Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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Chris Baumgart Student Worker News & Information Services 812/465-1192 The AMIGOs actively participate in new student orientations and Welcome Week activities. Sophomore AMIGO Zack Mathis describes his jobs during a typical introductory session. "During Orientation, duties range from giving presentations to small groups in your college about things such as the course bulletin, meeting with an advisor to plan a class schedule, and ways to get involved, to providing a student's perspective to questions that parents may have, or just helping with directions so everyone gets where they need to be." Essentially, AMIGOs offer peer leadership and support. They are indispensable to the academic advising process, as they help students enroll in classes and offer invaluable advice about which courses are key elements to academic success. Not only are AMIGOs the face of academics, they are the door to the USI and Evansville communities. AMIGOs provide new students with the information they need to become acquainted with their new "home away from home." For many students from outside the Evansville area, AMIGOs provide the link to community activities, restaurants, entertainment, and general recreation. They have the know-how to help students settle into college life. AMIGOs help new students get to know each other, as well as make new friends themselves. Senior AMIGO Megan Criss said, "I am looking forward to meeting all the new students." New AMIGOs are able to learn the ropes under the guidance of returning AMIGOs. Amber Key, the student assistant for Orientation, plays an essential role in the organization. To her, being an AMIGO has been a life-changing experience. "I met some of my closest friends through my time as an AMIGO. I met my mentor and the person I respect most in this world. This kind of opportunity to meet people and develop relationships with them while serving as their campus resource makes being an AMIGO the best job on campus." To become an AMIGO, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours), carry a 2.5 cumulative GPA, have completed 12 credit hours before the start of the spring semester, and be friendly, fun, and helpful in communicating the practices, policies, and culture of USI. The AMIGOs share the goal of giving students the best possible college experience. Junior Kaitie Webster sums it up best. "One of the most important aspects of Orientation is making sure that our new students and their families feel comfortable at USI. We want our students to feel safe, have fun, learn a lot, and know that they have the support of the entire campus behind them every step of the way." Current AMIGOs: Ellen Allen- F.J. Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana Junior, special education major with a minor in elementary education Student Highlights: Student Writers Union Running Club Camp Eagle Honors Program Honors List Constance Barker- Southmont High School Ladoga, Indiana Senior, management major with a concentration in human resources Student Highlights: student ambassador Human Resources Club, secretary Samuel Barnett- Signature School Evansville, Indiana Sophomore, biophysics, Spanish major Student Highlights: Intramurals SGA, Pott College of Science and Engineering representative Honors List Honors Program Caylin Blockley- Triad High School Troy, Illinois Junior, public relations and advertising major Student Highlights: Kappa Alpha Order Tawne Bucherl- Central High School Evansville, Indiana Junior, sports management major Katie Clevidence- Harrison High School Evansville, Indiana Junior, elementary education major with a teaching minor in Spanish Student Highlight: resident assistant of Education LLC student ambassador Americorps Encounter Campus Ministry Honors Program Emily Comer- North High School Evansville, Indiana Sophomore, pre-nursing major Student Highlights: Student Ambassador Organization, activities chair Encounter - Baptist Collegiate Ministry Presidential Scholar Honors Program Honors List Kyle Courtney- Memorial High School Newburgh, Indiana Sophomore, pre-occupational therapy major Student Highlights: USI Office of Student Involvement Megan Criss- South Putnam Jr./Sr. High School Reelsville, Indiana Senior, elementary education major with mathematics endorsement Student Highlights: vice president Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, activities director College Mentors For Kids (CMFK), team development chair Colleges Against Cancer (CAC), team captain Relay for Life, Encounter Bible Study, Kappa Delt Pi (Education Honor Society) Honors List Andrew Crowe- Bosse High School Evansville, Indiana Junior, social science teaching major Stephanie Deig- F.J. Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana Sophomore, political science, German major Student Highlights: SGA, administrative vice president of Academic Affairs, Travel Grant Committee Pre-Law Club, president Association of German Students, treasurer Honors Program Award for Academic Excellence in the Study of German Honors List Whitney Eggemeyer- Sparta High School Walsh, Illinois Sophomore, occupational therapy assistant, health services major with a concentration in gerontology Student Highlights: CNHP Advising Center, peer advisor Ryan Eichmiller- Corydon Central High School Willis, Texas Sophomore, computer information systems major Student Highlights: Intramurals Honors List Kelsey Elpers- Gibson Southern High School Haubstadt, Indiana Sophomore, accounting and finance major Student Highlights: Accounting Club CIS, teacher's aide Honors List Emily Gray- South Knox High School Vincennes, Indiana Junior, early childhood education major with a special education minor Student Highlights: student ambassador USI Dance Marathon Committee Cecelia Gussman- Michigan City, Indiana Marketing major Tiffany Keener- Lawrence North High School Indianapolis, Indiana Senior, public relations and