Ambassadors & Mentors

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Campus Ambassadors (CAs) are a prestigious group of students who are called upon for their leadership and contributions to the life and culture of the University. CAs participate in a variety of campus activities, initiatives, and mentoring designed to enhance the experience of new students, help achieve the University’s goals, and further promote its schools, colleges and other campus units.

The 2011-2012 Campus Ambassadors have been a dynamic group of individuals who helped welcome about 4,000 new students and their families to the UWM community. In the 2012-2013 school year, a whole new group of student leaders will serve as part of the Campus Ambassador team. You could be part of the team!

What Campus Ambassadors do

Connect new first year students to UWM during New Student Orientation programs
Provide positive mentoring to new first year students throughout the academic year
Develop a sense of UWM community and pride and contribute to campus spirit
Provide student perspective and leadership in shaping UWM campus initiatives
Represent the best of UWM at on and off-campus UWM sponsored activities and functions

There are three main components to the Campus Ambassador program. One is welcoming and acclimating freshmen students to the campus during Orientation programs as an Orientation Leader. While at Orientation, these student leaders will lead small group discussions, assist students with the PAWS registration system, and help them find classroom locations. Orientation Leaders will also welcome the parents of new students and inform them about student life at UWM. Through a variety of experiences and opportunities, Orientation Leaders have the power to make a positive and lasting difference in the UWM community and develop great leadership and résumé-building skills in the process.

The other components to the Campus Ambassador program extend beyond the summer to the following academic year. Both the First Year Mentors and the Student Success Advocates focus on providing continuous mentoring and programming to engage all students. Students who engage with the academic and social aspects of college are much more successful and satisfied with their college experience than those who do not. An effective way to help students engage is through mentoring and supportive activities. UWM is committed to providing active mentoring to all of its students throughout their entire college experience. As a First Year Mentor or Student Success Advocate, you will be an integral part of the mentoring process at UWM. You will work with your students and the SSC staff to accomplish goals set by UWM to help build a better campus community and create lasting relationships between students and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

As a First Year Mentor or Student Success Advocate, you will be an integral part of the mentoring process at UWM. You will work with your students and the SSC staff to accomplish goals set by UWM to help build a better campus community and lasting relationships between students and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

Meet the 2011-2012 Student Success Center Mentors!

