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Meet the 2009-2010 UWM First-Year Center Campus Ambassadors/Mentors
Are you a new freshman looking to stay in contact with your Campus Ambassador from New Freshman Orientation 2009?
Kelsey Anderson
anders382@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Psychology
3) Hometown: Monona, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: FYC
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? "I would like to be House. He is brilliant, funny, smart and ALWAYS RIGHT!”
7) Hidden talents? “I am an amazingly great Euchre Player.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. If no one needed help, we wouldn’t have so many resources on campus.”
Amanda Balistreri
balistr8@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Anthropology (major), Spanish (minor), Cultures & Communities (cert)
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in school: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Anthropology Student Union, FYC
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “I would want to be Shakespeare because he got to make up new words -- and is amazing. OR I would be an anthropologically correct Indiana Jones.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can calm the rowdiest of crowds with a single utterance and have conversations with walls.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Talk to as many new people as much as you can -- and frequent the First Year Center!”
Chiquita Brown
brown24@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Social Work
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Big Brother/Big Sister- Volunteer Center, Blood Drive, Black Student Union
7) Hidden talents: "I love to be creative with different arts and crafts. I love to read, write in my journal and fashion."
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: "Take your time and plan your classes wisely, make sure you know the campus and the resources that the campus has, and find time to study on and off campus and use the labs to backup your work."
Romond Cosey
cosey@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Psychology & English
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in school: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Black Student Union, Upward Bound, Trio
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Malcolm X because he is a positive leader that made a difference in everyone’s lives.”
7) Hidden talents? “Sing, dance, model.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Join as many school organizations as you can.”
Kelly Doucette
doucett3@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): English
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: UW-Milwaukee Post Newspaper
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Jerry Seinfeld. I love to see and make people laugh.”
7) Hidden talents? “Quick hand clapping moving only the top portion of my hand!”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “ Get to know each advisor, professor, and T.A. you have in your academic career. They can be very helpful to your future.”
Reuel Edwards
rye@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Accounting
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: N/A
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Harry Potter because he can do magic.”
7) Hidden talents? “ I can play the guitar.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Do not let the freedom stop you form doing your work.”
Brittany Fitzgerald
fitzge29@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Math Education (major), French & ASL (minors), Cultures & Communities (cert)
3) Hometown: Brookfield, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: BSU, Intramurals (volleyball, dodge ball)
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Bailey Curtis. She ahs done a lot for those who needed help and has organized successful aid for those who need it in parts of Africa, furthering education of AIDS and shipping supplies, etc.”
7) Hidden talents? N/A
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved, participate and take advantage of your time here.”
Alex Girgis
agirgis@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Psychology & Philosophy (majors), Pre-Law (track)
3) Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
4) Year in School: Sophmore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Hope House food pantry volunteer, University Legal Clinic, The Scholars (Chancellor Scholarship), Big Brothers Big Sisters
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Michael Scott (from The Office) because he is [awesome].”
7) Hidden talents? “I can play the guitar with my eyes closed.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Hang in there little buddy.”
Megan Glass
glassm@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Nursing
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Future Black Nurses’ Association, Nursing Endeavor Program
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “I would be Dora the Explorer because she can speak Spanish (I wish I could) and she has a really cool talking monkey for a friend. Plus, she never gets lost because she has The Map.”
7) Hidden talents? N/A
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. There are so many resources and people willing to help, you just have to ask.”
Sally Gold
stgold@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Nursing (major), Childhood & Adolescent Studies (cert)
3) Hometown: New York
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: African Student Association, Future Black Nurses Association
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Rosa Parks -- because sometimes you need to go against the grain (take a chance) in order to see results and move forward.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can do the sitting lotus and eat a whole box of pizza.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “If you need help, ask, because you are not alone. If you are facing a problem, personal or academic, you’re not the only one, so seek help.”
Jennifer Groot
jcgroot@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Art Education; minor in Art History
3) Hometown: Chicago, IL
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Honors College Student Association (VP), CVSL (Center for Volunteerism and Student Leadership)
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Dave Grohl (lead singer of the Foofighters) because he’s extremely talented, AMAZING, and a rebel.”
7) Hidden talents? “I play the harmonica… but I’m terrible at it.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Don’t be shy! Ask questions and get involved.”
Matthew Hageny
mghageny@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Business Human Resource Management (major), Communications (minor)
3) Hometown: Rhinelander, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Society for Human Resource Management
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Warren Buffet. He is one of the richest people in the world, yet money doesn’t define him.”
7) Hidden talents? “I CAN Ribbon dance!”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved in something! It will make your time here so much better!”
