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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.
Jaime Newman
Hometown:- Avon Lake, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Microbiology; Medical Laboratory Science
(with a minor in Molecular Biology) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research student at Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute (since 2010)
musical theatre
disabilities studies advocate
Cara F. Norton
Hometown:- Champion, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- History
(with a minor in Management and Leadership) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Undergraduate Summer Scholar research
Latin American studies
American history
Jacie Nowland
Hometown:- Delaware, OH
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Individualized Studies
(with a focus in Psychology, Anthropology, and
Family Studies) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Spring Voyage with Semester at Sea
Campus Activities Council
Freedom Summer Tour Guide
Kyle O'Brien
Hometown:- Lisle, IL
- Class:
- Junior
- Majors:
- History; Integrated Social Studies Education
(with a minor in Spanish) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- history honor's program research
studied abroad in Oviedo, Spain (Summer 2012)
intramural hockey
Sebastian Orlander
Hometown:- Luxembourg
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Philosophy; English (Literature)
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Summer Scholars project on phenomenology
International Student Organization
classical art and music
Kayla Orta
Hometown:- Warrenton, VA
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Majors:
- International Studies; Individualized Studies
(with a minor in German) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research: use of honorifics in varying languages
studied abroad as part of Intensive German Summer (2012)
playing the flute, reading, and listening to music
Kathleen Ott
Hometown:- Hamilton, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Microbiology (BA); Medical Laboratory Science (BS)
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research: White-Nose Syndrome in bats
studied abroad in Luxembourg (Fall 2011)
indoor soccer, hiking, and painting
Abby Pautz
Hometowns:- Lexington, SC; Strongsville, OH
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- German; Strategic Communication
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Campus Activities Council (Family Weekend Board)
Resident Assistant, Emerson Hall
MU Dance Marathon (Internal Fundraising Director)
Sara Perkins
Hometown:- Hilliard, OH
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Major:
- Zoology (pre-med)
(with a minor in Neuroscience) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Psychophysiology Lab
Phi Delta Epsilon premedical fraternity
Asian American Association
Grant Peterre
Hometown:- Cleveland, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Italian Studies
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- playing/writing music
reading/speaking Italian
literature
Julia Pizzuti
Hometown:- Columbus, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Major:
- Psychology
(with minors in Management; Marketing) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- undergraduate research in psychology
soccer and broomball
traveling and cooking
Prashant Rajan
Hometown:- Mentor, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Biochemistry; Zoology
(with minors in Neuroscience; Molecular Biology) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research: HIV replication; Tourette's Syndrome
Honors and Scholars Advisory Board
HON 181 Peer Facilitator
Rabekkah Randall
Hometown:- Milford, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- International Studies
(with minors in Jewish Studies; Arabic) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- will study in Israel (2012)
reading
movies
Karen Rans
Hometown:- Carmel, IN
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Spanish; Spanish Education
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Miami University Foreign Language Association
Kappa Phi
Student Activists for Language and Cultural Exchange
Jacob Raterman
Hometown:- Sidney, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- French; French Education
- Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- studied abroad in Nantes, France (Spring 2011)
linguistics
queer studies
Winston Reid
Hometown:- Chicago, IL
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Diplomacy and Global Politics
(with a minor in French) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research: "Redefining Legitimacy and Its Application Into the International System"
interned at Shan Herald Agency for News in Thailand (Summer 2012)
The Global Citizen (President)
John Rieger
Hometown:- Loveland, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Journalism; Political Science
(with a minor in Marketing) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- research interests: globalization and poverty
Inside Washington program (Spring 2011)
The Miami Student and WMSR
Ashleigh Rissmeyer
Hometown:- Powell, OH
- Class:
- First year
- Major:
- Mathematics and Statistics
(with a minor in Actuarial Science) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- swimming
running
"Pinterest-ing"
Alexandria Rogers
Hometown:- Whitefish Bay, WI
- Class:
- Junior
- Majors:
- English (Literature; Creative Writing)
(with a minor in French) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- study abroad: Literary London (Summer 2011)
writing
environmental community service
Nicole Rossoll
Hometown:- Strongsville, OH
- Class:
- Senior
- Majors:
- Mass Communication (Media Institutions)
(with a minor in Marketing) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- study abroad: Luxembourg (Spring 2012)
Inside Washington (Summer 2012)
Miami Television News
Ashley Rovner
Hometown:- Lima, OH
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- History
(with minors in English Literature; Classical Humanities) - Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:
- Adopt A School tutoring
on Student-Faculty Council while in Luxembourg (Spring 2012)
playing volleyball and broomball
Miami University
College of Arts & Science
- Office of the Dean
143 Upham Hall
Oxford, Ohio 45056
(513) 529-1234
cas@MiamiOH.edu
Events
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Film Noir: Double Indemnity
(June 4)
News
- Geography department honors students for academic excellence
- Ohio makes progress in delivering long-term services; challenges remain
- Cracks reveal earthquake history in northern Chile - Miami geologist part of study
- Miami and Northeast Ohio Medical University together create MD Pathway Program
- Miami students receive honors from department of classics
- Miami sophomore wins Boren Scholarship for International Study
- Political science students honored with awards and scholarships
- First-year student wins Pearson COM 135 Speech Showcase
- Students receive French and Italian awards
- Goldman Prize winner to study and create energy narratives, promote sustainable energy use
- Miami to form office of research for undergraduates
- Seniors receive President's Distinguished Service Award
- David Tierney named Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year