Orientation Assistants

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Ellie Henery

Classification: Junior

Major: Child and Family Development

Hometown: Lebanon, MO

Advice for First Year Students: Don't be afraid to branch out and meet new people. You never know what opportunities will come your way! 

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Adam Bland

Classificiation: Junior

Major: Secondary History Education

Hometown: Aurora, MO

Advice for First Year Students: Get as involved as you can, memories are made with friends not with a PowerPoint. 

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Emily Burns

Classficiation: Junior

Major: Secondary Math Education

Hometown: Bentonville, AR

Advice for First Year Students: Let yourself truly indulge in the experience of being new! Ask the questions you think are silly, go to events in your residence halls or hosted on campus, go to your professors office hours and the Bear CLAW, and utilize all the campus resources and amenitites provided to you.

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Logan Masters

Classficiation: Sophomore

Major: Vocal Music Education

Hometown: Carthage, MO

Advice for First Year Students: Get active and involved!