Meet the Ambassadors
Not pictured Kelley Fry '10, Ben Hogue '10 and Micah Peterson '09.
The Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to announce the 2008 - 2009 Circle of Ambassadors
- Missy Bain '09
- Jordan Bebber '09
- Candice Cerro '09
- Joelle Cortez '09
- Carrie Kelley '09
- Erik Mathre '10
- Trevor Thompson '09
- Rafael Torres '09
Missy Bain '09
- Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
- Major: Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Public Policy
- On-Campus Involvement: Political Science Dept. DA, National Political Science Honor Society member and club PR officer, President of College Democrats Club, CLU Choir, CLU Women's Quartet
- Off-Campus Involvement: Work at Conejo Valley YMCA, Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Barack Obama Presidential campaign volunteer, Intern at Paladin Principle LLC. in Oxnard
- Hobbies: Singing at restaurants, weddings, private parties with my boyfriend, Writing/recording music, debating, reading, watching MSNBC and LOST, scrap-booking, CLEANING
- Favorite place on campus:The pool deck outside of Grace Hall
- Favorite meal in the caf: Taquitos
- CLU's best kept secret: Choir. I think people really underestimate just how fun it is!
Jordan Bebber '09
- Hometown: Denver, Colorado
- Major: Biology
- On-Campus Involvement: CLU Track and Field
- Off-Campus Involvement: Volunteer for Cross Cultural Solutions
- Hobbies: Running, shopping (especially for shoes!), reading, traveling
- Favorite place on campus: Forrest Fitness Center
- Favorite meal in the caf: Chicken caesar wraps
- CLU's best kept secret: The helicopter pad
Candice Cerro '09
- Hometown: Bakersfield, California
- Major: Double major in Political Science and Communications with an emphasis in Journalism
- On-Campus Involvement: Peer Advising, The Echo, Departmental Assistant for the Communications Department
- Off-Campus Involvement: Church
- Hobbies: Reading, shopping, playing with my dog, spending time with friends and family and riding quads
- Favorite place on campus: The Forrest Fitness Center
- Favorite meal in the Caf: Tuna Melt and the Cupcakes
- CLU's best kept secret: The Writing Center and Career Services
Joelle Cortez '09
- Hometown:
- Major: Sociology; Political Science; Minor in Women’s Studies
- On-Campus Involvement: Resident Assistant, ASCLU-Government, Model UN
- Off-Campus Involvement: Church Youth Group Leader, Community Service
- Hobbies: Reading, Watching Jeopardy, Politics
- Favorite place on campus: The Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center
- Favorite meal in the Caf: Stir-Fry
Kelley Fry '10
- Hometown: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Major: Political Science, German, International Studies
- On-Campus Involvement: Varsity Swimming, German Club, Alpha Mu Gamma, Pi Sigma Alpha, GSA, Lifeguarding, Phonathon
- Hobbies: Swimming, reading
- Favorite place on campus: Samuelson Aquatic Center ("the Moat")
- Favorite meal in the caf: Pancakes for breakfast
- CLU's best kept secret: Hot off the Grill for breakfast
Ben Hogue '10
- Hometown:Grand Junction, Colorado
- Major: Communications; Advertising/PR Minor: Sociology
- On-Campus Involvement: Study Abroad (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Presidential Host, Lap Swim Club, Colorado Appreciation Club, GSA
- Hobbies: Hiking, Exploring, Swimming, Going to the beach
- Favorite place on campus:The Swings
- Favorite meal in the caf: I LOVE the Caf. I would have to say the Southwestern Chicken Pasta. (I hate choosing favorites because I feel like the other ones feel bad...)
- CLU's best kept secret: The 7-layer bars in the Caf
Carrie Kelly '09
- Hometown: “Home is where the Heart is” – I have many homes ( I’m an Air Force Brat). Currently my parents live in Huntsville, Alabama, so that and CLU are my homes.
- Major: Political Science with a Minor in History
- On-Campus Involvement: ASCLU-G, Working in the Admissions Office, Peer Advising, Pi Sigma Alpha, The Echo, Model United Nations, Presidential Host
- Off-campus involvement: Volunteering at various organizations, babysitting
- Hobbies: Photography, Reading, Music, Movies, Hanging out with friends
- Favorite place on campus: The Admissions Office
- Favorite meal in the caf: Seven Layer Burrito with extra cheese and the BBQ Chicken Salad =)
- CLU's best kept secret: The Barbara Collins Arboretum Tour – It’s fascinating that this campus is covered with beautiful flowers and trees, and it’s a wonderful experience to learn the vast diversity of where each and every one orginiates, especially from the one who knows best – Dr. Collins!
Erik Mathre '10
- Hometown: Fremont, California
- Major: Multimedia
- On-Campus Involvement: Resident Assistant, Creative Media Center Intern, Media Services, Ultimate Frisbee Club Team, Lord of Life, Intramural Sports, the NEED
- Off-campus involvement: Church, Community Service
- Hobbies: Frisbee, Swimming, the Beach, movies, Family and Friends, and Computers
- Favorite place on campus: Media Services
- Favorite meal in the caf: Rustic Flat-Bread
- CLU's best kept secret: The tradition of family at CLU
Micah Peterson '09
- Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
- Major: Service - Learning
- On-Campus Involvement: Lord of Life, Community Service Center, Intertube Water Polo
- Hobbies: Hitting the beach, catching a ballgame, throwing the frisbee
- Favorite place on campus: The couches in the Soiland Humanities Building - perfect place for a mid-morning break
- Favorite meal in the Caf: Anything with guacamole
- CLU's best kept secret:The faculty, they are simply amazing!
Trevor Thompson '09
- Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
- Major: Marketing Communications
- On-Campus Involvement: Peer Advisor, ASCLU Programs Board, Intramural Sports, Alcohol Task Force
- Off-Campus Involvement: Tennis Coach, Youthgroup, Team Shredder Skateboard Team
- Hobbies: Tennis, surfing, skateboarding, piano and having fun!
- Favorite place on campus: The Forest Fitness center because it helps to keep my muscles toned.
- Favorite meal in the Caf: Sushi and Donuts….Not together
- CLU's best kept secret: How awesome the students on campus really are.
Rafael Torres '09
- Hometown: San Fernando, California
- Major: Biochemistry and Physics
- On-Campus Involvement: CLU Chemistry Department Assistant, Multicultural Club Volunteer, LASO member, Omicron Delta Kappa Member, Biochemical Research with Dr. Dennis Revie
- Off-campus involvement: Annual LA AIDS Walk participant, Habitat for Humanity Patron, American Chemical Society Member, Los Robles Hospital Volunteer, Saint Peter Claver Parish Lector
- Hobbies: Sculpture, Golf, Nuministic Collector
- Favorite place on campus: My room
- Favorite meal in the caf: Veggie Burger and Fries
- CLU's best kept secret: Chemistry DA's