Andrew Hansen
1) Name: Andy Hansen2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): English, Linguistics. Minor in German
3) Hometown: Hartland, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: : I wish there were a non-competitive cycling club at UWM – maybe I’ll start it.
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? “Major Taylor – because he was the first African American cycling world champion in track racing.”
7) Hidden talents? “Movie quote virtuoso.”
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Study before you don’t want to and make the best of your time in the library. Also, don’t be afraid to let your individuality shine through.”
John Heisler
heisler@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Psychology & Biology
3) Hometown: Columbus, OH
4) Year in School: Super Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Steve Prefontaine. I admire his determination and fundamental drive.”
7) Hidden talents? “Amazing at impersonating accents.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Whatever you are, be a good one.”
Tiffany Heller
tlheller@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Social Work (major), ASL (minor), Sociology (concentration)
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: LGBT Resource Center
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Harriet Tubman. I think the courageous acts that she did throughout her life earned her the respect and made her a powerful woman figure for all women to look up to.”
7) Hidden talents? “I have a knack to work with animals. Most animals really seem to love me!”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Make sure to take some time out for yourself. School can become mind-boggling. If you start to feel stressed, take an hour to relax and then attempt to go back to schoolwork. Also, try not to skip classes. There will always be time for fun.”
Clairene Hunt
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): DIVAS – Digital Imaging Video Animation Sound program
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Japanese Animation Association.
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? “Cleopatra – She had power and beauty!”
7) Hidden talents? “Awesome video game skills.”
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Plan accordingly!! Time is everything.”
Cassandra Jackson
1) Name: Cassandra Jackson2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Nursing
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Zeta Phi Beta sorority
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “William Raldaph -- she went through many crippling odds and still came out to be a success.”
7) Hidden talents? “sing, dance, imagine, and good with thinking up ideas or events.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Make sure that before anything your school work is first.”
Heng Hsu Jaw (David)
hjaw@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Kinesiology (major), Pre-Physical Therapy (track), Sports Exercise & Nutrition (certs)
3) Hometown: Taichun, Taiwan
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: FYC, Klosche Center
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Never had dreams to be someone else, but I’ve always had aspirations to be the best “I” can be.”
7) Hidden talents? “Part-time ninja and back flips”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Buy a planner and prioritize your schedule!”
Justine Kaempfer
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Anthropology (major), History (minor)
3) Hometown: Greenfield, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Anthropology Student Union, Honors College
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Cinderella. We share a love of footwear and are good at cleaning.”
7) Hidden talents? “If I told you, it wouldn’t be hidden.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved on campus, doing something you enjoy. It gives you the opportunity to meet people who like the same things and can provide stress relief.”
Daniel Kelley
dckelley@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): History (major), Geosciences (minor)
3) Hometown: Whitefish Bay, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: University Band
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Cincinatus”
7) Hidden talents? “I can cook and build computers”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved and keep up with homework.”
Adriane Klingbeil
abartsch@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Biology & Chemistry (majors), Pre-Optometry (track)
3) Hometown: Jefferson, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Intramural volleyball, Golden Key International Honors Society, Belly Dancing Club, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, Honors College
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Spongebob Squarepants. He doesn’t have many worries and mostly just runs around having fun with his friends. He also has a snail, Gary, that reminds me of my cat, Boba Fett.”
7) Hidden talents? “I bake a cake every weekend for Friday teatime, (so baking? I guess I’ll let my guests decide how good I am at it. : ) )
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Your professors (and TA’s) are here to help you – never be afraid to ask questions, and make good use of professors’ office hours.”
Peter Koester
pkoester@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Anthropology major, Chinese minor
3) Hometown: Shorewood, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: ASU(Anthropology Student Union), Chinese Club, Mortar Board Honors Society.
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? “I would be HRH prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Lieutenant of Mountbatten RN and Protector of Greece and Denmark, because he’s a British royal and thus fantastic.”
7) Hidden talents? “A master at Dance Dance Revolution.”
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Practicing time management is key when it comes to balancing out school, work, or personal things. If you manage your time right, you’ll be fine.”
Katherine Kowbel
kmkowbel@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Theater Education (major), Urban Education (minor)
3) Hometown: Racine, WI
4) Year in School: 5th year Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: First Year Center
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Jane Seymour -- Henry VIII’s 3rd wife. She was the only queen that Henry loved entirely. She was also the most peaceful and mild mannered.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can bounce a quarter off my knuckle.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved! I met most of my friends at my first group I was involved in. It also helps networking big time!”
