McKendree University - Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors

	Katie Richter Student Ambassador President Junior	Hi Everyone! We are the McKendree University Student Ambassadors! We are current students at McK with whom you will be working throughout the admission process. We give tours on campus visits and Preview Days, help out with Scholarship Days and McK 101, and sometimes call just to see how everything is going! We are great people to talk with to get students' perspectives about life at McK! We also have a facebook group just for incoming freshman. It is called Future Bearcats 2008. Look us up and request to join! We look forward to meeting you! ~Katie Major: Elementary Education Favorite Place on McKendree's campus: The Philo Hall on the 3rd floor of Old Main. I feel like I'm going to class with Abraham Lincoln. Favorite Bearcat Sport: Dance Team. I'm the secretary! Advice to college freshman: Get involved! Stay at McK on the weekends!
	Maegan Hamilton Student Ambassador Website Coordinator Junior	Major: Biology (Pre-Med) Favorite place on McKendree's campus: It would have to be Voigt Science Hall. You can find me in there from 8-5 everyday, and I love to hang out and read on the couch upstairs. I also really love the atmosphere of The Lair and their cheeseburgers! Favorite Bearcat Sport: Bearcat Baseball Favorite class: Human Anatomy and Physiology. I'm a really big fan of the Biology department, and disecting the cats this year was a blast.
	Jessica Bathon Senior	Major: Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite location at the beautiful McK U is the newest addition on the campus: the Hett! It's a state-of-the-art building that adds a great sense of "update" and style to our historic campus. The multi-million dollar building is wonderful for housing theatre productions, campus gatherings, career fairs, preview days, and music events. The Hett is a must-see at McK! Favorite Bearcat Sport: My favorite Bearcat sport to attend as a spectator is football. The Bearcats are a thrill on the field and it's a great event to get the crowd cheering and roaring for the Bearcats! Advice to College Freshman: Apply early! Search, search, and search for scholarships and grants of all sorts! "Gift" money is sometimes hidden but if you search long and hard, you'll run across some great monetary assistance! Once at McK, look at the syllabus for upcoming papers and presentations...start early and prepare! Adhede to this advice for success!
	Kelsey Cravens
	Sara Darnold Senior	Major: Chemistry Favorite place on McKendree's campus: The Hett because I work there, I love my work, and I get to see all my friends. Also, that is where I play music with the ensembles and making music relaxes me! Favorite Bearcat Sport: Cross Country Advice to college freshman: Be active, meet lots of people, prioritize, and stay busy!
	Rebekah Diers	Major:
	Jessica Ellsworth
	Jennifer Fletcher Senior	Major: Favorite Place on Campus: My favorite place on McKendree's campus is the front lawn. I love going there in the spring or fall to study when it is nice outside. It is so quiet and beautiful you just can't help but soak it all in! Advice to college freshman: My advice to college freshman would be to enjoy every minute of your college experience from the application process to the graduation. It only comes once and it goes quick! Favorite food in Ames: My favorite food in Ames has got to be the gooey butter cake or the cheesecake brownies. They are the best because they taste amazing and always leave you wanting more!
	Lauren Hettenhausen Senior	Major: Favorite Place: PAC 114, affectionately known as "the education room." Nearly all of my favorite courses have been in this room. I taught my first microteaching lesson in that room, and it was the birthplace of fantastic relationships with fellow education majors and education professors. In it, I feel at home. Advice to College Freshman: My adive to college freshman is to start good habits early. Everything from attending classes to putting full effort into everything you do is exceptionally important from day one. By starting good habits like these early, you are more likely to stick with them and continue to practice them throughout your college career and in life after graduation. Favorite Memory: Some of my favorite memories from my time at McKendree are from the 2006 Technos International Week held at Technos College in Tokya, Japan. I had the privilege of representing McKendree during a two-week stay in Japan where I met with Japanese college students and learned about the culture through tours, activities, and a home stay. This was one of the most unique and eye-opening experiences of my life, and it presented a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange and learning outside of the classroom.
