Name: Bianca Howard |
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| Birthday: October 3 |
| University and Community Activities: Speaker of the Cather Pound Residence Association, Member of the Society of Women Engineers |
| Future Plans: I plan to have a happy fruitful life. |
| Hobbies: I like to play basketball and browse facebook. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience was getting scholarships to go to UNL. |
Name: Corey Georgesen |
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| Birthday: November 5 |
| University and Community Activities: UNMC volunteer, honors program advisory board, NU Start, ACS, campus red cross, Beta Theta Pi, NU Meds, Biochemistry Club |
| Future Plans: I want to go to medical school and specialize as a surgeon. |
| Hobbies: basketball, football, hunting, fishing, working out, water skiing, reading, watching movies |
| Most Memorable Experience: I went to Washington D.C. this past summer after being elected as a Presidential Scholar. I met the President, toured the Whitehouse, and received a medal at the Kennedy Center |
Name: Beth Butler |
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| Birthday: February 17 |
| University and Community Activities: Chi Omega Sorority, Sandoz Hall Government, Freshmen Campus Leadership Associates, Chancellor's Leadership Class, Navigators, and Greekside |
| Future Plans: My major is elementary and special education. I would love to be a first grade teacher in Lincoln the near future. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy dancing, swimming, running, reading, eating chocolate, scrapbooking, taking naps, laughing, and meeting new people. |
| Most Memorable Experience: In high school, my student council hosted a State Student Council Convention. We spent hours planning, but much of it was last minute, so the whole council spent a few all-nighters pulling everything together! |
Name: Irais Vargas |
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| Birthday: June 5 |
| University and Community Activities: I am involved with NU Connections, MASA, and USA. I am also an NU Paths scholar for pre-dental hygiene. |
| Future Plans: Firstly, to graduate, after UNL I plan to attend the dental college to further my career and work with one of my degrees, while also supporting the community. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy art and everything about it. I love drawing, painting, and sketching. I enjoy its history as well and learning about different masters of it. I also like music, reading, and working out. |
| Most Memorable Experience: The class, Chicano Literature, taught me an incredible amount of valuable knowledge that I will always remember. The entire semester was a memorable experience to me, I learned something knew everyday and met some wonderful people. |
Name: Sebastian Kehr |
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| Birthday: June 25 |
| University and Community Activities: European Student Organisation (ESO) member |
| Future Plans: PhD in Biochemistry |
| Hobbies: All kinds of Sports, especially biking |
Name: Emma Wolfe |
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| Birthday: November 7 |
| University and Community Activities: UNL Concert Choir, UNL Women's Rugby |
| Future Plans: I plan to pursue my marketing degree in either the textiles or musical entertainment fields. |
| Hobbies: My hobbies include, but are not limited to: watching movies, listening to music, dancing, singing, laughing with my friends, eating at Noodles and Co., dressing up in fun(ny) clothes |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic is when I found out I had been accepted into all of the colleges that I applied to. |
Name: Chi Min Seow |
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| Birthday: March 14 |
| University and Community Activities: I was heavily involved with Malaysian Night 2006. I am currently an active member of Biomedical Engineering Society, NUMSA, NSCS, and Tau Sigma Honor Society. |
| Future Plans: I plan to attend Graduate School to pursue a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering. |
| Hobbies: I like to reading, listening to music, watching movies, playing soccer and making new friends. I am always in the mood to gain new knowledge and improve myself. |
| Most Memorable Experience: The most memorable academic experience would be getting involved in Malaysian Night 2006. I had the chance to promote the rich culture of my country to the people in the States. |
Name: Laura Clinger |
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| Birthday: November 8 |
| University and Community Activities: MBASA, Hope Community Church, Friendship Home, Family Readiness Group Leader, Army Family Team Building instructor |
| Future Plans: Once I have my MBA, I plan to work for the Department of Defense as I follow my military husband all over the world. |
| Hobbies: Reading, baking, volunteer activities, scrapbooking, photography, breeding Persian cats, singing. |
| Most Memorable Experience: In 1996, I was selected to participate in UNL's Summer Institute for Promising Scholars, a program designed to give minority students an advantage. The team building and networking activities were outstanding! |
Name: Joshua Alvarez |
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| Birthday: October 6 |