Katheryn Kuczmarski
kuczmar3@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Radiology (major), Health Care Administration (minor)
3) Hometown: Rhinelander, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: CRU, Big Brothers Big Sisters, CVSL
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Flounder from The Little Mermaid because it would be cool to live in the ocean and breath under water.”
7) Hidden talents? “I have good organizational skills.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved in as many activities as possible. You meet a lot of really great people who can help you with many other things in your lives, like references plus so much more.”
Marcus Levy
1) Name: Marcus Levy2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Information Resources
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: N/A
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Me in 10 years because I’ll be the man.”
7) Hidden talents? “I still know how to yo-yo.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Have fun but pay attention to the details.”
Mario Love
mdlove@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Mechanical Engineering
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Black Student Union (BSU), College democrats.
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? “Never wanted to be anyone famous. Just wanted to be myself.”
7) Hidden talents? “A master at Dance Dance Revolution.”
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Practicing time management is key when it comes to balancing out school, work, or personal things. If you manage your time right, you’ll be fine.”
Bridgett Lovrek
blovrek@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Criminal Justice
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities tha you’re involved in on campus: International school of silly walks.
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? “Rafiki, because then I could say, ‘Asante sana squash banana, wewe nugu mimi hapana,’ to a lion.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can snore in my sleep.”
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Try something different. There are a lot of things out there you might not know about.”
Kirk McCamish
mccamish@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Film Major, Celtic Studies certificate
3) Hometown: Rochester, MN
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: UWM Lacrosse
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Robert Plant. I would love to have been the front man for Led Zeppelin.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can balance things well.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Meet as many people as you can.”
Jonathan Mosier
jmmosier@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Finance
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: FYC
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Kanye West because he gets paid to be cool.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can rap.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Don’t take math lightly if you have it.”
Kim Mua
kkmua@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Global Studies - Security (major), Chinese (minor), Peace Studies (cert)
3) Hometown: Stillwater, MN
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Multicultural Student Coalition, AIESEC, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Scholars (Chancellor Scholarship)
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. because everyday all types of people travel all over the world to step foot on me.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can make a 3-leaf clover with my tongue.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved, join organizations.”
Timothy Oestreich
1) Name: Tim Oestreich2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Political Science
3) Hometown: Waukesha, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: CA, volunteering
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “George Washington”
7) Hidden talents? “I can move my eyelids sideways.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Please go to class! If you go to class, you will succeed. Your professors are actually easy to talk to.”
Epiphany Outlaw
eoutlaw@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Biology and Jewish Studies. Minor: English
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Multicultural Student Coalition-Public Relations Officer, Habitat for Humanity at UWM – Treasurer, Latino Student Union, Hmong Student Association, Trafficking Ends with Action
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “I’d like to be one of Jesus’ disciples so I could hang out with Jesus…but then I’d be dead now, so I’d rather be my own self.
7) Hidden talents? “I can put my leg over my head, I’m really good at nunchucks, and I am a superheroine.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “College can seem incredibly intimidating at first. Doing things like making friends that share the same classes as you (which signifies that they may have the same interest as you), sitting near the front of a huge lecture class, volunteering, and visiting with your mentor can quickly make the intimidation vanish. It’s like magic! Also, beware of approaching deadlines!
Samuel Pacetti
spacetti@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Biology
3) Hometown: Kenosha, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Signing Students Association
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “God because I like smiting the heathens.”
7) Hidden talents? “Can eat lots of ice cubes without being bothered by the cold. Can remember everything people do when we hang out.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Go to class, no matter how bad you feel in the morning. You will thank yourselves later.”
Roshanda Pinson
rrpinson@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Radiological Technology (major), Nutrition (cert)
3) Hometown: Racine, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Signing Student Association
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Barbie because she’s the only female whose a teacher, doctor, and mother. She can do everything!”
7) Hidden talents? “I’m a pretty normal gal.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved! It makes for a better college experience, and it’s a good way to meet new people.”
April Rammer
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Psychology (major), Criminal Justice (minor)
3) Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Undergraduate Research, Mortar Board, Psi Chi, PHA volunteer, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honor Society
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Tony Jaa because he has crazy Muy Thai skills and I want them!”
7) Hidden talents? “stealthing and minor ATS belly dancing”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Hang out with your professors every day, and use the resources (you already paid for them).”
Brittini Raygo
baraygo@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Global Studies - Security
3) Hometown: Omro, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: SHAC, SA, CVSL, BBBS
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Queen Elizabeth I. She never backed down or conformed to what others expected her to be. She was a strong leader and truly cared about others.”
