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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.

Kyle Sauerbrunn

Hometown:: Andover, MA
Class:: Junior
Majors:: Individualized Studies; Geography
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: semester with NOLS in Patagonia, Chile
Outdoor Pursuit Center
English; botany

Alexandria Schaefer

Hometown:: Atlanta, GA
Class:: Junior
Majors:: Individualized Studies; Political Science
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Students for a Free Tibet
The Crucible (Miami's first multicultural publication)
Inside Washington semester program (Spring 2011)

Leah Scheucher

Hometown:: Kirtland, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Political Science
(with minors in Geology; Ethics (Philosophy))
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: studied abroad in Bahamas
Alpha Phi Omega
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Kate Schindler

Hometown:: Centerville, OH
Class:: Junior
Majors:: French; French Education
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: studied abroad in Dijon, France
Miami University Foreign Language Association
French literature

Ben Schwarz

Hometown:: Oxford, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Zoology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: genetics
Mock Trial

Justin J. Semmes

Hometown:: Clarkston, MI
Class:: Senior
Major:: Public Administration
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Miami varsity football team

Colin Sexton

Hometown:: Sunbury, OH
Class:: Senior
Majors:: Marketing; German
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: East German life in literature & films
studied abroad in Munich, Germany (junior year)
Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity

Rachel Shapiro

Hometown:: Hudson, OH
Class:: Senior
Majors:: French; International Studies
(with a minor in English)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: CIEE French immersion Program in France
Student Court (Chief Justice)
Miami Swing Syndicate (President)

Ebony Sheckles

Hometown:: Cincinnati, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies
(with a minor in Entrepreneurship; focus on Pre-Law)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Association for Women Students
Women's Center Ambassador
Access Peer Advisory Council (Vice President)

Peter Siegfried

Hometown:: Granville, OH
Class:: Senior
Majors:: Engineering Physics; Mechanical Engineering
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: studied in Graz, Austria
Miami Steel Drum Band
research: physics micromagnetics lab

Michael Sinko

Hometown:: Pittsburgh, PA
Class:: Senior
Major:: Physics (BS); Mathematics (BS)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: physics research on magnetic materials
backpacking in Patagonia, Argentina
Student Senate

Rachel Skipper

Hometown:: Dayton, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Psychology
(with a minor in Neuroscience)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: behavioral neuroscience
tutoring and mentoring: Howe Center for Writing Excellence
tutoring and mentoring: Center for Psychological Inquiry

Kelsey Skvoretz

Hometown:: North Royalton, OH
Class:: Junior
Majors:: Mathematics; Quantitative Economics
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: studied abroad in Luxembourg
Wilks Scholar Leader
Collegiate Chorale

Hubbell Smith

Hometown:: Gallipolis, OH
Class:: Junior
Majors:: Mathematics; Biochemistry
(with a minor in Molecular Biology)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: structure and dynamics of a membrane protein
studied abroad as part of Mathematics in London (Summer 2011)
Alpha Delta Phi

Nicole Smith

Hometown:: Pickerington, OH
Class:: Sophomore
Major:: Psychology
(with a minor in German)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: behavioral mimicry; nonconscious goal pursuit
will study abroad as part of Intensive German Summer (2013)
movies and books

Brian Sopher

Hometown:: Hilliard, OH
Class:: Sophomore
Major:: Philosophy
(with a minor in Linguistics)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: philosophy of language; political philosophy
poetry
noise and drone music

Martin Spies

Hometown:: Cleveland, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Psychology
(with a minor in Neuroscience)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research on learning and memory in rabbits
backpacking and traveling
sports and reading

David Spooner

Hometown:: Cincinnati, OH
Class:: Senior
Majors:: English; History
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: study abroad: Literary London (Summer 2012)
History Honors Thesis program

John Stefanski

Hometown:: Canfield, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Public Administration
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Associated Student Government (Public Relations Secretary)
intern at the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs
host of the "John Stefanski Show" (WMSR Redhawk Radio)

Bryan Stewart

Hometown:: Dayton, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Diplomacy and Global Politics
(with minors in Middle East & Islamic Studies; Rhetoric/Writing)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: studied in Luxembourg and Jordan (2012)
Ambassdors for Children in Cartagena, Columbia (Spring Break 2010)
Inside Washington (Summer 2011)

Rachel Swihart

Hometown:: Tipp City, OH
Class:: Senior
Major:: Geology
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: use of Cs-exchanged clay minerals in nuclear remediation
Miami University Geological Society (Treasurer)

Zac Tabler

Hometown:: Granville, OH
Class:: Sophomore
Majors:: International Studies; French
(with a minor in Anthropology)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: will study abroad in Rennes, France (Spring 2013)
Residence Hall Community Council (Executive Member)
flute and piano

Jessica Taylor

Hometown:: Tyrone, GA
Class:: Senior
Majors:: Biochemistry; Medical Laboratory Science
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: Miami Connections program
studied abroad in Costa Rica (Summer 2012)
Adopt a School (Board Member)

Lindsay Tirrell

Hometown:: North Canton, OH
Class:: Senior
Majors:: Microbiology; Medical Laboratory Science
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: research: White-Nose Syndrome in bats
studied abroad in Viterbo, Italy (Spring 2012)
Circle K International

Margaret Tomczak

Hometown:: Cincinnati, OH
Class:: Sophomore
Major:: Zoology (pre-dentistry)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: lived in Brazil for 3½ years (before Miami)
Pre-Dentistry Club
Lambda Sigma (Recruitment Chair)

Marc Toral

Hometown:: Libertyville, IL
Class:: Senior
Major:: Zoology
(with a minor in Neuroscience)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Rinella Learning Center (Science Tutor)
Phi Delta Epsilon premedical fraternity
Miami University Triathlon Club

Marisol Torres

Hometown:: Lorain, OH
Class:: Junior
Major:: Mathematics and Statistics
(with minors in Spanish; Actuarial Science)
Out-of-Classroom Experiences/Interests:: Rinella Learning Center (Student Tutor)
Supplemental instructional leader
Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority (President)

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