| University and Community Activities: Career Service Intern, Honors Program, NU Connections, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, Golden Key International Honor Society, NHRI |
| Future Plans: I plan on going to graduate school and eventually getting my Ph.D. so I can become a Chancellor or Vice Chancellor. |
| Hobbies: football, basketball, golf, soccer, baseball, reading, playing the guitar, playing the piano, video games, sudoku, drawing, working out, and hanging out with friends and family |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience as of now would have to be getting asked to be a Teacher's Assistant for the Nebraska Human Resources Institute (NHRI) Training class. |
Name: Chenxi Liu |
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| Birthday: July 21 |
| University and Community Activities: University of Nebraska,The Navigators,The Student Alumni Association |
| Future Plans: Get my Bachelor Degree with 2 majors in CBA and 1 minor Psychology. Join more organizations when I'm in UNL. |
| Hobbies: Travelling,listening music,talking with friends,getting to know people,sports such as bicycle,volleyball,badminton,table tennis(ping-pong) |
| Most Memorable Experience: Picnics with International Affairs.Almost every activities with The Navigators:SMAC-n-grill,Barn Dance,NavNite,Christmas party,etc. |
Name: Shannon Killion |
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| Birthday: January 14 |
| University and Community Activities: Biomdedical Engineering Internship at BryanLGH, Biomedical Engineering Society, Society of Women Engineers, Engineering Student Advisory Board |
| Future Plans: I plan to attend Medical School after receiving my undergraduate degree. |
| Hobbies: My hobbies include playing sports, reading, and spending time with my friends and family. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience thus far has been taking a challenging semester and succeeding in all of my classes. |
Name: Linda Beckwith |
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| Birthday: December 7 |
| University and Community Activities: Freshman Executive Member of AICHE, Vice President of SWE, Member of Chem-E Car team, help with Women Interested in Engineering Day |
| Future Plans: To receive a Ph.D. in ChemE and a masters in Biochem; to perform research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in my hometown of Memphis. |
| Hobbies: Running, reading, listening to my ipod nano, swimming, shopping at the mall, going out to weekend movies, going out to eat in the Haymarket, dancing at the Playmor, and occasionally playing video games. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My very first class in college, Intro to ChemE 112, with Jim(i) Hendrix. As intimidated as I was, his charisma and wit combined with his knowledge of material balances helped me through even the toughest problems. |
Name: Laine Donley |
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| Birthday: January 31 |
| University and Community Activities: Kappa Delta Sorority: Sisterhood Chair, SET Leader, Standards Board. Teacher aide for CEHS200, Mickle Middle School's CLC |
| Future Plans: I am majoring in Family and Consumer Science Education and I plan on graduating and moving to either Chicago or New York to begin teaching. |
| Hobbies: Some of my hobbies are working out, hanging out with friends, shoping, reading, kniting, and scrapbooking. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience would be being asked to teacher aide for a class this semester. The portion of this class I will TA for made a big impact on my life and I am excited to see it do the same for others. |
Name: Rachel Lucas |
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| Birthday: September 2 |
| University and Community Activities: I am the floor president for Abel 11. I also volunteer twice a week tutoring middle to high school students on any subject. |
| Future Plans: I am planning on majoring in Secondary Education in Family Science. I would like to teach at my old high school. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy listening to mostly any kinds of music, watching the Food Network and MTV, reading, and crocheting in my free time. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience would be receiving the Omaha Steaks scholarship my senior year and graduating with honors from my high school |
Name: Mikalai Malinouski |
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| Birthday: July 17 |
| University and Community Activities: Represent department of Biochemistry in Graduate Student Association. Member of Biochemistry Club. |
| Future Plans: I am now in PhD Program and the most staightforward plan is to get my degree. Another plan is to make a discovery that make life better. |
| Hobbies: I like Mountain Biking the most. The others include camping, soccer, hiking, sking. |
| Most Memorable Experience: When I was a course leader (130 students) during my undergraduate studies. I had to solve classes schedule problems, distribute money stipend and organize activities. |
Name: Mary Jacobson |
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| Birthday: February 8 |
| University and Community Activities: University Honors Program, Chi Omega, University Ambassadors, Chancellor's Leadership Class, University Symphony Orchestra, NU Connections |
