Love-Feb2013
When you smiled you had my undivided attention.
When you laughed you had my urge to laugh with you.
When you cried you had my urge to hold you.
When you said you loved me, you had my heart forever.
What Does Your Work Space Say About You?
Article submitted by Rebecca Volk
It’s amazing what you can learn about colleagues at the College by checking out the space where they work. A visit to the 3rd floor of C building and the offices of IIRTS will bring you to the space that Jocelyne Giroux calls her home at work.
Even before entering, one knows where Joce’s heart lies. A banner of red, black and gold welcomes visitors into a shrine to her beloved Ottawa Senators hockey team. Who knew there was so much Senators swag to be had? Joce displays one of everything; a talking Senators bear complete with helmet, a coaster for her coffee, posters galore and even a Senators’ model car, still lovingly protected in the box.
A fanatic fan since the Senators came to Ottawa in 1992, Joce has renewed her season’s tickets for the past 15 years and never misses a televised away game. When her two children were young, Joce accompanied them to every Canadian Tire store in the city, weekend after weekend, to personally meet yet another Senator player. “It’s for my kids that I did this”, she insists. Sure Joce. Now that her children are parents, Joce has taken to ensuring that each grandchild receives new Senators pajamas, any latest clothing and teddy bears each Christmas. Ask Joce who her favorite Senator player is and she can’t pick just one. Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Neil and Chris Phillips one day, newest phenom Eric Karlsson, the next.
So, if you love the Senators, love hockey, or just want to see what a real fan looks like, drop by C316 and say hello to Jocelyne Giroux, Algonquin’s #1 Ottawa Senators cheerleader!
‘Halo’: In consideration of Valentine’s Day
Joanne Venne, Benefits and Wellness Officer in HR, sent us a picture of her pet ‘Halo’ — with an appropriate reflection for this Valentine’s Day issue.
“She is five years old, and was born on December 24th,” says Joanne. “I got her when she was seven weeks. She loves to dress up for Halloween; she loves people and children.
“When she wants to go out or wants a treat, she will let me know by talking. My mom lives in a retirement home and when I visit her and if don’t bring Halo all the elders ask for her.
“She a loyal and beautiful dog. I love her so much.”