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Taylor Saalfeld
Marketing & nonprofit studies
student blogger
about me | my blog
I am a sophomore student who is double majoring in marketing and non-profit with a philosophy minor. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska and attended Millard North High School. Here at Rockhurst I am involved with the honors program, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, and Dean's Student Advisory Board. I am also an Orientation Leader, Student Ambassador, Freshman in Business Seminar Facilitator and a Resident Assistant in the McGee dorm hall. I loved my first year at Rockhurst and really appreciate how special a Jesuit education truly is. Visit my blog.
Steven G Wilkinson, Ph.D.
Asst. professor, physical therapy
faculty blogger
about me | my blog
After three years of applying to and being rejected from Physical Therapy schools, I was finally accepted to Columbia University. I graduated from Columbia earning my MS in Physical Therapy. I found an outpatient job and a year later I was laid off and started working in the acute setting which prompted my search for different options. I started studying Biomedical Informatics (using computers in health care) and graduated from the University of Utah with MS and PhD degrees in Informatics. I am now teaching physical therapy here at Rockhurst. I intend to be instrumental in bringing Informatics and Physical Therapy together. Visit my blog.
Mindy Walker, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of biology
faculty blogger
about me | my blog
I received my B.S. and M.S. in Biology from Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, and earned my Ph.D. in Biology, with focus on mammalian evolutionary genetics, from Texas A&M University in 2005. I began teaching in the Department of Biology at Rockhurst University in 2006. I have recently returned to conducting research on reptiles and am excited to have the opportunity to incorporate student contributions into these studies. I am equally excited to play a role in incorporating students into the Rockhurst family by blogging about my experiences as a member of the Rockhurst community. Visit my blog.
Jason Anderson
Nonprofit studies, theology, Spanish
faculty blogger
about me | my blog
My name is Jason Anderson, and I’m majoring in nonprofit, theology and Spanish. When I tell most people that, they think I’m crazy. The truth is I enjoy the classes I take, so it makes everything really easy to manage. I’m involved in a lot on campus. In fact, maybe too much! I just started my term as the Honors Student Association President, and I am on leadership with Renewal (a worship oriented campus ministry) and campus ministry. This summer I’m going to study abroad in Costa Rica. I really love Rockhurst: the people, the programs, and all that it’s offered me. I’m truly blessed to be here. Visit my blog.
Daniel Stramara Jr., Ph.D.
Assoc. prof., theology & rel. studies
student blogger
about me | my blog
My field is early Christianity and I also teach several courses on the Scriptures. But I love just about everything from history to biology to psychology to quantum physics. I enjoy traveling and lived in Europe. That’s how I met my wife in London. We have a beautiful daughter (now 5) who’s another love of my life. Like I said, I like to travel but don’t get much of a chance with my job. Actually, it’s not a job at all; it’s a way of life. I love engaging students in thinking about major life issues, and experience this as equally life-giving. Visit my blog.
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Jacob Butz
Junior, political science & econ
student blogger
about me | my blog
I am a Junior student who is looking into majoring in political science and economics. I am originally from Rolla, Missouri, and I am the oldest of five children. At Rockhurst, I participate in service projects, I am an orientation leader, I am a member of a fraternity, I am in the Student Activities Board, and of course, I participate in intramurals. I love being a student at Rockhurst because the values of community, leadership, and service that are stressed here are important to me and hopefully I can incorporate those into my professional life after school. Visit my blog.
Craig Sasse, Ph.D.
Asst. professor of management
faculty blogger
about me | my blog
I teach courses in management, strategy, and business communication; my research interests include performance management, corporate social responsibility, and student learning. I am also a partner in the executive development firm LeaderPoint, which serves a number of national business clients in managerial and leadership development. I look forward to this blog project as a way to generate thinking on how business and management connects with the larger human and social context. At least I’ll make a good try at this ... Visit my blog.
Emily Kahm
Senior, English and theology
student blogger
about me | my blog
I’m Emily Kahm, a Senior at Rockhurst getting ready for my final year. I’m double majoring in English Writing and Theology and my hope is to either attend graduate school in English or teach English in Japan through the JET Program after graduating here (though graduating is a prospect almost as frightening as it is exciting!) In my spare time (rare as it is), I crochet items to donate to various charities in the Kansas City area. My senior year will be dedicated to getting the most out of being a college undergraduate while preparing to move into a new chapter of my life. Visit my blog.
Neel Shah
Sophomore, chemistry
student blogger
about me | my blog
I am currently a sophomore planning on majoring in Chemistry and minoring in biology. My main interest is in medicine, and am in the pre-medical honors program here at Rockhurst. I also hope to come back to my alma matter here at Rockhurst and teach chemistry. I am originally from Houston, Texas, so the break from the heat is very welcomed; Kansas City's weather is awesome this time of the year! I am deeply involved in community service such as tutoring, and Rockhurst is the best place if you are looking to get involved in the community. Visit my blog.
Maggie Herrmann
Junior, English
student blogger
about me | my blog
I’m an English major and women's studies minor. I've lived in 6 different states and am currently from Smithfield, VA. I'm looking into joing the Peace Corps of JVI after graduation, and I'd love to teach and work with social justice issues someday! I love being involved in different activities such as theatre, service, English club etc. Diversity, new experiences, and having fun are all so essential to life! Visit my blog.
Joe LeRoy
Senior, math & secondary education
faculty blogger
about me | my blog
What's up world? My name is Joe LeRoy, and I am getting ready to start my senior year here at the Rock. I am finsihing off majors in Mathematics and Secondary Education, and I also have a minor in Theology. I am the fifth child in a family of seven, and while we have all gone to private grade school and high school, I am the first one to go to a private college. I took the road less travelled, and it really has made all the difference. In talking to my brothers and comparing my experiences to theirs, I have found that Rockhurst really is just as good as advertised. Visit my blog.