Newsletter

Student Admissions
Ambassadors
Spring 2014
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Rishi Kolusu
Freshman
Music Education &
Biology
Jefferson Fosbender
Junior
Economics
Molly Norman
Junior
Comm. Studies
Rhydian Talbot
Sophomore
Public Relations
Welcome to SAA!
By:
Daniel Vorwerk
Abbie Kreun
Sophomore
Public Relations
Bart Frederick
Junior
Marketing
Emily Thompson
Sophomore
Art Studio
Emily Newton
Junior
Math Education
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Spring Retreat.
By:
Pat Chizek
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The spring 2014 retreat was a great opportunity to get to know new members, as well as
strengthen bonds with existing ones. After enjoying a tasty feast of food, we jumped into an activity
called Reach Out and Touch Somebody. This was an anonymous way to let members know how they
have made an impact on the lives of other people in the group. This activity proved to be very power-
ful. Next we were split into two separate groups and participated in different activities. In one of the ac-
tivities, our minds were tested with a memory and teamwork game where the group had to literally
piggy back off each other in order to finish the challenge. The other activity was a time to comfort
one another during a more intimate session of "If you really knew me." Both activities allowed everybody
to get to know each other better and connect with old and new members alike.
Just like every retreat, we wrapped up with a very competitive game of "Ships and Sailors." The
aggression and determination that takes part during this game is unmatched. The night was a great
success and was a very memorable retreat to say the least. The Membership Development committee
did a fantastic job organizing and setting up for the retreat. This retreat allowed us to create memories
and build trust in each other. It was a wonderful way to "UNPLUG" for a night and really "CONNECT!"


Panther of the Month.
By:
Daniel Vorwerk
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EadieMarie Schettler

The January Panther of the Month is Eadie-
Marie. This ambassador deserves POM for be-
ing such a good friend. You are kind, lovely in-
side and out and fun to be around. You really
care about others and for that reason, people
always want to be around you. You do a
fabulous job in including others in your plans
and in the SAA group. Thank you for being a
role model and a perfect representative of
this group.
Cynthia Carrazco

The February Panther of the Month is Cynthia
Carrazco. This ambassador deserves to be
POM for being so dedicated to her role in
Dance Marathon as a morale exec this year. I
have been watching your commitment, and
you are doing an amazing job with this won-
derful philanthropic organization. You are so
caring and give 100% effort in everything you
do for others.







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Jordy Brown

The March Panther of the Month is Jordy
Brown. This ambassador has an incredible
dedication to residence life and all that he
does for the community of UNI. I watch him
put so much effort into looking out for his resi-
dents every day, and they in return absolutely
adore and respect him. This ambassador
teaches me lessons not just in talk but through
his actions about compassion, acceptance,
not taking yourself too seriously and having
passion for what you do in every facet of your
life.
Bart Frederick

The April Panther of the Month is Bart Freder-
ick. This ambassador has demonstrated his
ability and willingness to step up to the plate
when needed, and does it with a kind heart
and a positive attitude! He has immersed him-
self in everything that it means to be a great
ambassador, from volunteering his time for the
group to spending time with members outside
of our regular meetings.



