“Thanks, and thanks; and ever thanks,” says Sebastian to Antonio in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, expressing a friend’s gratitude for extraordinary service performed in a time of need. The play goes on to suggest that such exceptional work deserves more recognition than a passing word alone.
The principal’s awards intend to give substance to my gratitude. Every day, UTM benefits from the remarkable dedication, creativity, and skill of our outstanding staff. Staff support our students’ success and run the efficient operations on which our research and teaching mission relies.
They deliver exceptional service and lead transformative initiatives. They also help make this campus feel like a community; I’m honoured to thank them formally for their extraordinary efforts.
I encourage you to join me in recognizing our staff’s excellence. Please take a moment to review the diverse awards; nominate an eligible staff member; and show our collective appreciation for the dedication, leadership, and innovation in which UTM excels.
Professor Alexandra Gillespie
Vice President and Principal
University of Toronto Mississauga