| Future Plans: I am currently pursuing a English/Pre-Law major. Following graduation from UNL I will attend graduate school in order to become a criminal attorney. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy(ed) band, choir, orchestra, swing choir, speech & debate, drama, cheerleading, and 4-H. I also enjoy reading, writing, painting, listening to music, intramural sports, and spending time with friends and family. |
| Most Memorable Experience: During Dead and Finals week, the women on my floor produced an amazing sense of support. The ability for students of different backgrounds and goals to come together to create individual successes is a fantastic accomplishment. |
Name: Alyssa Ringgenberg |
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| Birthday: June 6 |
| University and Community Activities: Alpha Delta Pi |
| Future Plans: Graduate from UNL and attend medical school |
| Hobbies: I love listening to music, seeing plays, reading, and talking with friends. |
Name: Terrie Spohn |
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| Birthday: August 2 |
| University and Community Activities: President (shared position) Cedar Lake Homeowners Assoc; Education Council Cmte; Social Cmte; Audit Cmte |
| Future Plans: FNP/Healthcare Administrator at a leading hospital. |
| Hobbies: 1. Playing and doing projects with my kids. 2. Working in the garden. 3. Sewing and craft-work (amateur). |
| Most Memorable Experience: When I received my BSN after working as a MLT with the US ARMY active duty and 2 other part-time jobs all while going to school. |
Name: Megan Collins |
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| Birthday: September 9 |
| University and Community Activities: Chancellor's Leadership Class, Freshman Campus Leadership Associates, ASUN Government Liaison Committee , University Ambassadors, Chi Omega Sorority |
| Future Plans: I hope to graduate from UNL in 2010 with a degree in Business Administration and then attend law school. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, traveling, organizing things and watching movies. |
| Most Memorable Experience: For a high school class we went on a trip to New York City. After visiting the museums we were in the city to see, we were left to explore the city in much smaller groups for shopping and seeing the city sights, which was very fun. |
Name: Erica Bjornstad |
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| Birthday: May 11 |
| University and Community Activities: Gamma Phi Beta (composite chair & Jr. Panhellenic Delegate), Focus Bible Study, American Cancer Society, NU Ski/Snowboard Club, Pre-Pharmacy Club |
| Future Plans: Attend Pharmacy School at UNMC after 2-3 years of undergrad work and become a full-fledged Pharmacist!! |
| Hobbies: I enjoy water sports in the summe--skiing, tubing, wakeboarding. I like to run and swim. I LOVE snowboarding, facebooking, dancing, music, and FOOD. Oh and of course....SLEEP! |
Name: Carlos Lopez |
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| Birthday: July 22 |
| University and Community Activities: University Program Council, New Student Enrollment, MASA, Judicial Affairs Board, HBBBS, NU Connections, Updowntowners, LRC |
| Future Plans: I plan to get my law degree and hopefully work for the district attorney's office specializing in juvenile services. |
| Hobbies: I love to read books, volunteer, write programs, write poetry, and hang out with friends. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable experience is really a conglomerate of all my psychology classes. They have been the most fun as well as the most informative, and the people I have met in them have become good friends. |
Name: Jessica Clark |
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| Birthday: February 2 |
| University and Community Activities: UNL Forensics, Campus Red Cross, First Aid Team, Student Alumni Association, Golden Key International, Eastern Star, ACES |
| Future Plans: After I finish my dual major at the Univeristy of Nebraska-Lincoln, I plan on attending law school. |
| Hobbies: I love to run, draw, write, act and read. I also love to travel and have been to Germany, France, Italy, Greece and all over the U.S.! |
| Most Memorable Experience: Speech is a very important part of my life. I have found life long friends and future colleagues, while engaging in interesting and challenging competition. Quarterfinaling at the National Tournament my Freshman year was my most memorable moment. |
Name: Jennifer Jonas |
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| Birthday: October 23 |
| University and Community Activities: Graduate Assistant, Office of Admissions Advisor, University Ambassadors |
| Future Plans: After completing the M.A. in Educational Administration and earning an MBA degree, I plan to start my own business. |
| Hobbies: Country drives, movies, books, Google, traveling, building relationships |
| Most Memorable Experience: My study abroad experience in Maastricht, the Netherlands....gotta love those chocolate waffles! |
Name: Rebecca Perry |
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| Birthday: June 12 |
| University and Community Activities: UNL Navigators, Music program, Honors program, piano accompanist, child care taker |
