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	Heather Asmus, Academic Advisor / Peer Advisor Supervisor Advises: First-Year Criminology majors First-Year Social Work majors First-Year History (non-teaching majors) First-Year Geography majors Second-Year+ Exploratory majors To schedule a meeting with Heather, email heather.asmus@uni.edu or contact 319-273-3406. 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) 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 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: The make-your-own Stir Fry station at Piazza 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!
	Kathy Peters, Academic Advisor Advises First-Year Psychology majors First-Year Exploratory Majors To schedule an appointment with Kathy, email kathleen.peters@uni.edu or contact 319-273-3406. Undergraduate Major: Management: Business Administration (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Master of Arts in Education: Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Favorite Food on Campus: Chicken Enchilada Soup from Maucker Union Food Court Favorite Spot on Campus: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
	Colleen Sullivan, Academic Advisor Advises First-Year Biology majors Nursing - Traditional Track majors Radiography - Traditional Track majors Sonography - Traditional Track majors First-Year Exploratory majors To schedule an appointment with Colleen, email colleen.sullivan@uni.edu or contact 319-273-3406. Undergraduate Major: History and Criminal Justice (Loras College) Graduate Program: Masters of Arts in Postsecondary Education - Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Favorite Food on Campus: Seasonal Sugar Cookies Advice to Students: I encourage all students to become familiar with academic and personal resources on campus, and to craft a plan to utilize those resources! Engage with staff on campus--we're here to help! Take advantage of your time as a student to explore your academic interests, meet other students, and enjoy the experience.
	Angie Tudor, Academic Advisor / Career Development Coordinator Advises: First-Year Communication Disorders majors First-Year Department of Communication and Media majors First-Year Department of Political Science majors First-Year Family Services majors First-Year Exploratory majors To schedule an appointment with Angie, email angie.tudor@uni.edu or contact 319-273-3406. 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) Favorite Food on Campus: Quesadilla Fridays! Favorite Spot on Campus: Lang Rocking Chairs
	Lori VanHooreweghe, Academic Advisor Advises: First-Year Department of Technology majors First-Year Exploratory majors Transfer Exploratory majors To schedule an appointment with Lori, email lori.vanhooreweghe@uni.edu or contact 319-273-3406. 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) Favorite Food on Campus: Cookies! Advice to Students: Read the book. Go to class. Take notes. Review notes within 24 hours. Repeat.