Ogooluwa Christine Ojo Abegunde, from Nigeria, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology. She is a recent recipient of the of the 🏆Sir Howard Douglas Award! Building a strong Saint John community is a thread that has carried through Ogooluwa Christine’s work both on and off campus. She gathers and analyzes data as a volunteer research assistant with the Canada East Spine Centre and also gives back to local high school students via mentorship through the Promise Partnership program, all while providing crucial volunteer support to RiverCross Church hospitality and the YMCA Community Action Network. Congratulations, Ogooluwa Christine! 👏 #SirHowardDouglasSociety #SirHowardDouglasAward #ProudlyUNB (fb)

Congratulations Sherrie Lynch on receiving the Distinguished Service Award! Sherrie Lynch joined Student Affairs & Services in 2003, bringing strong organizational and problem-solving skills to the position. It was clear from the start that Sherrie was a remarkable addition to the team. She quickly demonstrated a commitment to student success, excellence and inclusivity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sherrie displayed exceptional leadership and initiative, going above-and-beyond to play a central role in UNB’s pandemic response. She worked long hours to organize support systems for students in residence, coordinating donations, establishing and staffing a distribution center, ensuring sanitation protocols and organizing support and entertainment programs. Her efforts extended to critical initiatives like COVID test distribution and vaccination registry management, contributing significantly to the health and safety of the university community during an unprecedented crisis. Sherrie has led transformative projects within Student Affairs & Services, including consolidating services into the C.C. Jones Student Services Centre to improve resource access and collaboration. She has also supported the tri-campus sexual assault response initiative and the creation of The 203 Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity, a student wellness and inclusion space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. As a project manager, Sherrie contributed to large-scale efforts like the Retail Review and Student Union Building renovations. Known for her calm demeanor, she fosters collaboration and kindness within the team. During the pandemic, she championed activities to maintain connection and well-being. This is a tradition she’s well known for during the month of December, when she organizes engaging plans to build department-wide camaraderie and fun across campuses. Sherrie’s leadership continues to advance strategic priorities and positively impact the student experience at UNB. (fb)