	Bethany Kowzan Senior	Major: Favorite Class: Methods of Teaching Fine Arts because it is a fun and informative class. Favorite college memory: New Student Orientation as a first year student and group leader Advice to college freshman: When beginning college, make sure you are open-minded, try to meet as many new people as possible, and get involved around campus
	Samantha Leonard
	Becky Lindstrom Senior	Major: Favorite place on campus: Clark Lounge -the important people work in Clark and you get to see them; also, several students spend time between classes there so it is a great place to meet them. Also, the front lawn in spring -it's peaceful, and beautiful. Advice to college freshman: Take advantage of all of these opportunities. College really is the best time of your life, so enjoy the freedom you have before entering the working world. Favorite memory: Everything and everyone that came with my University 101 group in the fall of 2007. The opportunities that the position provided for me were unmatched by anything else.
	Courtney Loschen
	Kamara Owens
	Ashlie Reader
	Kate Risley Senior	Major: Psychology Favorite Place at McKendree: Piper because I always see my friends there Favorite Bearcat Sport: Toss up between Football and Basketball Favorite food in Ames: Sugar cookies and PIZZA!
	Aisha Vintes
	Josie Wiegel
	Laura Winkeler
	Scott Best
	Tracy Coble
	Emily Eilermann Junior	Major: Favorite Bearcat Sport: Hockey! Advice to college freshman: Got to class and get involved on campus Favorite Class: Ceramics because you can show your personality through your work, and there is no homework or tests. :)
	Julie Frizzo Junior	Major: Elementary Education Favorite Bearcat Sport: Men's Basketball because I love to watch basketball, and they weren't too shabby this year :) I have also been a football fan my whole life, and my boyfriend played here for two years, and I have a tone of football friends. Favorite Class: Any class with Dr. Richards! Favorite Memory: Anything that happened in Walton freshman year. I especially remember the times I would yell down the hall to see who was home, and everyone would pop out of their rooms! It was a GREAT time!
	Chelsea Hettenhausen
	Bethany Hinkle Junior	Major: Favorite place on campus: I love just walking to and from class when it is warm and sunny outside. Campus always looks so pretty! Favorite Bearcat Sport: I play golf, so that's probably my favorite. However, I love going to hockey games too! Advice to college Freshman: Be proactive to get done what you need to get done and do not procrastinate!
	Amanda Kallal
	Braden Posey
	Deanne Puloka Junior	Major: Favorite Place on Campus: The Lair because I love playing pool and there's always people to hang out with. Advice to College Freshman: There's a time to work and there's a time to play. It's important to know the difference. Favorite College Memory: Too Many! Probably 10 of us piercing our ears on Barnett 3rd our freshman year. Favorite Food in Ames: Does dessert count as a food? Couse it would definitely be the golden graham marshmallow treats, or the pumpkin pie...
	Emily Timmermann
	Ali Willoughby
	Megan Ansley
	Whitney Baillie
	Lora Blackwell
	Bobbie Carroll
	Christine Dutton Sophomore	Major: Favorite Place on Campus: I love the library. As an incoming Freshman, you don't believe that you will use it as much as you do. As a student worker there, I enjoy the peace and quiet and company of some really great individuals. Advice to College Freshman: Be open to change. You are going to change no matter what. Don't be afraid to get involved in different activities. Who knows, you may really enjoy it. Favorite College Memory: My favorite memory was when Katie Richter was giving a tour to Braxton, Megan, and I during my incoming Freshman process and she told us all that she had ADD because she kept losing her train of thought....
	Melissa Funk Sophomore	Major: Math Secondary Education Favorite food in Ames: NACHO day! I lvoe eating a whole plate piled high with meat, cheese, and salsa. Advice to College Freshman: As a freshman, everyone shouldbe open-minded about meeting new people and getting involved with the activities on campus. Favorite Bearcat Sport: Men's Basketball
	Danielle Mask
	Genni Strathman Sophomore	Major: Favorite place on campus: I think my favorite place on campus would have to be the Hett. I spend most of my time there, and it is so big with comfy seats to sit in! Favorite Bearcat Sport: My favorite bearcat sport would have to be a tie between football and baseball. I love how the crowd is so enthusiastic at the games and really gets into the cheers, but I also love watching baseball. Advice to college freshman: The best advice I could give to a freshman would be to make a time management schedule and try not to procrastinate as must as possible. Also, just have fun and enjoy the college experience because this is the last time you will be a freshman.
	Shane Trotter Sophomore	Major: Favorite Place on Campus: MPCC because I love watching my guys play basketball! Favorite food at Ames: Roast Beef with A1 sauce. It's juicy Favorite Class: World Civilization because I love history.