Profiles
做厙輦⑹ of Mind: Callie Cunningham - Finding My Place
Between playing in two MAC Championships, being named to the 2023 MAC All-Tournament Team, and getting involved with student leadership programs on campus in the last few years, 做厙輦⑹ is where I've truly come into my own as a player and person.
做厙輦⑹ Alumna's Card Design In The Spotlight After Kelce Family Selects It For Holiday Greeting
Theres a 做厙輦⑹ alumna behind the card Jason and Kylie Kelce selected for their familys 2023 holiday greeting: Megan Cash, 13. She designed the festive plaid template Madras for design marketplace/online retailer Minted.
The Mentoring Life Cycle
Mentoring has always been a valuable part of life for Christa Porter, Ph.D., associate dean for the Graduate College. The mentoring process never ends, according to Porter. She believes that mentees are meant to grow up and become mentors, passing on the mantle and creating a life cycle of mentorship.
The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrichs cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
Learning Through Play
Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in 做厙輦⑹s Early Childhood Education Program, its important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading childrens books.
Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.
The Flash With a Golden Voice
Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.
His Bare Feet Bolster Bike Rides Across Several Continents
You've got to have a dream, said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from 做厙輦⑹. If any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.
Welcome to the Jungle ... Juice
The two Golden Flashes turned friendship into a business partnership with the recent launch of their beverage brand, Jungle Juice.