7) Hidden talents? N/A
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved! You will make a ton of friends, and have a great time. This is your campus, enjoy it!”
Jonah Reason
jjreason@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Information Resources & Technology
3) Hometown: Cottage Grove, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: FYC
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “John Mayer, he’s amazing at guitar.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can name nearly every car that drives down the road and what size engine it has”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Be active . . . in everything.”
Candace Sake
cmsake@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Communication (major), Cultures & Communities (cert)
3) Hometown: Hartland, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: WISPIRG, PRSSA
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “I’d have to be Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel. How amazing to be able to experience life form every cultural perspective in the world.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can make a full, edible meal from a barren college refrigerator.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Be a relentless explorer. Always search for new experiences and new people to enrich your life.”
Semra Schneider
semra@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Communication (major), English (minor)
3) Hometown: Poynette, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Communication Honor Society
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “No one, if I got famous I would like it to be because of something I’ve done.”
7) Hidden talents? N/A
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Join. Period -- Get out and do stuff. It makes college so much more fun.”
Aaron Simon
alsimon@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Theater Production
3) Hometown: Kohler, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Anime Club
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “No one. I want to make my own mark on history.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can cook a potato 24 different ways.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Study hard and have fun.”
Antoinette Spencer
spence36@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Marketing & Management Information Systems
3) Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: BSU Girls Basketball, Tabernacle Community Baptist Church, Food Pantry, Children Worship Administer (Assistant), Children’s Choir Assistant, Assistant Program Administrator, Nursery Assistant teacher, Business Scholars
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Oprah because she helps those in need and doesn’t brag on her success.”
7) Hidden talents? “I play basketball, I do graphic arts (actually any art), love poetry and I love to play sports like softball, kickball, and tag football.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Be punctual, don’t skip class just because you don’t want to go, read your syllabi (carefully), make wise decisions, stay focused, get tutoring, and meet with your advisor at least once a month.”
Chelsea Stachowiak
stacho23@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Civil Engineering
3) Hometown: Brookfield, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) 5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: NFO, SWE
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Marilyn Monroe because she had a huge heart that captured America.”
7) Hidden talents? “I am very artistic. I’m good at drawing and yoga.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Practice balance and moderation! You are here first and foremost for school. However, you need some down time and social life to really be happy.”
Dane Styczynski
styczyn2@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Architecture major, Theatre minor.
3) Hometown: Sterling, Il
4) Year in School: Junior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Campus Crusade for Christ, American Institute of Architecture Students, Active Minds.
6) Hidden Talents? “I play the alto sax and I do graphic design and music recording.”
7) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: “Don’t wait around for someone to help you. Take an active roll in your education and seek the help you need.”
Kayla Sweeney
sweeney4@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): French and Global Communications. Certificates in M.E. and N.A. studies
3) Hometown: Eenosha, WI
4) Year in School: Senior
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Tour guide, Tutor, Mentor, New Freshman Orientation Leader
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Coco Chanel: She knew fashion and helped kick start the women’s movement.
7) Hidden talents? Drawing
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Go to class!
Elizabeth Treutel
etreutel@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Architecture (major), Urban Planning (cert)
3) Hometown: Portage, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: AIAS, NOMAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Academic Achievement & Leadership Group
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? “Dr. Seuss so I could rhyme all the time.”
7) Hidden talents? “I can play the tuba . . . kind of.”
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: “Get involved and make as many new friends as possible! Don’t be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone.”
Carly Weckwerth
carlyaw2@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Educational Policy and Community Education
3) Hometown: Waukesha, WI
4) Year in School: 5th Year
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Latino Student Union, UWM GEAR UP Program (as a mentor and tutor)
6) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Bob Marley because I believe in the message his music delivers and he has a strong presence all around the world – and he’s from Jamaica!
7) Hidden talents? I can do a back-bend, I play soccer and like to do photography. Also, I love to dance! I consider myself an expert with music.
8) Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved as much as possible! Especially join student organizations because you meet a lot of people and know what’s going on around campus!
Katie Woods
krwoods@uwm.edu
2) Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Art History and Classics Studies with a minor in American Sign Language.
3) Hometown: Kenosha, WI
4) Year in School: Sophomore
5) Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: SSA (Signing Student Association)
6) If you could be any famous figure (historical, famous, fictional, etc.) who would it be and why? I’d rather be Katie because she’s such a cool person!
7) Hidden Talents: I can roll my tongue. Simple, I know.
8) Best advice you could give a first year student at UWM: RELAX! Learn how to balance school and your social life.