UW-Stout Phonathon Staff

Stout University Foundation

UW-Stout Phonathon Staff

Erika Werner Apple Valley, MN Human Development & Family Studies Junior Why you chose UW-Stout: UW-Stout is a great school and has a high employment percentage rate. I appreciate that it is still close to home, yet it seems far away. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: It's great seeing where all the Alumni are at in their lives and where they are located. It's always great talking to people that are in such warm locations and hearing how great the weather is.
	Rachel Roh Tomah, WI Graphic Communications Management Junior Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose UW-Stout because it was the only school in the UW system with my program. After taking a school tour, I realized how much they value their students. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: My favorite part about being a Phonathon caller is talking to the diverse group of alumni. It's fun to see where students end up after leaving Stout.
Christa Switzer Apple Valley, MN Graphic Communications Management Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I loved the campus and also the campus size. It was also one of the few universities that had my major. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like being able to talk to the Alumni and being able to help reconnect them to Stout. There are so many great stories I get hear about when they were at Stout.
	Ellen Marshall Prairie du Sac, WI Graphic Communications Management Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: I originally came for the Art program. After my sophomore year I decided to get more involved with the technology that UW-Stout has to offer. I switched to the GCM program due to the successful career path it has to offer. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I enjoy learning about the history that Stout has to offer and without this job I would have never learned the historical background from all of the Alumni that I have been able to speak with in the last four years.
Elizabeth Roorda Farmington, MN Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose Stout because of the prestige of the hotel, restaurant, and tourism program. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like haring all of the stories and advice that our alumni give. They are extremely inspiring.
	Cody VanDenHeuvel Cadott, WI Packaging Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: For a campus this size the job placement rating is extremely high. Seeing and feeling the energy and personable personalities of the Professors and Administration, I knew this was the right fit for me. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I love getting in touch with past Alumni who work in the Packaging industry because it's interesting to see how many different career paths can be taken. It's especially rewarding when I can be a part of them giving back to the foundation.
Haley Shanahan Norwood Young America, MN Vocational Rehabilitation Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose to attend Stout for the welcoming environment on campus and within the community, as well as the job placement success rate. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like being able to talk with the Alumni to see how things have changed or remained the same since they attended Stout.
	Hannah Lawson Forest Lake, MN Business Administration Junior Why you chose UW-Stout: The campus was just the right size for me, and although I originally came for the Fashion design program I liked that UW-Stout offered many options and concentrations in the business administration major. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: It is really nice to talk to all the alumni that like to reminisce about their great times at stout it just assures me that Stout is a great university to attend.
Kortney Hedquist Appleton, WI Business Administration Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: Originally, I chose UW Stout for the Retail Merchandising Major. It was the only UW school that really emphasized on it. After a semester I realized Business Administration was for me instead. I loved and enjoyed the warmth of the campus and the small class sizes I did not want to transfer. I am truly glad I chose this school. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I love talking on the phone to alumni, and getting to know what campus life was when they went to school. I love feeling rewarded when I can get them to give back to the school that they were apart of!
	Molly Lewitzke Wausau, WI Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose UW-Stout because it was the only school in Wisconsin that had my major. I also chose Stout because I had heard a lot of positive things and thought it would be the right fit for me. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like being a phonathon caller because I enjoy listening to the Alumni's past experiences here at UW-Stout.
Katherine Hunter Claremont, California Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Freshmen Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose to go to Stout because of their HRTM major and for an adventure. California is extremely expensive for school and because of budgets cuts it takes about 8 years to graduate. So far I really enjoy Stout and am excited to be here. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I enjoy speaking to alumni about their experiences at Stout and hear about what has changed on campus. It is always nice to speak to people who were in the same place in life once that you are in now.
	Maddie Moore East Bethel, MN Business Administration Junior Why you chose UW-Stout: The small town atmosphere and itâ€,s not too far from home. Itâ€,s nice to be able to run home whenever. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I love speaking with the very generous and happy to donate alumni.
McKenzie Scoville DeSoto, WI Human Development and Family Studies Junior Why you chose UW-Stout: UW-Stout was close to home for e and they have a major that I have always wanted to be in. With the goals of working for a large adoption agency being an Adoption Specialist, Stout offered a great program to help me get there. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I enjoy learning new facts about Stout from Alumni and I enjoy getting to know the people on a more personable level.
	Andrew Einberger West St. Paul, MN Business Administration Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: I really like the campus, it was easy to get around and become familiar with all the buildings and facilities. Also, I really like the laptop and textbook rental programs as well as the furnishings in the dorm rooms. I was really comfortable and felt excitement on campus during my tour. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I really enjoy getting in contact with Stout Alumni to hear about their stories and experiences at Stout compared to mine. Also to see the changes throughout the years and other peopleâ€,s shared passion for Stout is another great thing about working here.
Breia Ausloos Plymouth, WI Retail Merchandising and Management Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose to attend UW Stout mainly for my major. They offer a great retail program here and knew I would be getting the best education at Stout. Also, the friendly atmosphere and hands-on learning environment was also a plus. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like hearing how Stout has changed over the years and the different experiences the alumni have had. Also, it's interesting to see where Stout has taken them in life and listening to the advice they give from their experiences.
	Jenny Marsh Plymouth, MN Early Childhood Education Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I wanted to go to school here because of the home and happy feeling I got when I first visited. All of the people around were extremely nice and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the resources the school had to offer. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I like all of the different types of memories Alumni had and all of the interesting memories they bring up.
Jeffrey Langr Coon Rapids, MN Game Design and Development Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout: I chose UW-Stout for the friendly community atmosphere. After my first visit I knew this is where I wanted to be. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I love hearing about all the success that our Alumni have created for themselves. It makes me more optimistic that when you work hard success will happen.
	Jessi Nelson Glenville, MN Human Development and Family Studies Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: I had initially been enrolled at University of MN-Duluth. I had my class schedule and everything and was pressured by my mom to visit UW-Stout. I reluctantly did and ultimately just fell in love with the campus. Something about it just felt â€Žrightâ€,. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I love connecting with the alumni; every so often you get those calls that you canâ€,t help but smile during. Itâ€,s fun hearing about their time here and about everything that has changed since then.
Emily Lutz Campbellsport, WI Retail Merchandising and Management Senior Why you chose UW-Stout: The high placement rates were a big factor in my decision to attend Stout. More importantly, I heard nothing, but great things about the Retail Program and once I toured campus I knew Stout was the school for me. I couldnâ€,t be happier! What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: I enjoy talking with Alumni who have experienced the same things I am now. I feel good about contributing my time to raise money for our programs and beneficial learning tools to make Stout an even better school.
	Senja Lotter Rogers, MN Business Administration Sophomore Why you chose UW-Stout:In high school I participated in DECA which is a marketing organization; my DECA teacher had attended Stout and had inspired me to take a tour. I instantly fell in love with the campus and the people. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: It's interesting to see where the alumni are at in their careers and lives. It has definitely put what I am doing at school into perspective.
Kate McCoy Saint Paul Park, MN Graphic Communications Junior Why you chose UW-Stout:I chose Stout because of the GCM major and overall atmosphere of the college. What I like about being a Phonathon Caller: Being able to talk to Stout Alumni whom have great stories and whom are very sincere.