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Show M U t I I f it I s Tori PfaefHe Political science 4, Tori PfaefHe knows that she wanted to enter the world of politics long before attending Westminster. Throughout high school, history and government were always my favorite classes and I knew political studies was the right major, PfaefHe i it 1 ; ri? , t 1 its hi i 0 N1A " ' 1 said. The connection PfaefHe had with those courses led her to declare a studies major during her first semester of college. ; During my first semester at SAZ.-ac'-0- t Ci ffi4 rrTtit po-liti- ts&siidl -- 3 ill 1 v at in ill 1 PfaefHe ardo Figueroa-Hellanclass his said. Tie way Leo taught inspired my interests and studies d, j $!& ,J 1 r I 1 1 I 3' i Alida Rogers Communication Westminster I took introduction to political studies with Professor Leon- a ;n . cal Alicia Rogers served as - tor of Communications foFASWC this past year, however" she credits specific classes for engagingheas ysion for her degree. - . . 3 throughout the rest of my time here - PfaefHe will be taking a year off before heading to graduate school, w In the meantime, she hopes to work 1 wltlT a Rf T - 4 V organiza- ntal tion called Choice Humanitarian. ,3 Jfe Nicole Bedera Jordan Jennings J Spanish" Sociology J U s i wh Stetd- Nicole Bedera spent her last se- - -mester conducting research with sociology professor Kristjane Nordmeyer that would identify the amount of sexual assault that occurs on small ct college campuses. This research proj-ewill join Bedera as she graduates and enters the University of Maryland, College Park sociology Ph.D. program in the fall. Im interested in teaching and research, but above all, I know that I want to be politically active, Bedera said. My current research focuses on sexual violence and enthusiastic consent, but I imagine that I will identify with many more causes as well Bedera is an active member of the Westminster Honors program. She credits the program for changing the with way she thinks and interacts other academics. ' Bedera has spent the last two summers participating in the Undergraduate Research Fair. The research last summer solidified my passion for answering my own questions, Bedera said. i -- 9 3 M 1 r $ t t 5 Jennings came to Westminster in - 2007 with hopes of earning a degree business-finance. in However, after taking two years off to do service in South Ameiica, f Jennings returned with a new love for the Spanish language. It wasnt until my third semester at Westminster that it hit me that this was the path I was passionate about, Jennings said. 1 had already taken Spanish II with Joy Wolf and Spanish IV with Inaki before I realized it Along with his time spent in South America, Jennings credits his . study abroad experience in Malaga, Spain as one of the most impactful experiences in his program It wasn't all pi a', Jennings said. I came to know a different culture, took challenging classes and learned a new vocabulary that was very different from what I had learned in Mexico. There is nothing like learning by " immersion. Jennings hopes to tetum to Spain upon graduation to teach English and v 1 feed his passion for traveling. , ' k - y My public relations dassj with Zarkin was the first class I really got to work extensively with a group, Rogers said. It showed mehow much of a creative impact a team can . have on a project. , credits an also advertising Rogers class with Martha Barton for sparkgg; ing a love of design, and a business and professional communication class with James Hedges for teaching me, gp how to think on my feet. ' .With this mix of skills and courses, j Rogers will work in freelance graphic and web design before hopefully moving to London. .p n m dU y Jeff Collins Environmental studies Collins received the award for his dedication to the program and his work with South Salt Lake. Upon graduation he will he working as an Ameneorps VISTA Volunteer In Sendee To America) in the city of South Salt Lake. I made strong connections to many community organizations in SSL through my environmental studies senior seminar class, Collin aid. Four other classmates and 1 made a health resources map for the city. Coll ms will spend the summer to medical whool and hopes to continue his education with a doctoral degiee. ap-jihi- fig J |