Michael Albrecht Email: albrech5@uwm.edu Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Milwaukee Underground Film Festival Committee, YMCA Mentor Majors/Minors/Certificates: Film Major; History Minor; Associates Degree in Arts and Science Certificate Hometown: Delevan, WI Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Milwaukee Underground Film Festival Committee, YMCA Mentor If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Derrick Rose because he’s the greatest to ever touch the rock! Hidden Talents? Magic spells. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Challenge yourself! Take on a little more than you think you can handle. You will be meeting many new people along the way and having new experiences. By the end of the semester, you’ll be able to look back on all that you were able to accomplish and be ready to tackle even more!
Amanda Balistreri Email: Balistr8@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Anthropology with a focus on Mesoamerican Archaeology; Certificate in Museum Studies Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Second Year Graduate School Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Anthropology Student Union, Intramural Volleyball, Milwaukee County Institute Grounds Research Project If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would like to be Clay Matthews so I could have long, flowing blonde hair and super strength-or-Shakespeare because I could make up words and people would love them. Hidden Talents? I’m lyrically inclined-making up my own songs everyday-and I also love to polka. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Come into the Student Success Center, make a friend and GET INVOLVED.
Iesha E. Barbee Email: iebarbee@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Psychology Major; Social Work Minor Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: AOC Student If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? If I could be any famous figure I would want to be Rosa Parks. She has not only stood up for her rights, but she did it so that we minorities could have an equal chance also. She is a very awesome influential leader from back before my time. Hidden Talents? I love to write poetry, anything I see or do in my head. I’m creating all kinds of metaphors and phrases to come up with things. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: The best advice I could give a first year student is to not get easily influenced by your surroundings or the stories they hear before coming here. I would tell them not to get involved in parties but more or less get involved in the school. I would tell them volunteering does not help. I would also tell them if they feel as if the classes they are taking are too easy or difficult, that they should get a tutor and they can do that in the FYC where they can run into me!
Kyle Bilot Email:kbilot@uwm.edu Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies going for my masters of Architecture. Hometown: St. Francis, WI Year in School:First year graduate student Clubs/Organizations/Activities that you’re involved in on campus: Mortar Board, Senior Honor Society, American Institute of Architecture Students If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? LeCorbusier (European Architect) My favorite architect Hidden talents? I can curl my tongue Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved as much as you can.
Sarah Busch Email: snbusch@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Civil Engineering [Emphasis on Structure] Hometown: Lake In The Hills, IL Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Innovation House Living Learning Community If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I really look up to the late, great Architect/Urban Planner Daniel Burnham. His story inspires me as well as his life’s work. If there’s anyone who I aspire to resemble, it’s a man of his stature who took pride in the beauty of cities, parks and structure. Hidden Talents? Origami Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don’t be shy, it’s the best way to make yourself lonesome. Fine people of similar interest and talk to strangers, especially in the first few weeks because everyone will be. Watch your eating habits!
Rachael Carlson Majors/Minors/Certificates: Fingerstyle Guitar Performance; Music History & Literature; Certificate in Rock and Roll Studies Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Music Library Assistant If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Imhotep. Why not build the great pyramids? Hidden Talents? Mean Vegan Baker Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Go to your teacher’s office hours; get to know your teachers, they are here to help.
Ricky Chang Email: rxchang@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Pre-Med Hometown: Sheboygan, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Intramural Volleyball If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Don’t have anyone in specific, but it can be anyone with good leadership skills and will not judge other before knowing them. Hidden Talents? I’m a good listener. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don’t skip classes at all and use your TAs as a resource because they will always be willing to help you.
Dimas Garcia Email: dimas@uwm.edu Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificate(s): Accounting Hometown: Chicago Year in School: Junior Clubs/Orgs/etc.: ALPFA Student Organization If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? David Blaine, because he amazes people. Hidden Talents: I can solve a Rubik's Cube. Best Advice: There are no dumb questions!
Stephanie Gibbons Email: sgibbons@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: ASL Studies Major; Psychology Minor Hometown: Green Bay, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Signing Student Association If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Thomas Gallandent; he brought ASL to America! Hidden Talents? I can tie cherry tails in my tongue. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Study motivated! Ask for help if needed.
Paul Glaser Majors/Minors/Certificates: Psychology Hometown: Sussex Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Active Minds If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? George Clooney Hidden Talents? I can eat... a lot. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don't be afraid to take things slow your first semester or year here!
Ross Goessl Email: rmgoessl@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Middleton, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: ROV Team, ASME If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Frank Lloyd Wright; his houses look so sweet and innovative. It is my dream to live in one in the future! Hidden Talents? I can wiggle my ears. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Budget your time. It goes a lot quicker than you think and before you know it, its 11:00 at night and you have a bunch to do. Let me tell you something, do homework during the day and get sleep!
