Allyce Amidon
Class: ’12
Majors: English and Theatre
Project: Student Administrative Assistant
Supervisor: Rose Murphy
This is an on-going position within CST in which a UMM student is hired to learn and assist in administrative functions. Allyce’s responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of the Student Involvement component, including work on CST’s publicity, press releases, document design, and visibility efforts. Other duties include participation and recording of weekly staff meetings and assisting with special projects.
Jessica Armstrong
Class: ’13
Majors: Elementary Education
Project: Stevens FORWARD!
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Jessica works with Stevens FORWARD! to assist with their research and coordination efforts.
Alicia Beattie
Class: ’14
Majors: Environmental Studies and Political Science
Project: GreenCorps
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Alicia is building off of the recycling efforts and relationships that were started last year. She is also working to continue to advance the composting efforts that were initiated.
Sarah Cronk
Class: ’13
Majors: Undecided
Project: Burks’ Trucking
Supervisor: David Fluegel
Sarah is working with CST to enter data into a data base for Professor Burks’ Trucking Project.
Heidi Eger
Class: ’13
Majors: Environmental Science and Pre-engineering
Project: STARS Project
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Heidi is looking at everything the campus is doing to be sustainable, especially from economic, social, and environmental viewpoints.
Joe Einertson
Class: ’14
Majors: Computer Science
Project: Willmar Local Food Assistant
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Joe works with the Willmar Community-Owned Grocery Board to develop a database of local vendors and businesses interested in buying local produce. He is also working to develop a list of prospective members and to assist in the creation of marketing materials.
Seth Elsen
Class: ’12
Majors: Political Science
Project: Students In Service – Upper Sioux
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Seth is working on a feasibility study for wind and solar energy on the Upper Sioux Indian Reservation.
Clay Fischer
Class: ’12
Majors: Environmental Studies
Project: Douglas County Lake Watershed
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer, Barbara Burke
Clay is working with CST and Barbara Burke to conduct communication research about invasive species in Lake Ida.
Lizzie Gelderman
Class: ’14
Majors: Biology
Project: Morris Healthy Eating
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Lizzie works with CST and the West Central Partnership to assist with Morris Healthy Eating student leadership.
Joseph Hartmann
Class: ’12
Majors: Environmental Studies
Project: UMACS
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Joseph helped plan the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability conference in September. He also helped ensure that the even ran smoothly.
Jolee Henkel
Class: ’15
Majors: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Project: Stevens FORWARD!
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Jolee is researching the level of carbon emissions that come from food production and transportation. She is also working with the off-campus student union on a winterization workshop.
Laura Hunt
Class: ’13
Majors: Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Studies
Project: GreenCorps
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Laura is looking at urban forestry, particularly the parks and trails around the city of Morris. Her work lies not just in planting trees, but also managing trees and studying what other plants should be planted out on the prairie.
Andrew Latterner
Class: ’14
Majors: Computer Science
Project: West Central Initiative
Supervisor: David Fluegel
Cristina Montanez
Class: ’12
Project: Latino Experience
Supervisor: David Fluegel, Stacey Aronson, Windy Roberts
Christina is working on research that documents the history of the Latino experience in the Morris, Minnesota area, including associated social and economic activity. Her work includes conducting interviews, survey work, and data analysis.
Chelsea Moody
Class: ’13
Majors: Biology and Environmental Studies
Project: GreenCorps
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Chelsea is continuing the energy position a GreenCorps member has held for the last two years. She is working with Stevens FORWARD! to support their energy benchmarking work as well as educating the community about improving energy conservation.
Jessica Orth
Class: ’12
Majors: Statistics, minors in math and music
Project: Statistical Consulting for Bremer Grant
Supervisor: Engin Sungur, David Fluegel
Jessica works with Engin and CST to help develop the statistical consulting/data services component for the Bremer grant.
Kayla Pridmore
Class: ’12
Majors: Environmental Studies
Project: Sustainability Intern
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Kayla works with the Office of Sustainability to spread knowledge and awareness of sustainability initiatives to students on campus. She also works to share information between campus departments to fully coordinate such initiatives.
Thomas Roloff
Class: Fall ’11
Majors: English and American Indian Studies
Project: Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC) CAP Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer, Dawn Hegland
Thomas is helping small communities identify their priorities for planning for the future. He then helps provide them with the tools, ideas, and resources to reach their goals.
Jodie Roy
Class: ’12
Majors: Psychology, Liberal Arts for the Human Services
Project: GreenCorps
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Jodie is looking at storm water issues in the area. She is also working on outreach and education initiatives, including outreach to children about sustainability.
