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	David Marchesani, Director david.marchesani@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Accounting (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: 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!
	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!
	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: Postsecondary Education, Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student Population Served: First-year Communication Sciences and Disorders, Communication Studies, and Exploratory students Favorite Food on Campus: Quesadilla Fridays! Favorite Spot on Campus: Lang Rocking Chairs
	Heather Asmus, Academic Advisor / PAiRs Supervisor heather.asmus@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: English, Minor in Professional Writing (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Postsecondary Education, Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Student Populations Served: First-year Criminology, Geography, History (non-teaching), Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and 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.
	Tony Smothers, Academic Advisor anthony.smothers@uni.edu Undergraduate Major: Business Administration; Marketing (Drake University) Graduate Programs: Masters of Science in Education: College Administration (Drake University) Doctorate of Education: Human Services (University of Northern Iowa) Student populations served: First-year Biology, Technology, and Exploratory Students Favorite Food on Campus: Bacon Cheeseburger Advice to Students: Take risks and be engaged with faculty, students and staff by participating in student organizations, research, experiential learning, service and experiences to holistically grow as a person.
	Maddy Spettel, Graduate Assistant spettelm@uni.edu Undergraduate Program: Psychology, minor in Education and Educational Services (University of Wisconsin - Madison) Graduate Program: Postsecondary Education, Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Assistantship for 2018-19: Communications & Training/Development UNI Bucket List: Go down the waterslide at the WRC! Advice to Students: Do hard things. Having to put a bit more effort into something means that it is a skill or experience that will pay off in the long run.
	Kate Deakins, Graduate Assistant deakinsk@uni.edu Undergraduate Program: Elementary Education (University of Northern Iowa) Graduate Program: Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs (University of Northern Iowa) Assistantship for 2018-19: Academic Advising Favorite Spot on Campus: UNI Dome Advice to Students: It's okay to not know what you're doing here, just make sure to ask questions. Ask your professors, your friends, your advisor, yourself - just keep asking questions until you figure it out.