Cassie Van Gompel Email: vagomp@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Political Science& Communication; LGBT Certificate Hometown: Green Bay, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: President of Pi Sigma Alpha; President of Student Housing Administrative Council; Captain of Mock Trail Team If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Figure 8. Hidden Talents? I can whistle with an acorn top. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Try everything, you can learn from both success and from failure.
Stuart Hunter Email: hunter2@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Accounting and Finance Hometown: Port Elizabeth, South Africa Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: SHAC If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Nelson Mandela because he showed how a cool head and dedication can resolve an extremely sensitive situation. I also wish I had his selflessness and compassion for the greater good of all. Hidden Talents? I make great smoothies. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don’t get carried away looking at the big picture when it comes to your major. Take things one class at a time. I cant emphasize enough how important staying organized is, it just makes getting the grades you want that much easier. You’re going to have your ups and downs but make the most of it, learn from everything you do and you’ll have the time of your life.
Maggie Iken Email: mliken@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Music Performance; Music History; Literature Hometown: Green Bay, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Symphony Orchestra If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Esperanza Spalding. She’s an amazing bass player and she beat Justin Bieber for a Grammy! Hidden Talents? I can play on expert level on DDR. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Learn to balance school, work and fun.
Justine Kaempfer Email: Kaempfe2@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Anthropology Major; History Minor Hometown: Greenfield, WI Year in School: Graduated Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Honors College; Anthropology Student Union If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Betty White because she saves the animals and she is a feisty old lady or Erin Andrews because she is tall, I want her job and she may or may not have dated Aaron Rodgers. Hidden Talents? I can polka with the best of ‘em. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved! It may seem intimidating at first but ultimately it is beneficial socially and academically. It is a great way to make new friends, network and feel connected to UWM.
Harinder Kaur Email: kaurh@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Accounting Major Hometown: India Year in School: Junior If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Beyonce because she is a strong woman and I can respect that. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Take advantage of all the resources around campus.
Daniel Kelley Email: dckelley@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Geological Sciences Hometown: Whitefish Bay, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Astronomy Club, Pulsar Search, XRF Research, Geology Club If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? John Adams because he sacrificed his political career to preserve the United States. Hidden Talents? Audio graphic memory . Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved, make new friends!
Molly Kessler Email: kessler6@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: English Hometown: Antigo, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Undergrad Research, UWM Scholars, YMCA Mentor If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Any Disney character, it would be so fun to live at Disney World! Hidden Talents? I can say the alphabet backwards really fast. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don’t be afraid to get involved!
Pa Kou Lee Email: lee74@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Sociology Major; Certificate in Hmong Diaspora Studies Hometown: Sheboygan, WI Year in School: Senior If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Jennifer Lopez because she is multi-talented and beautiful. Hidden Talents? I love to play flag football. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: When faced with a new obstacle in life, such as college, utilize the resources that you have in order to minimize the pressure.
Brian Lloyd Email: bdlloyd@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Marketing and Psychology Hometown: Algonquin, IL Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Business Scholars, Habitat for Humanity, OUR Research Assistant If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Barak Obama because I like secrets Hidden Talents? Pop culture Knowledge Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved!
B Lovrek Email: blovrek@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Criminal Justice Major; ASL Minor; LGBT Studies Certificate Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: FYC, LGBT Resource Center If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? The Human Torch. Hidden Talents? I can sleep with my eyes closed. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Join a student organization or find a group on campus (sports, academics, etc). It’s a great way to meet new people.
Allison Maynard Email: bmaynard@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Nursing Hometown: Chicago, IL Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Secretary of Nursing Student Association, Black and Gold Committee If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Clara Barton, nurse and founder of American Red Cross, because of the difference that she made and all of the people she helped. Hidden Talents? I’m creative and good at arts and crafts. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Time management, being non-judgmental, having an open mind and be nice to everyone!
Brandon Methu Email: bmethu@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Communication Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: BSU, SA If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Patrice Lumumba because of his vision of a better world. Hidden Talents? I listen really well. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Study hard and the rest will be easy.
James Newton III Email: newtonj@uwm.edu Major(s)/Minor(s)/Certificates(s): Sociology Hometown: Milwaukee Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus:NSBE, BSU, Hip Hop Scholars Famous Figure: Cab Calloway, because he was the man. Hidden Talents: I can juggle, I'm pretty good at pool, and I'm rather good at jumping. Best Advice: Stay organized and realize that your only here for a short time.
