Major:
Soil and Land
Management, Geology minor and
International
Resource
Management minor
Hometown:
Kansas City, MO & KS
Extracurricular/Campus Activities:
I’m involved with
SACS (Sustainable Agriculture in Community Society) helping
out in our campus garden, working with local organic
farmers, and eating really
good food. I am also a member of
the
Soil and Water Conservation Society and
the UWSP
Firecrew, which
helped me become a certified wildland firefighter.
When I'm
not studying I'm taking yoga classes at the
Allen
Center, attending concerts at the Encore and other venues,
cooking, hiking, camping and playing
with my pet rabbit,
Antigo.
Why did you
choose to attend UWSP?
I choose UWSP because of its great natural resources program,
the feel of
campus and the Stevens Point area, the friendly
people and I like cheese.
Favorite Event on Campus:
Eco-Fair, hands down . It's very exciting to see everyone come
together to learn about the environment and dance to the music
provided.
What do you like most about going to
UWSP?
Free food all the time! Just kidding. I
like the attention that I receive from professors inside the
classroom and outside. The best though, is the wide array of
student organizations and the amount of student participation
and involvement in the university system. We have a very active
Student
Government Association, which is a comfort to me knowing
that decisions for students are being guided by students.
What's the best class you've taken?
It's hard to choose a favorite. It sounds
dorky I know, but I've taken a lot. I would have to say either
Soil Profile Descriptions or Agronomy class because we took a
lot of field trips. I love field trips.
Favorite Professor:
I have lots of favorite professors because they all have their own
quirks. Whether it's
Dr. Steve Levine’s dry humor and soil jokes that not
everyone gets,
Dr. Megan Bukley’s very personal and open style of her
lectures,
Dr. Holly Petrillo’s passion, or
Dr.
Eric Anderson’s enthusiasm, kindness, and our shared
adventures in Europe. They are all wonderful people and have
great stories. The faculty are very personal and
enthusiastic, and their enthusiasm for the subject material is
contagious.
What do you like best about the Stevens Point community?
It's truly a community, everyone is very friendly,
and there are lots of interesting places and people around that
you have to explore or get lost to find. It’s refreshing to
interact with people outside of the academic world and Stevens
Point citizens offer a realistic and hopeful view of life. The
Farmers’ Market is a favorite place of mine and the Stevens
Point streets are easy to bike on.
What are your career goals?
I have so many I can't choose. I
would love to get involved with an international organization
for soil conservation and environmental stewardship - my goal is
to play in the dirt (or permafrost) on every continent. I also
have plans to become an intern on an organic farm and hopefully
have my own someday.
How has UWSP prepared you for your future?
I've learned the importance of being professional
in all that you do. Being on time is also very important (still
working on that).
What advice would you give to a new UWSP student?
Get Involved! Join a club or get involved in
your residence hall or something. You will meet so many new and
interesting people by getting involved and will be astounded by
the vast amounts of opportunities that will come your way when
you are open and willing to try new things.