Director’s Corner Dr. Linn Van Woerkom
Welcome to the 3rd annual Honors & Scholars Chronicle. Over the past year we have seen incredible growth in scope and scale in our initiatives as we help our high-ability students focus their ambitions and achievements to transform themselves and their world. This fall, we welcomed approximately 2,700 first-year Honors & Scholars students to campus, the largest class in recent memory. As we recruit bright and talented students locally and internationally, we have continued to expand and innovate our office to cater to this next generation. With the help of our 30,000+ strong alumni family, we will continue to guide our students to be the agents of change of tomorrow.
Staff
Associate Vice Provost and Director Linn Van Woerkom Deputy Director Angela Taylor Senior Associate Directors Anne Krabacher Brian Orefice Assistant Directors Lindsey Chamberlain Julie Humbel-Courtney Karrie Mills
This year, the H&S Chronicle features stories from students and alumni who are doing incredible things at Ohio State and around the world. We’re excited to share our ePortfolio initiative with you, and invite you to join us on this platform soon to engage with our student body. Through a new Honors Collegium and our growing Scholars programs, students have been able to find supportive and challenging communities to help them reach their goals. With the help of the Honors & Scholars Alumni Society, we are expanding our alumni engagement efforts to reach out like never before, and the results are phenomenal as evidenced by Jeffrey Ritter and Dr. Teddi Deka, two alumni who are true leaders in their fields.
Communication & Engagement Chip Tuson
There is so much exciting news to discuss, that we couldn’t possibly fit it all in one magazine. As always, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on social media to stay up to date on the latest from Honors & Scholars. We sincerely hope you enjoy this issue of the H&S Chronicle, and that you continue to share your stories and adventures with us.
Scholars Coordinators Melissa Basford Jessica Baer Esther DeBusk Ben Fortman Kevin Freeman Krystal Geyer Cody Grabbe Brendan Greisberger Gail Kovach Spalsbury Kathy Krajnak Laura Lyght David McIntyre Jorge Eduardo Mendoza Jena Pugh Elizabeth Riter Jennifer Shields-McLeod Rachel Tuttle
Thank you, and as always, Go Bucks!
Honors Program Leo Hoar Kelsey Jarrett Rebecca Ward Undergraduate Fellowship Office Dana Kuchem
Program Assistant Amy Cherry Data Analyst Phyllis Miller
Honors & Scholars Chronicle
Dr. Linn Van Woerkom with President Michael V. Drake, Mrs. Drake, Dr. Wayne Carlson, Dana Kuchem, and 2015-2016 Fellowship recipients at the president’s residence.
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