advertising major with an art and gender studies minor Student Highlights: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, new member educator, ritual chair, web site chair APB- special events chair PRSSA SGA USI Homecoming Court 2011 Top Student Leaders Award Winner Amber Key- Crawford County High School Marengo, Indiana Senior, accounting and professional services, mathematics major Student Highlights: Student Development Office, orientation personnel student assistant student ambassador Habitat for Humanity, treasurer SGA, chief justice Camp Eagle, leader resident assistant conference assistant Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Math Club Honors List Honors Program Departmental Scholarship Labhart-Olsen Family Mathematics Scholarship Alpha Omega Psi Alumni Memorial Scholarship Whitney Laird- Floyd Central Junior/Senior High School Greenville, Indiana Sophomore, business administration major Student Highlights: Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Brian Lewallen- Indianapolis, Indiana Spanish studies teaching major Jordyn Lewis- Greencastle High School Greencastle, Indiana Sophomore, dental hygiene major Student Highlights: Honors List Laura Mason-Shelbyville Senior High School Shelbyville, Indiana Junior, psychology major Student Highlights: resident assistant- Honors LLC conference assistant Gamma Phi Beta Sorority B/MD Scholarship Nick Mathis- Castle High School Chandler, Indiana Sophomore, engineering major Student Highlights: SGA, freshman member-at-large, administrative vice president of research and development Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, founding father, secretary, social activities chair, constitution chair SpringFest Executive Committee Dance Marathon Executive Committee RedZone Marketing Club O'Daniel Leadership Academy Intramural Bowling Zack Mathis- Castle High School Chandler, Indiana Sophomore, engineering major Student Highlights: SGA, freshman representative, administrative vice president of Social and Cultural Issues Sigma Tau Gamma, recruitment chair, social chair, IFC junior delegate, vice president of Programming Dance Marathon Marketing Club O'Daniel Leadership Academy LEADS SpringFest Intramurals Toyota Endowment Engineering Scholarship Devon Matthews- Whiteland Community High School Whiteland, Indiana Junior, physical education major Student Highlights: Tau Kappa Epsilon, vice president, new member educator, rush chairman 2010 USI Outstanding Officer 2010 Greek God Katelyn Maymon- Charlestown High School Charlestown, Indiana Sophomore, secondary education, mathematics major Student Highlights: student ambassador resident assistant Chamber Choir Ashley McCallie- Cloverdale High School Cloverdale, Indiana Sophomore, pre-nursing major Student Highlights: Red Zone Delta Zeta Sorority Honors List Outstanding New Member- Greek Life Jalayna Page- South Knox High School Vincennes, Indiana Sophomore, occupational therapy major Student Highlights: Connect Encounter Honors Program Honors List Emily Pedevilla- Avon High School Avon, Indiana Senior, social work major Student Highlights: Sorority Life, Rho Sigma (recruitment counselor) Panhellenic Council, executive vice president, vice president of programming, junior delegate Inter Greek Programming Council Coordinator Delta Zeta, banner chair, sisterhood chair, risk management chair, judicial board representative, Inter Greek Programming Council delegate Green Life USI, secretary Camp Eagle Greek 101, mentor Fraternal Values Society Xi Chapter Excel Leadership Conference Leadership USI Lauren Perigo- F.J. Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana Junior, math, German major with education certificate Student Highlights: Math Club German Club, secretary Vegetarian Club, officer resident assistant Intramurals Academic Skills, math tutor Honors List Advanced Calculus Award Holly Roberson- Cloverdale High School Cloverdale, Indiana Junior, public relations and advertising major with an emphasis on public relations Student Highlights: SpringFest, student director of Executive Committee, committee member Career Counseling, student worker Honors List Megan Spall- Crown Point High School Crown Point, Indiana Junior, marketing major Joseph Tadros- F.J. Reitz High School Evansville, Indiana Sophomore, biology major Student Highlights: Presidential Scholar Austin Ubelhor- Forest Park High School Ferdinand, Indiana Junior, Spanish studies major Student Highlights: Student Ambassador Organization, vice-president of administration Spanish Club, president Relay for Life Honors Program, vice-president Honors List Presidential Scholar "This I Believe" Essay Finalist Kaitie Webster- Castle High School Newburgh, Indiana Junior, English education major Student Highlights: SHA, president Student Alumni Association, secretary College Mentors for Kids Camp Eagle, staff Office of Student Development Programs, student assistant Residence Hall Community Council Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society), PR and Advertising chair Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) Honors List USI Departmental Scholarship Henry and Hazel Bennighof Scholarship Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship Sherrianne Standley Scholarship Emerging Leader Award Mallory Wehr- Mount Vernon Senior High School Mount Vernon, Indiana Sophomore, pre-nursing major Student Highlights: Campus Outreach Relay for Life PAC Pool, lifeguard Honors List Lauren West- Riverside-Brookfield High School Chicago, Illinois Senior, journalism major Student Highlights: Rho Sigma Sorority, recruitment counselor Fraternal Values Society Student Ambassador Organization, new member mentor Christian Fellowship Church- children's ministry volunteer Honors List Samantha Williams- Cloverdale High School Cloverdale, Indiana Sophomore, radiologic and imaging sciences major Student Highlights: USI Women's Choir USI Chamber Choir Camp Eagle, flock leader Honors List |
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