Award of Excellence winners from Science
Marie Schell
Administrative Officer, Department of Earth Sciences
To say Marie Schell goes above and beyond her normal role expectations in Earth Sciences is an understatement. As administrative officer, she has had a major impact on students, staff and faculty for the past 15 years, and it is her interaction with people that sets her apart. To many, Schell is the heart and soul of the department. Through her leadership, commitment and dedication to Western, she maintains not only her own integrity, but also that of the rest of campus. Considered the ‘backbone of the department,’ Schell’s work ethic is simply outstanding, with consistency, reliability, creativity, diligence, determination, dedication and compassion – all part of how she carries herself.