Apple Polishers.
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By:
Bart Frederick
Each spring, the members of SAA honor somebody on campus that
has made an impact on their time at UNI at our Apple Polishers Cere-
mony. Whether its a professor, a president, or any other member of
the fantastic faculty, its great to take a step back and show them how
much we appreciate the hard work that they do.
The event started out with a meet and greet with some light snacks
provided by UNI Catering. Throughout this time, it was incredible to see
that so many of the ambassadors and honorees already knew each
other. It just goes to show that the people the ambassadors chose to
honor go out of their way to help students and make a positive impact
on all of our lives.
After the meet and greet it was time for the award ceremony. Mr.
Paul Sapp started the ceremony by letting the honorees know why
they were all invited to the ceremony and how much the ambassadors
sincerely appreciate their commitment to the students of UNI. Following
Sapp, each student had a few minutes to say a couple of words of ap-
preciation about their honoree. Some people laughed, others cried,
but no matter what the emotion, you could tell that each student sin-
cerely appreciated their honoree. After each speech, the ambassa-
dors presented their honoree with an Apple Polishers coffee mug and
a coveted apple trophy.
At the conclusion of the speeches, it was hard to tell who was more
honored, the ambassadors or the honorees. Whatever the case
though, this years Apple Polisher Ceremony was a great success.
Im sure that we have all heard the expressions College are the best years of your life and You
meet your best friends in college at some point in our lives. What no one ever mentions though is
why these are true. I know that throughout our time in the Student Admissions Ambassadors, we have
finally learned what this meant.
We are a select group of 50 students who share the same love of UNI and their fellow panthers.
However, our first day can be a little overwhelming. Luckily, all new members, Little Purples, are paired
with an older member, Big Purples, for a semester to complete challenges and get to know people
within the group. For those who enjoy a little competition, there are prizes awarded each meeting for
best Big/Little picture.
Vice President of Membership, Jake Lewis, has been a wonderful leader of this group for the past
year. He has paired Bigs and Littles well and we all look forward to our new leader, Jordy Brown, who
is sure to carry on this wonderful tradition. It is through this partnership and silly challenges (or just a
quick bite together for lunch) that we are introduced to the wonderful people that make up the UNI
Student Admissions Ambassadors.


Big Lil Purple.
By:
Stacey Howes
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Good Luck, Seniors!
By: Andrew
Rubenbauer
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Amy Stoll
Statewide Communication Specialist at Mid-Sioux Opportunity in
Remsen, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? Try to meet every member in SAA and find something
out about them! Find a positive quality about everyone and love
them all. :)

Andrew Rubenbauer
Promotions Staff at Des Moines Radio Group in Des Moines, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? - Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.
-Dr. Benjamin Spock

Bridget Nulty
Sales Position at The HON Company in Muscatine, IA.
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? Contrary to popular belief, balance is the key to sur-
vival in college - not food, water, strength, etc. Being able to make
time for academics, your social life, and yourself is easier said than
done. Google calendar will save you.

Courtney Gross
Staying in Cedar Falls for the summer and taking on the exciting ad-
venture of not knowing what lies ahead.
What is your favorite UNI memory? If I had to choose I would say be-
ing apart of the Love Does Initiative this past February. It was amaz-
ing to see college students come together to purchase and put to-
gether AIDS caregiver kits for World Vision.




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Cynthia Carazco
Intern at the Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley in Waterloo, IA
What is your favorite UNI memory? Homecoming week is my favor-
ite memory! It's simply a week full of Panther pride, and what's bet-
ter than that?

EadieMarie Schettler
Executive Team Lead at Target in the North Chicago Suburbs
What is your favorite UNI memory? Being a part of creating our
Pride Cry routine every year solidified all of my favorite things about
my time at UNI: music, SAA and stomping! Winning Pride Cry with
SAA & CATS during last fall's Homecoming was definitely a highlight.
I don't know if I'll ever forget the joy of hearing Lang Hall erupt when
we won."

Erin Maltby
Student Affairs Master's Degree at Iowa State University in Ames, IA
What is your favorite UNI memory? I couldn't possibly narrow it
down to one! I'll always remember my performances with the jazz
department, Wind Symphony, and PMB. My other favorite memo-
ries are all of the coffee/4 queens/dinner dates that allowed me to
connect with those I now consider to be great friends. Life chats!

George Guardado
Educational Leadership and Policy Masters Program at the Univer-
sity of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT
What is your favorite UNI memory? When I walk away from UNI, my
favorite memory will be my overall experience here. I will look back
and know that it was truly the best four years of my life!




