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College of Arts & Science at Miami University

College Ambassadors

College Ambassadors are student volunteers who represent the College of Arts and Science at university-sponsored events and provide, to prospective students and their parents, insights into life at Miami University. Faculty nominate students to the program (founded in 2002) in recognition of their academic performance and other noteworthy achievements. Ten ambassadors have received the President's Distinguished Service Award (in 2010, 2011, 2012, or 2013). Dean Callahan recognizes and appreciates their positive impact upon visitors to the university.

Mary Carrier

Hometown:: Fort Wayne, IN
Class:: Senior
Major:: Microbiology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: molecular mechanisms of a bacterial pathogen
traveled to Sri Lanka with Projects Abroad (Summer 2011)
music, traveling, and reading

Joycelyn Chai

Hometown:: Singapore
Class:: Senior
Major:: Sociology
(with a minor in Marketing)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Scholar Leader Program
Optimist Club
traveling

Vivien Clayton

Hometown:: Poland, OH
Class:: Junior
Major:: Chemistry
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: Dr. Kennedy's and Dr. Hartley's labs
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority

Steven Darnell

Hometown:: Lancaster, OH
Class:: Sophomore
Major:: History (pre-med)
(with a minor in German)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Mock Trial team
Intensive German Summer Program (Summer 2012)
Pistol Club

Alyssa Deis

Hometown:
Class:: Senior
Major:: Public Communication
(with a minor in Communication)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: McBride Hall (Resident Assistant)
MEDLIFE Miami
TOMS Club member

Ryanaustin Dennis

Hometown:: Akron, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Philosophy
(with a minor in Entrepreneurship)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Effusions Art Journal (Editor)
The Crucible (Staff Writer)
intern, Spaciety at the Brandery

Kyle J. Dickey

Hometown:: North Lima, OH
Class:: Junior
Major:: Psychology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: psychology research with Drs. Abele and Stasser
plans to study abroad (Spring 2013)
reading

Samantha Doupnik

Hometown:: Marysville, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Geology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: chemical heterogeneity within basalt eruptive units
Miami University Geological Society (President)
cooking and baking

Nicole Dusthimer

Hometown:: Powell, OH
Class:: Junior
Major:: Psychology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: behavioral mimicry lab
Habitat for Humanity (Publicity Co-chair)

Hendrik Du Toit

Hometown:: Lake Bluff, IL
Class:: Senior
Major:: Diplomacy and Global Politics
(with a minor in History)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: Apartheid South Africa
studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain (Fall 2011)
skiing, hunting, and fishing