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	Heather Asmus, Academic Advisor / Peer Advisor Supervisor heather.asmus@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: English, Minor in Professional Writing (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Master of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student Populations Served: First-year Criminology, Geography, History (non-teaching), Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Second-Year Exploratory students Favorite Food on Campus: Bread sticks Advice to students: Your attitude is one thing YOU CAN control. If you are in a rut, change your perspective, and never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep.
	Kim Bock, Associate Director kimbock@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: History (University of Wisconsin - Madison) Graduate Programs: Masters of Science: Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (University of Wisconsin - Madison) Favorite Food on Campus: Burrito Bowl at the Union Advice to Students: Push yourself to try one new thing each semester - join a student organization, go to a basketball game, study abroad, volunteer... Challenging yourself to get out of your comfort zone will help you to grow academically and personally. The four years you're here will fly by, so use this time to take chances and really get involved in the Panther community.
	Jane Fritts, Secretary jane.fritts@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Elementary Education, Emphasis: Math, Social Sciences (University of Northern Iowa) Favorite Food on Campus: cheesy vegetable soup, black bean soup, cranberry oatmeal cookies Favorite Spot on Campus: McLeod Center Advice to Students: Try new things! Take advantage of all the things this campus has to offer. Always do you best! Don’t be afraid to ask questions!
	David Marchesani, Director david.marchesani@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Accounting (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Masters of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Favorite Food on Campus: Stir Fry made to order at Wok Advice to Students: Be present, intentional and purposeful with your UNI experience. Seek self-knowledge and take personal ownership for your decisions. Find community and belonging to the UNI community through formal and informal ways. Be open to others’ stories and experiences - listen to understand and learn. Be actively engaged in creating your own personal successes and unique UNI story.
	Michele Peck, Assistant Director/Advising Development michele.peck@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Special Education Teaching Favorites: Favorite get-away close to campus: George Wyth State Park via the Cedar Valley bike trails. A great place to take a study break, relax and enjoy nature! Advice to Students: Challenge yourself to make the most of your time in college....get out of your comfort zone! Try ice climbing, take part in a volunteer opportunity in the community, participate in National Student Exchange, or get to know someone from another culture or background than you. There are so many opportunities all around you, and it will never be this easy again to try something new. You'll be glad you did!
	Colleen Sullivan, Academic Advisor colleen.sullivan@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: History and Criminal Justice (Loras College) Graduate Program: Masters of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student populations served: First-Year Biology, Technology, and Exploratory Students Favorite Food on Campus: Advice to Students:
	Angie Tudor, Academic Advisor / Career Development Coordinator angie.tudor@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Associate of Arts (North Iowa Area Community College), Psychology, Minor in Sociology (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Masters of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student Population Served: First-year Communication Sciences and Disorders and Exploratory students Favorite Food on Campus: Quesadilla Fridays! Favorite Spot on Campus: Lang Rocking Chairs
	Lori VanHooreweghe, Academic Advisor lori.vanhooreweghe@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Humanities, minor in Music (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Masters of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student Populations Served: First-year Communication Studies and Exploratory students Favorite Food on Campus: Cookies! Advice to Students: Read the book. Go to class. Take notes. Review notes within 24 hours. Repeat.