Facilities Management
- Neil Burford, Chemistry
- Marthese Cassar, Library Public Services - Music Audio & Media
- Claude Champagne, Facilities Management - Mechanical
- Kimberly Chemerika, Ocean Networks Canada Society
- Marilyn Cossaro, ONECard
- Christine Currie, Libraries
- Chris Darby, Psychology
- Wendy Davies, Psychology
- Thomas Downie, Campus Security Services
- Laura Dryburgh, Co-op and Career Services
- Esther Dujela, Libraries
- Rod Edwards, Mathematics & Statistics
- Susan Gnucci, Physics & Astronomy
- Peter Golz, Germanic and Russian Studies
- Ron Halowski, Facilities Management - Mechanical
- David Harrington, Chemistry
- Suzanne Helston, Human Resources
- Sarah Hood, Human Resources
- Paul Johnson, Athletics & Recreational Services
- Judy Jones, Law
- Mirjana Juras, Residence Services
- Denise Korolyk, Library Public Services - Access Services
- Catherine Krull, Sociology
- Valerie Kuehne, Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost
- Diane Luszniak, Co-operative Education
- Kathryn Macleod, Residence Services
- Donna McGhie-Richmond, Educational Psychology & Leadership Studies
- Richard Myers, Co-operative Education Programmes
- Kieka Mynhardt, Mathematics & Statistics
- Colin Newell, University Systems
- David O'Brien, Counselling Services
- Patricia Ormond, English
- Sylvia Pantaleo, Curriculum and Instruction
- Monica Reimer, Chemistry
- Andrew Schloss, Music
- Sybil Seitzinger, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
- Laurene Sheilds, Nursing
- Carolyn Small, Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation
- Chris Smith, Library Public Services - Access Services
- Cathy Stacey, Chemistry
- Ann Stahl, Anthropology
- Sharon Stanis, Music
- Rosa Stewart, Hispanic & Italian Studies
- Sandy Stewart, Nursing
- Karun Thanjavur, Physics and Astronomy
- Paul Totzke, Libraries
- Cornelis van Kooten, Economics
- Cathie Walker, University Marketing and Communications
- Peggy White, Victoria Subatomic Physics
- Jan Wood, Theatre
- Katherine Woodhouse, Child & Youth Care
- Astri Wright, Art History & Visual Studies
- Nancy Wright, English
- Dave Young, Library - Archives
Statement from the Interim President of the UVic Retirees Association (UVRA):
On behalf of the UVic Retirees Association (UVRA), I want to welcome you to Retirement and the opportunity to decide what the next stage of your life looks like. Does that seem daunting or exciting? Well…you can make each day a new adventure, build a new routine or adapt an old routine to the new reality. Whatever you choose – make it your own!
The members of your retiree association, can relate to what you are feeling. We had to make those many choices in pension options and decided which extended health plan to join – Pacific Blue Cross or those accessed via UVRA – Johnson Medical or RTO (Retired Teachers of Ontario)? These are important decisions so ensure that you consider them carefully before choosing the best option that suits your needs.
UVRA and its over 770 members helped me feel part of a new community and gave me access to some excellent benefits that in my case included great travel insurance options and a reduced fee on membership in the University Club. It also has a wider focus by supporting research activities into the factors that affect those within our 55+ age group through the establishment of two UVic Graduate Student Scholarships.
UVRA maintains a connection to UVic and seeks to “foster the social, personal and intellectual well-being of our members and the community.” Our members continue to volunteer at UVic events, conduct research and supervise graduate students, while others volunteer in the community and across the region.
If you have not yet, check out our website which contains information on benefits, activities, our quarterly newsletter “Grey Matters!” and membership. You will be amazed at the range of interesting topics listed on our Events page. Our association is there for you so come join us.
If you have questions email uvra@uvic.ca or me at uvrapres@uvic.ca.
See you at a future UVRA member’s event.
Congratulations again!
Margaret Klatt Interim President, UVic Retirees Association (UVRA)
uvrapres@uvic.ca