| Future Plans: I would like to work in a school working with speech impaired children and also playing piano for weddings and such on the side. |
| Hobbies: Several of my hobbies include, reading, running, singing, playing piano, cooking with my mom, and working with kids. |
| Most Memorable Experience: One of my most memorable academic experience was when I graduated high school. I was named in the top 10% of my class and graduated with honors. |
Name: Amanda Pflasterer |
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| Birthday: March 27 |
| University and Community Activities: UNL Chancellor's Leadership Program, DSEL Program, Block & Bridle Club, Pre-Vet Club, Animal Science Leadership Academy, Intramural Sports Participant & League Champion |
| Future Plans: To obtain an Animal Science Degree with an emphasis in Veterinary Science. Continue my education at Iowa State to become a Veterinarian. |
| Hobbies: Long Distance Running, Riding and Showing Paint Horses, Listening to Music, Watching Movies, Reading, Hanging out with family and friends. |
| Most Memorable Experience: Graduation from high school and starting classes at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. |
Name: Amanda Crook |
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| Birthday: June 1 |
| University and Community Activities: UNL Mock Trial, Alpha Phi sorority, Pepsi Service Scholars, Sandoz Council, Campus Band, Honors Program |
| Future Plans: Attend graduate school (perhaps law school) and then go from there! |
| Hobbies: Traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, sports- watching and playing, music- listening and playing, writing, taking naps :-) |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience thus far has been debating in my political science recitation class. It was a more personal atmosphere with only 8 or so students in the class, but we discussed and debated some very important issues. |
Name: Kelley Perry |
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| Birthday: March 30 |
| University and Community Activities: Lambda Chi Alpha, University Program Council, Heartland Big Brothers, Lifestylez advertising/ski trip group rep. |
| Future Plans: Graduate in either the summer of 2008 or in December of 2008. After graduation either move to Colorado or travel for a few months. |
| Hobbies: Hockey, golf, snowboarding, hiking |
| Most Memorable Experience: Getting a B- in psyc 350: research methods & data analysis |
Name: Haley Tuttle |
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| Birthday: April 12 |
| University and Community Activities: I recently raised money for a friends' participation in the Miss Black and Gold Pageant and I also recently became a member of Nebraskans for Peace. |
| Future Plans: I plan to continue my education after undergraduate school to one day become a professor of Native American Studies. |
| Hobbies: I enjoy watching the news to keep up to date with what is going on in the world, I like watching movies, especially documentaries, and I enjoy spending time with friends and family on the weekends. |
Name: Ashley Williams |
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| Birthday: March 26 |
| University and Community Activities: JD Edwards Honors Program, JDEHP Office Intern, Kauffman Residence Association, Dance Marathon |
| Future Plans: In the future, I hope to be a business woman in the Information/Technology field. Eventually, I would enjoy owning/operating my own business in this field. |
| Hobbies: Outside of studying and homework, I enjoy working out, shopping, going to movies, cooking, taking silly pictures, traveling, and spending time with friends. |
| Most Memorable Experience: My most memorable academic experience would be my entire senior year of high school. This year was definitely my favorite year of high school because I was able to look forward to college while still enjoying my last year with friends. |
Name: Michelle Lee |
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| Birthday: November 11 |
| University and Community Activities: Kappa Delta Sorority, University Housing Desk Assistant, Honors Program Peer Mentor, NU Start Advisory Board, Dance Marathon, Cather Circle, Navigators & more |
| Future Plans: I am a Political Science and Psychology major that plans to go to Law school at the culmination of my undergraduate work. |
| Hobbies: Laughing, giggling and smiling in all forms, Bikram yoga, reading, being overly involved, going to Husker football games, watching independent movies, making lists and checking things off, teaching myself how to play the guitar |
| Most Memorable Experience: The most amazing class I have taken was a Honors seminar called Freedom of Expression. I never knew I could learn so much just from discussion between the students in our class! |
Name: Mako Tagata |
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| Birthday: May 13 |
| University and Community Activities: Global Friends of Japan(Event Coordinator), Cultural Ambassador, PERSUNL, Lincoln Friends of International Students |
| Future Plans: I would like to work in the U.S.A. |
| Hobbies: I love watching movies, going shopping, playing the trumpet, talking with my friends, partying, and making Japanese food! |
| Most Memorable Experience: Everything I experienced in the university in the U.S. is memorable! I got culture shock! |
