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Don Kennedy

Call or Text me at: ( 660) 262-3181
Email me at: dkennedy@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Higginsville, MO

Best advice for incoming students:
Get involved in clubs and organizations. Take advantage of all the free tutoring and extra help.

I wish I would have known...
About all the opportunities to be involved on campus and campus jobs.

Why you should consider UCM:
It is a cost effective university to get your degree and has a great reputation.

My favorite place on campus:
As a student, Garrison Gym. Now, Mules National Golf course and the Union.

College Activities:
Physical Education Majors Club, Intramurals.

Christine Shannon

Call or Text me at: (913) 732-1404
Email me at: cshannon@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Hopkins, SC

Undergraduate Major:
Mass Communication

Best Advice for Freshman:
Keep an open mind during your college search process, and visit college campuses! Visiting campuses is the best way to learn more about student life, academics, and truly envision yourself as a student at that college.

Favorite Place on Campus:
Elliot Student Union - it has a Taco Bell and everything you need!

Jared Marcuson

Call or Text me at: ( 816) 207-2078
Email me at: marcuson@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Oberlin, KS

Why I Chose UCM:
I chose UCM because of it's close proximity to home, as well as the fact that it offered the Open Options Program. For me, it was really scary to choose a major at 17 or 18 years old and I just wasn't ready. Thanks to that program, I graduated in three and a half years with a degree that I love and I am doing something that I also love; working with students! There was never a day that went by that I didn't feel like someone here cared about my success and that made me proud to be a Mule!

Why You Should Choose UCM:
UCM is a school that always has something going on and I promise you will never be bored. Not only do we have over 200 student organizations, we also have so many departments here on campus that are here just to help you as a student. Need help with that math homework? No problem; we have tutoring! Wanting to get involved in more volunteerism? We have an organization that focuses on giving back to the community. We've got it all!

I wish I would have known:
I wish I would have known more about our scholarship opportunities here at UCM! MoCents is not only an easy process to apply to hundreds of scholarships, but it is also an awesome resource to help pay for college!

Best Advice for Incoming Freshmen:
Get involved! My biggest regret was not getting involved enough. I look back and wish that I would have joined more organizations, volunteered more or participated in helping incoming students more while I was getting my bachelor's. Learn from my mistakes here and GET INVOLVED! There truly are so many student organizations that it's impossible not to find the right fit for you!

Favorite place on campus:
The library or Ward Edwards! As nerdy as that sounds, I really did enjoy going there to study or just grab a bagel at Einstein's on the first floor. Sometimes while we are stressing over that next test, it's nice to just sit in a nice quiet area and relax. The Ward Edward's building is also a favorite of mine because some of my favorite people's offices are in that building! I was a student employee at the Career Services Center for two and a half years and it really gave me some lifelong friendships and network connections.

AJ Johnson

Call or Text me at: (314) 207-0719
Email me at: adjohnson@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Kansas City, MO

Best Advice for Incoming Freshmen:
I would tell them to choose something they love to do and everything else will fall into place. I also would say no matter how hard things seem to be you can always prevail.

I wish I would have known:
I wish I would have known to get involved with activities on campus earlier.

Why I Chose UCM:
It’s like home and it’s easy to make your own community.

Favorite place on campus:
The Theater, Union, Multicultural Center, The Rec, and the Football Field.

College Activities:
All Intramurals, Theater, Poetry, and Chefin’ it Up.

Mikhela Bakle

Call or Text me at: ( 660) 218-4082
Email me at: bakle@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Fort Walton Beach, FL

Undergraduate Major:
Secondary Science Education (High School Science Teacher)

Why I Chose UCM:
The numerous science classes and opportunities.

Favorite Place on Campus:
The library! I practically lived there my first two years. I was a very frequent flyer in the Learning Commons, taking full advantage of our free tutoring.

Best Advice for Incoming Freshman:
Take advantage of all opportunities on campus and get involved! We have many different kinds of opportunities on campus and they are there to be used, so don't be afraid to use them. The more involved you are, the more you fall in love with the campus and UCM.

Schuyler Kemp

Call or Text me at: (660) 209-0626
Email me at: skemp@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Columbia MO

Undergraduate Major:
Management

Why I Chose UCM:
Close to home

Best Advice for Incoming Freshmen:
Take advantage of scholarships

Favorite place on campus:
James C Kirkpatrick Library

College Activities:
Student Government

Favorite campus memory:
Mules Basketball winning the National Championship

Eric Nehlsen

Call or Text me at: (816) 272-1857
Email me at: nehlsen@ucmo.edu
Campus Visit

Hometown:
Hampshire, IL

Undergraduate Major:
Exercise Science

Why I Chose UCM:
Close to home

Best Tips for Transfer Students:
Send us all your transcripts ASAP, the sooner we get them, the sooner we can help you!

Favorite place on campus:
The Multipurpose Building

College Activities:
Track and Field-Javelin
Rock Climbing Club

Favorite campus memory:
Winning the 2019 Outdoor Track and Field Conference Championship on our home track here at UCM.

In my free time, I enjoy:
Fishing and Exercise