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Jacob Lewis
Assurance Practice with Pricewater Coopers in Minneapolis, MN
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? "It is our choices... that show what we truly are, far more
than our abilities." - Albus Dumbledore

Joann Chenoweth
Student Affairs Administration Higher Education Masters Degree at
Ball State University in Muncie, IN
What is your favorite UNI memory? Living in Anatevka House fresh-
men year. Through night time adventures across campus, scratch
cupcakes, dinners at Sakura, and movie nights in Campbell I devel-
oped some of the closest and most meaningful relationships of my
life. Those girls have shaped my UNI experience into what it is today
and I will always be grateful for my time in Anatevka House.

Megan Britt
Student Affairs Administration Masters Degree at University of Wis-
consin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI.
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? Always be super intentional with potential students and
families. There is no better feeling that having someone come up to
you and say You gave me my tour, and that is why I came to UNI.

Mitch Anderson
I will begin a full time job in the Midwest area.
What is your favorite UNI memory? My favorite UNI memory would
be, being involved in SAA. This opportunity has given me so many
friends who I am close to as well as allowed me to grow as a person
throughout my time in the group.




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Ramya Varadaraju
Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, IA then graduate school in Spring.
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? Try to do as much as you can. It's easy to not sign up
for events because you have other things to do, but the more you
give to this organization, the more you get out of it.

Sara Rockow
Summer Position with the 4-H Program at the Iowa State University
Extension and Outreach in Ames, IA
What is your favorite UNI memory? Favorite Memory!? Conversa-
tions and relationships. They are impossible to replicate and lasting
moments of impact.

Sarah Korte
Student Teaching in Cedar Falls, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? Be intentional with your time, your conversations, and
your actions.

Sarah Ormsby
Move to NYC!!!
What is your favorite UNI memory? Campaniling with my boo
thang. And pride cry this year!!!!




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Shelby Huster
Professional School Counseling Masters Degree at the University of
Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? I have had so many amazing memories here at UNI
and encourage current members to enjoy their time at UNI to the
fullest because four years goes by fast!
Stacey Howes
D.D.S. at University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? I would tell them to not to be afraid to blaze their own
trail. One of the best parts of SAA and college was knowing that I
had the power to be whoever I wanted to be.

Susan Johnson
Student Affairs Master's Degree at Iowa State University in Ames, IA
If you could give one piece of advice to current members, what
would it be? "Say yes to as much as possible. Go out for coffee dates
with other members, go to Taco Tuesday, go to the OP after meet-
ings, be in Pride Cry, go to Comm Out events. Even if you think you
might be too busy, trust me you don't want to miss out on these
memories."
Service.
By:
Rhydian Talbot
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Serving as the face of UNI, Student Admissions Ambassadors represent this university positively both
on campus and off, serving members of the UNI community and beyond. The spring semester forded a
number of opportunities for our student leaders to extend goodwill through a variety of service pro-
jects.
Rubbing shoulders with some of our tiniest future Panthers, a crew of SAA members headed to Lin-
coln Elementary School to lend a hand at their annual carnival. From manning the prize table to tam-
ing the snake pit station, members managed to keep pace with the elementary students at the fam-
ily-focused event.
In support of another student organization, Joe Noonan led a team of SAA members to assist UNI
Hardwoods and over 180 other volunteers in planting 4,000 sapling trees. Raising money for the Interna-
tional Medical Corps, they helped replace trees throughout the Cedar Valley damaged by the emer-
ald ash borer infestation and the floods of 2008. With the welcome appearance of warm spring
weather at their backs, the group was part of a successful service event that more than doubled in size
from the previous year.
Rounding out the semester of service, volunteer projects dot the calendar leading all the way to Fi-
nals Week. Through assisting Habitat for Humanity, serving a meal for the Catholic Worker House, clean-
ing up highway trash, participating in on-campus Volunteer Tuesdays, and tackling one more carnival
at Orchard Hill Elementary School, our ambassadors continue to spread Panther pride by lending a
helping paw.



SAA in Pictures.
By:
Daniel Vorwerk
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