Celia Osorno Email: ceorsorno@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Psychology & Journalism/Media Communication double major Hometown: Green Bay Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Club Soccer If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Chelsea Handler because she does not take things too seriously, but is still a successful businesswoman. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Be yourself and be confident
Jeff Overholt Email: overhol3@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Criminal Justice Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Criminal Justice SA, Scuba Club If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would want to be Shaun White because I love to snowboard and would love to be able to do all of the moves he does. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get as involved as possible because college is what you make of it and the more you’re involved, the more fun you’ll have.
Nathan Penn Email: npenn@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Secondary Education; Math Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Intramural Sports If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Ronald Reagan. He did it all; famous actor, president. Excellent speaker and leader. Hidden Talents? I can juggle. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved and read your books!
Becky Pruitt Email: rlpruitt@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Psychology Hometown: Valders, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Golden Key Honor Society, Women’s Chorus If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Sarah Brightman; the girls got an amazing voice and a song repertoire that blows my mind. That she was the original Christine in Phantom doesn’t hurt. Hidden Talents? I can sing really high and I have the ability to break technology by just standing next to it. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don’t be afraid to check out student offices on campus. They are great resources and its an easy way to connect to other students who are interested in similar topics.
Mark Przybylski Email: przybyl6@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Marketing Major; Architectural Studies Minor Hometown: Johnson Creek, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: American Marketing Association; Business Panthers Living Learning Community Mentor; Intramural Volleyball If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Marilyn Manson; aside from being one of the most recognizable faces on the planet, Manson is an extremely intellectual individual and talented artist/musician. The man does and says everything he wants, always standing up for what he believes in no matter how much it goes against society’s norms. Hidden Talents? I can breathe underwater. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: What the mind can dream, the mind can achieve. If you want something, put your mind to it and do it; you’re only here once so don’t ever let yourself “wish” you would have ten years down the road.
Tyler Raphael Email: traphael@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Biochemistry Major; Math Minor Hometown: Racine, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: None at the moment. If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Sir Isaac Newton or Copernicus; they made major contributions to science and helped change how the world was viewed. Hidden Talents? Amazing gamer skills. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Go to class and remember to balance work and play.
Alex Riehle Email: ajriehle@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Education Hometown: Athens, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Student Wisconsin Education Association If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Stephen Colbert, a great man and even better American. Hidden Talents? Drawing and painting. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved early.
Amber Rivard Email: anrivard@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Architecture and Urban Planning; Leadership Certificate Hometown: Brookfield, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: AIAS, YMCA Mentor, AISS, Leadership LLC, Zumba at Klotsche If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Oprah because she is a great role model. She’s an independent woman, a philanthropist and an optimist. Hidden Talents? Salsa dancing and self discipline. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Complete your work on time and don’t be afraid to try new things.
Katrina Roxas Email: krroxas@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Nursing Hometown: Saint Francis, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: University Choir If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Lisa Leslie. She’s a well-known, respected basketball player. She seems like she doesn’t take anything from anybody and people love her! Hidden Talents? Playing piano, singing and playing basketball; I can also speak Tagalong! Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Make friends! Two (or more) is always better than one.
Jerome Scott Email:joscott@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Chicago, IL Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: NSBE, ASME, SAE If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Walter Payton because he was one of the greatest running backs of all time and lead the Bears to the Super Bowl win. Hidden Talents? I have an incredible ability to make people smile and have a good time. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Stay organized! A lot of stuff will be important for you to do within the first month of being on campus. Without managing your time wisely you will find yourself running out of time for the things that you want to do or miss out on some great opportunities.
Joe Stefanich Email: stefan23@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Architecture Major; Urban Planning Certificate Hometown: Hubertus, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: AIAS, Club Baseball, Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholars Group If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Michelangelo, because he was an architect, artist and overall smart guy; plus, he makes a good ninja turtle. Hidden Talents? I can make farting noises with my hands and have a pretty decent goose call. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Meet as many new people as you can. Everyone you meet will have something to offer that could help you in the long run.
CeCe Trompeter Email: trompet2@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Bio Science Major; Chemistry Minor Hometown: Northfield, IL Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Club Soccer, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, AMSA, Prescription Assistance Project, Honors College If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Oprah. She makes her living by talking/helping people every day. She is generous and caring about others and the struggles they have endured. Hidden Talents? I can walk on my hands! Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Be involved. Join clubs you’re interested in, try new things, attend campus events. Becoming involved here at UWM is a great way to meet new people.
