ALUMNI PROFILE
Listen to Mary Kate Morley!
 
(mp3) total time: 6:54 min
Recent SLU alum and volunteer interviewer at Mock Interview Day, Mary Kate advises students to make sure your resume is branded to the employer, soak up your undergrad time and leverage the
opportunities you've been given!
Listen to Evan Krauss!
(mp3) total time: 6:31 min
Recent SLU Alum and former President of SGA, Evan Krauss discusses his most meaningful moments at SLU and encourages students to take the limits off!
  Christine Peimann
(7:47 min)
Director of Marketing at Sheldon Concert Hall speaks about skill sets that would fit best in the Non-profit industry and the most common mistake that intern or job applicants make on their resume or at an interview. Listen in!
 Adam Pashea
(7:47 min)
Ever thought about owning a restaurant? SLU Alum, Adam Pashea, highlights the benefits and challenges of owning Erato Wine Bar & Grand Market, and the importance of participating in an internship.
 John O'Brien
(7:03 min)
Construction Project Manager at Silverstone Communications Midwest, LLC, discusses the importance of finding the right major to complement your interests and gives great advice to seniors and recent grads!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Experiential Education Day Excerpts
SLU Students share...
* best and worst things about experience
* how experience was obtained
* how SLU coursework applied
* plans for after graduation
* advice for students
Toni Roper - Junior, B.A.
Theatre & Communications 2008
Intern: Regional Arts Commision
Assistant: KETC Channel 9
 Listen to Toni!
(mp3) total time: 5:09 min
Steve Gogela - Senior, B.S.
Biology, Pre-Medicine 2007
Intern: University of Delaware Graduate College of Marine & Earth Studies
 Listen to Steve!
(mp3) total time: 5:02 min
Colleen Kiphart - Senior, B.A.
English & Communication 2007
Intern: Universitas Magazine, Henry Holt & Company Publishing, Cincinati Magazine
 Listen to Colleen!
(mp3) total time: 5:02 min
Darren Pais - Senior, B.S.
Aerospace Engineering 2007 - Fellowship, California Institute of Technology
 Listen to Darren!
(mp3) total time: 4:12 min
Jackie Schmidt - Sophomore, B.A.
Psychology 2008 - Volunteer Development Intern, National MS Society
 Listen to Jackie!
(mp3) total time: 4:12 min
Jeff Bigner - Senior, B.S.B.A.
Finance & International Business 2007
Financial Analyst, Lehman Brothers
 Listen to Jeff!
(mp3) total time: 5:01 min
Brit Tucker - Senior, B.S.B.A. Marketing 2007
Corporate Intern, Express Scripts
 Listen to Brit!
(mp3) total time: 4:42 min
Jay Strozdas - Senior, B.A. Theatre 2006
Production Intern, HBO Films
 Listen to Jay!
(mp3) total time: 5:05 min
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WHO'S WHO AT SLU?
Listen to Dr. Kent Porterfield
Vice President of Student
Development
PART TWO...
(mp3) total time: 7:41 min
"Life's too short not to be happy." Dr. Porterfield speaks about finding time for himself, his faith life, and advises students to talk to a career counselor, find a mentor, plan for change, and be happy!
PART ONE...
(mp3) total time: 7:25 min
"It's an exciting place to be!" Dr. Porterfield shares the rewards and challenges of his role at SLU, and talks about his major in college and being "called" to higher education.
Listen to Maria Rozier!
(mp3) total time: 6:30 min
Recent SLU grad and current SLU Web Project Coord., Maria Rozier discusses her four years at SLU, the importance of networking, and her internship experience.
Listen to Dan Schneider!
(mp3) total time: 8:30 min
"Save now, buy later!"
Branch Manager for US Bank here at SLU, Dan gives advice on how to stay out of debt, how to obtain and maintain good credit, and how to manage your finances in college.
 Listen to Sarah Klucker
(mp3) total time: 5:33 min
University Conduct Officer here at SLU, Sarah discusses making multiple career changes, having passion for your work, finding a mentor and staying organized!
INTERNSHIP SUCCESS STORIES!
Listen to Mary!
(mp3) total time: 7:00 min
Listen to Mary Baker as she discusses her internship at Crown Vision Center where she filmed clients who received laser vision surgery!
Listen to Bobby!
(mp3) total time: 6:21 min
Bobby Provost talks about his internship at Emerson and being sent to Spain during his second week on the job!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW...
Employer Podcasts
Listen to Donna Bess!
(mp3) total time: 7:30 min
Vice President of Human Resources at Southwest Bank, Donna Bess encourages students to "know where your heart lies" and to turn off cell phones before an interview!
 Listen to Ron Gubitz!
(mp3) total time: 7:59 min
Teach For America's Ron Gubitz speaks about anticipating interview questions, the pros and cons of a career in education, and working in the non-profit world.
 Kathy Martin
Director of Administration at Big Brothers, Big Sisters discusses switching careers, work-life balance, and offers helpful career tips!
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