Rebecca Schaeppi
Class: ’14
Majors: Biochemistry
Project: Extension Technology
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Rebecca is working with the University of Minnesota Extension Service to help create a curriculum for use in their USDA funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This involves researching possible curriculum topics as well as helping to implement the curriculum.
Rhea Tauer
Class: Fall ’11
Majors: HR Managment
Project: Office Assistant
Supervisor: Barb Hesse
Rhea serves as the first contact person for the general public. She works to answer questions and direct visitors to the proper staff member or office. She also manages the main office, where responsibilities include phone/office coverage, receptionist work, data entry, filing, and running errands.
Sarah Thiede
Class: ’14
Majors: French and English for Secondary Education
Project: Extension Survey
Supervisor: David Fluegel, Ben Winchester
Sarah is helping to enter survey information into a database. She is also responsible for analyzing the data and creating and running reports.
Zachary Van Cleve
Class: ’13
Majors: Political Science
Project: Policy Sessions
Supervisor: David Fluegel
Zac helped organize two forums in Morris and Moorhead on rural development policy, which included information sessions on the farm bill and training on contacting local and national legislatures.
Jordan Wente
Class: ’15
Majors: Econometrics, Spanish
Project: Latino Experience
Supervisor: David Fluegel, Stacey Aronson, Windy Roberts
Jordan is working on research that documents the history of the Latino experience in the Morris, Minnesota area, including associated social and economic activity. His work includes conducting interviews, survey work, and data analysis.
Naomi Wente
Class: ’13
Majors: Environmental Studies; Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies; Political Science
Project: GreenCorps
Supervisor: Troy Goodnough
Naomi is supporting local foods efforts in the area. She is collaborating with Morris Healthy Eating and local area farmers markets.
Ashley Woods
Class: ’13
Majors: Environmental Science, Geology
Project: Jim Cotter CAP Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer, Jim Cotter
Ashley is doing coring of the inlets of Waganda Lake in Willmar, MN. She will also write a report and a how-to manual so that the project can be replicated.
Ryan Young
Class: ’12
Majors: Mathematics and Statistics
Project: Analysis of Rural MN Data
Supervisor: David Fluegel
Ryan is using motion charts and geomaps to analyze rural MN data, which will provide a graphical and numerical description of the data. He will then analyze trends in rural Minnesota.
Jon Braegelmann
Class: ’14
Majors: Undecided
Project: Central Square Project – Students In Service
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Jon is working to promote awareness in the community of the activities of the Glenwood Central Square Cultural and Civic Center.
Angie Gareis
Class: ’14
Majors: Education
Project: Browns Valley - SIS Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Angeline is working with the Browns Valley School to develop an after school 4H club. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and coordinating projects and activities for the groups and finding and training volunteers to run the groups.
Deon Haider
Class: ’14
Majors: Environmental Studies
Project: Land Stewardship Project - SIS
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Deon is responsible for coordinating performances of a play that encourages discussion around the issue of land stewardship.
Jenny Morris
Class: ’14
Majors: Communication, Media, and Rhetoric (CMR)
Project: St. Mary’s School - SIS Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Jenny is responsible for creating a booklet highlighting the history of St. Mary’s Elementary School for their centennial celebrations.
Tully O’Leary
Class: ’13
Majors: Economics and Management
Project: Region 5 Development Commission - SIS Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Tully is helping to formalize a project called the “HEART” cache, which is a coordinated regional endeavor between historical societies, artists, libraries, and local growers and is similar to geo-caching.
Kaelyn Olson
Class: ’15
Majors: Environmental Science and Anthropology
Project: Pope County Soil and Water – SIS Project
Supervisors: Jessica Beyer, Luan Johnsrud
Kaelyn is working with the Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District to promote water quality best management practices through education, project identification, and partner coordination.
Alexis Raverty
Class: ’15
Majors: International Management, Economics
Project: Hoffman - SIS Project
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Alexis is responsible for teaching Hoffman businesses how to use social media to help promote the community to the surrounding area.
Alex Thompson
Class: ’14
Majors: Communications, Media, and Rhetoric (CMR) with management minor
Project: Resource Connections volunteer and Appleton - SIS
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Alex will be responsible for completing local community audits for the Swift County Off Highway Vehicle Park.
Allie Welter
Class: ’11
Majors: Psychology and Liberal Arts for the Human Services (LAHS)
Project: West Wind Village - SIS
Supervisor: Jessica Beyer
Allie is working with West Wind Village, a nursing home in Morris, MN. Her work includes organizing and orchestrating activities for the elders. She also plans to start an Adopt-a-Grandparent program between West Wind, the University, and Morris Area Schools.