Katherine Woods Email: krwoods@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Art History & Classic Studies Major; American Sign Language Studies Minor Hometown: Kenosha, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Signing Student Association If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Queen Elizabeth the first of England-because she’s awesome, duh! Hidden Talents? I can wiggle my ears. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Balance your social life with school and enjoy every moment!
Taylor Ziegler Email: ziegle35@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Human Resource Management Hometown: Wausau, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Big Brother, Big Sister; HR Management Club If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would be Lauren Conrad because she is a young successful woman who made it to Hollywood on her own. Hidden Talents? Danced for 14 years; Downhill Skiing. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: To enjoy the first year of college and take pride in everything you do during your time here including school and friends.
Victoria Fischer Email: fischerv@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: BFA-Photography Hometown: Two Rivers, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Life Impact Program Student Liaison, Women's Resource Center Volunteer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Volunteer, UWM SCUBA Club, UWM Office of Sustainability SWAT. If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Katharine Hepburn - yes, she spelled it with 2 a's Hidden Talents? Writing & Photography Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Create your World and Live your Dreams..here is a great place to start.
Nina Luedtke Email: nluedtke@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Communication Hometown: Rice Lake, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: CVSL, FYC If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Angela Davis, because she is a respected activist and scholar and I aspire to be like her. Hidden Talents? I can dominate any competitor at Trivial Pursuit Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Slow down and enjoy the experience.
Kate Carney Email: carneyk@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Major: Conservation and Environmental Science Minors: Biological Sciences and Geography Hometown: Port Washington, WI Year in School: Senior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I wish I could have met Steve Jobs because he was brilliant, his creativity and ingenuity at Apple has changed and molded so many things we take for granted every day. Hidden Talents? Making things fit... like a game of Tetris. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Visit your professor's office hours. They are there to help you.
Nikole Rude Email: ndrude@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates:Major - Kinesiology pre Physical Therapy Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI Year in School: 3rd year Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: None If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Susan G. Komen Hidden Talents? I am a 3rd degree black belt Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Get involved and don't procrastinate. It will catch up to you.
Robyn Shemwell Email: shemwell@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates:Spanish & International Studies Hometown: Madison, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Habitant for Humanity, Sigma delta Phi(Spanish honors society) If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Tina Fey. A. She's hilarious and very successful B. She has a way to influence people through comedic, pop culture. C. See reason A Hidden Talents? I speak some Portuguese, Italian, French & Sign some ASL. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: -Look for help when you need it! Someone is always there to help. - Get Sleep! -Remember that your primary job is being a Student and call your mom at least once a week.
Brianna Quade Email: bmquade@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Major: Education, History, Sociology. Ethnic Studies Certificate Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Year in School: Sophomore Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: Historian for Phi Alpha Theta If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Betty White! Who wouldn't want to be her? She's the funniest old lady there is. Hidden Talents? Being awesome! Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Talk to your professors, they're here to help. Study often and save time to relax
Nicholas Robinson Email: robin365@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates:Letters&Science Hometown: Delafield, WI Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why?Bill Gates Because he created his own fortune and gives enough away to philonthropy to actually change things for the better. Hidden Talents? Guitar and bass Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Attend all of your classes as often as possible because you don't yet realize how much each "skip day" sets you back.
Kyle Baker Email: kmbaker@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Majoring in Film Hometown: Minneapolis, MN. Year in School: 2nd Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus:Rho Eta Xei - Film Fraternity If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? Hidden Talents? I can drum on the top of my head + make sound come out of my mouth Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Ask for help. And always focus on who you can become friends with.
Meredith Milburn Email: mmilburn@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Business, Marketing and Sales Hometown: Santa Fe, New Mexico Year in School: Junior Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus:Ski Club, Best Buddies If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I would definitely say Natalie Portland would be a excellent choice, she is well educated, talented actress, (my favorite film Garden State) and she has a unrelenting passion for her career and as a vegetarian. Hidden Talents? I am a chocolatier at a locally own candy store where I make all their chocolates. And I love the hula hoop. Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: Don't be afraid to go after what you are interested in. There are so many ways to be involved all you have to do is put the effort into searching for the activity, then attend meetings. Be Bold. Be You.
John Rafa Todd Email: rafatod2@uwm.edu Majors/Minors/Certificates: Major: History Hometown: East Troy Year in School: 2nd Clubs/Organizations/Activities you’re involved in on campus: SHAC, Mock Trail and UWM Republicans If you could be any famous figure, who would it be and why? I wouldn't. I'm stubborn like that. Hidden Talents? Its hidden Best advice you could give a first-year student at UWM: