onnections - Northern Michigan University
Transcript of onnections - Northern Michigan University
By Victoria Leonhardt, Kiwi Block
On Sunday, March 15, the
SLFP took over the Al Quaal tub-
ing hill, in Ishpeming, for the so-
cial event of the semester. Mem-
bers of the SLFP, along with men-
tors and family members, enjoyed
a warm day of tubing. What was
unique about this tubing experi-
ence was that the tubes were pro-
vided. There were two runs to
tube down, the easy run and a
more difficult one. It was debat-
able, as to which was the better
time, riding down the hill or get-
ting a ride back up. At the bot-
tom of the hill there was a device,
like a ski lift, that towed the tube
and tuber back up to the top of
the hill.
Kiwi Block, Anna Ewing,
said “It was amazing. Not only did
we ride down, but we rode up
too. It was awesome.” SLFP’ers
didn’t have to walk up the hill,
unless they wanted to try their
luck on a bigger hill on the North
side of the park. Temperatures
reached the 50s making the
event enjoyable. There was no
wind, making it a beautiful, al-
most spring-like day. Hot choco-
late and cookies were provided
in the Teal Lake Lodge for the tu-
ber that did get cold or hungry.
It was a successful way to
spend the last weekend of win-
ter. So successful, that Jon
Barch said the SLFP is working
to make it an annual event.
March/April 2009
Volume 22, Issue 5
STUDENT LEADER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Slipping and Sliding!
The SLFP Tubing Party
Connections
Corinna Korpela
Hannah Kratz
Nikolas Krawczyk
Melissa LaPointe
Sarah Leissring
Thomas Lilly
Samantha Massoglia
Amber Morneau
Sarah Morrison
Chelsea Oberlin
George Peterman
Courtney Porter
Stefane Preston
Laura Putwen
Amanda Race
Emily Richardson
Erin Sikkema
Renee Smith
Cassandra Stephan
Tiffany Strobel
Laura Thomas
Danielle Thoune
Lexi Wagner
Christopher Windy
Brittany Wise
Alex Wolfe
Jolie Wycinski
Allison Aown
Caitlyn Barone
John Barkowski
Alyssa Bersine
Ferrin Bridson
Emma Carter
Thomas Carter
Kelsey Christianson
Matthew Dahlke
Elizabeth Davis
Adrian Dobson
Brittney Dodge
Benjamin Ellenberger
Crystal Falvo
Emily Fisk
Zachary Fix
Megan Forrest
Adrienne Garlick
Caitlin Glendenning
Morton Harwood
Ryan Haskell
Lindsay Haukkala
Ashton Hay
Cindy Huynh
Kira Jankowski
Anne M. Johnson
Carrie Johnson
Summer Kanniainen-
Hadden
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Welcome Teal Block
2009-2011 Student Fellows
M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 0 9
My favorite part of my CSI is showing up at the Youth and Family Center every Tuesday and seeing how excited and interested the girls are. Some of our big events have been volunteering at the U.P. 200, traveling to Escanaba for an all U.P. Girl Scout event, and taking an all day hike. At our normal meetings, we typically do crafts, play games, and have learned sign language and first-aid skills.
As the big finish for this year, my Girl Scout troop is going to be having a sleepover at the U.P. Children’s Museum. I am proud of them because they set a goal and worked towards it in order to earn the sleepover. I have enjoyed my CSI so much that I can-not give it up just because my SLFP career is al-most over. I am excited to continue working with these girls next year and see how much further they can go.
By Nicole Stumpf, Cerulean Block
I was asked to do a brief CSI Spotlight on my own CSI. My CSI is with the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes and I am collaborating with Lake Superior Village also.
My weekly routine for my CSI is spend-ing about 2 hours planning and creating activi-ties and 1 1/2 hours every Tuesday night at the actual meeting. Also, there are usually one or two weekend activities a month.
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opportunities due to her job. Jenny is looking for-
ward to helping Pam out with her next volunteer
event. Pam and Jenny also share a love of read-
ing; Pam often lends books to Jenny for her to
read. The two of them have also spent time to-
gether
shopping
and with
so much
in com-
mon, it’s
always a
good ex-
perience.
They are a
great
match, and have good fortune in their future!
By Alysa Diebolt, Kiwi Block
Kiwi Block, Jenny Grasch, has been
paired up with Pam Benton. Pam works for
the Marquette General Foundation, which
helps raise money for the hospital. Jenny
works as a “Deskie” in Hunt Hall. Jenny and
Pam hit it off immediately and became friends
right away. Some of the fun things they have
done together have mostly involved volun-
teering or food; both great ways to bond with
your mentor/mentee. They had their Tarot
Cards read at the Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eat-
ery, a restaurant in downtown Marquette.
Pam is involved in Superiorland Kiwanis and
Jenny had the opportunity to attend a meet-
ing with her. Pam is an extremely involved
community member, with many volunteer
C O N N E C T I O N S
Kiwi and Mentor Spotlight
CSI Spotlight: Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
Faren Peterson, Cerulean Block
“During spring break, I
was visiting a friend in
DC. I randomly, and luck-
ily, ended up going to a
party at the French Em-
bassy. There were ethnic
foods and drinks and live
African music. It was
amazing.”
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Holla’ Back: What did you do over Spring Break?
By Lacey Wallace, Kiwi Block
Lacey Wallace: What Block were you in? Tyler Weber: Crimson(2004-06)! LW: What have you been up to since graduating from the SLFP? TW: “Well, I graduated from the SLFP in 2006 and then from NMU with a B.S. in Psychology in 2007. Upon graduating, I jumped out of the country and volunteered with grassroot organiza-tions in Moshi, Tanzania for close to four months and also in Huancayo, Peru for four months as well. In Moshi, I helped construct an orphanage, taught English, and conducted a needs assessment for a new health clinic. While lending my time in Huancayo, I provided therapy for orphans with special needs and worked at an after-school program for underprivileged youth. I find life very surreal upon reflecting on those experiences. Now I’m living in Minneapolis working on a Master in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health, with a Global Health concentra-tion. I read and study all day, everyday. I do absolutely love my program, honestly, but the term “weekend” has sadly lost meaning for me. Hopefully, this is only temporary. This summer, I will be traveling with Engineers With-out Border to a small community in rural Uganda as the Health Project Leader. I have been delegated the tasks of conducting a community health assessment, holding sanitation education seminars, and designing and imple-menting a malaria prevention intervention.” LW: Any advice to the Kiwi Blocks as they figure out their CSI’s? Any advice to the Cerulean Blocks as they prepare to graduate from the program? TW: “I'm going to answer these two together, with a much generalized response. When immersed in the life of a university student, it is easy to see that everyone around you is doing something. Everyone is working towards a degree, a career, a productive life, and a dream. From the impoverished children in Peru and Tanzania, and even right here in Minneapolis, I can tell you that you are living the unfulfilled dream of many, something that you should never forget. In fact, you are a minority. A minuscule number of people on this planet will ever even set foot on the soil of a university, let alone graduate from one. Also, as a minority, you are one of the most powerful people on the planet. Why? Well, because you are among the most educated. A better world depends on your leadership and demonstration of social responsibility. I challenge you to utilize the opportunities provided by the SLFP and NMU and always remember that you are the dream of those who never will.” LW: And finally, how has the SLFP helped you in your endeavors? TW: “I quite frankly wouldn’t have a strong and firm base in leadership, confidence, ambition, and humility, all of which have provided the sound support that drives my current endeavors.”
March/April 2009
Alumni Spotlight: Tyler Weber
Lakin Lanich, Kiwi Block
“Orlando, Florida for
seven days!”
Northern Michigan University
Student Leader Fellowship Program
Center for Student Enrichment
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 227-1771
1. Take a bath. If you live in the dorms this might not be possible. I suggest bribing someone.
2. Read a book. Nothing says “relax” like reading about someone else’s issues. Try a mystery. Nothing says “you have fewer problems” then a dead guy. Now, he has issues.
3. Take deep breaths. Or take up yoga. 4. Try Aromatherapy. Might want to do this in
combo with the bath. 5. Listen to classical music. Mozart makes you
smarter. 6. Spend time outdoors. Might as well, you can see
the ground now. 7. Well, it is the U.P. and if you can pronounce
SAUNA correctly, maybe a local will let you use one.
8. Laughter!!! Go see a comedian or watch some-thing funny. Watch a baby giggle at a shiny ob-ject. It will make you smile.
9. Exercise. Just try relieving frustration by going for a ride on a bike that doesn’t move. No, really, just try it.
10. Finally, if all else fails in your busy life, get a stress
ball and SQUEEZE!
Thursday, April 16
Workshop: Leaders Have Cars Too, 4 p.m., The Back Room, UC
Saturday, April 18
Workshop: Cleaning Up Campus, Noon, Meet in the Payne/Halverson
Lobby
Wednesday, April 22
Workshop: Financial Fitness for Life, 3 p.m., The Back Room, UC
Friday, April 24
SLFP Graduation: 4:30 p.m., Michigan/Ontario Rooms, UC
Saturday, April 25
Last Day of Classes
Monday, April 27
Exam Week Begins
Saturday, May 2
Commencement
CALENDER
Northern Michigan University
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8 Allison Aown
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12 Danielle Thoune
18 Sarah Eberhard
Zach Fix
Cindy Huynh
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May
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