Office Staff
Summer 2022 Orientation Staff

Andrew Olson
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Tomahawk, Wisconsin
Degrees:
- B.S. in Biochemistry from Northern Michigan University
- M.B.A. from Northern Michigan University
Andrew loves working with students and pushing them to be the best that they can be. In his free time, Andrew enjoys playing board games, hiking by the lake, and making puns.

Cal Evoniuk
Assistant Director
Hometown:
Belfield, North Dakota
Degrees:
- B.S. in Sociology and Women & Gender Studies from North Dakota State University
- M.S. in Counseling from Minnesota State University-Mankato
When Cal isn’t around the hall, he can usually be found exploring the beach, reading, or playing music.

Aster Bechek
Senior
Hometown:
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major:
Fisheries & Wildlife Management & Theatre
Aster has been involved in multiple theatre productions here, including The Full Monty and Significant Other and is a current member of the Hip Hop Dance Crew. After graduation, they hope to pursue a graduate studies and continue to help the advancement of conservation and wildlife issues through the entertainment industry.

Emilia Nelson
Junior
Hometown:
Cadillac, Michigan
Major:
Psychology and Communications Studies
Emilia is a Resident Advisor in Magers Hall, and also works in the Academic and Career Advising Center. She served as the personnel manager of the NMU Wildcat Marching Band. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring, biking, longboarding, making music, and hanging out with friends.

Gwendolyn Feamster
Junior
Hometown:
Linden, Michigan
Major:
Political Science and Philosophy
Gwen will be a Resident Advisor in Hunt Hall and is involved with several organizations on campus including SLFP and ASNMU. In her free time, she loves watching sunsets at Presque Isle, drinking good chai tea, and baking for friends.

Daniel Shovels
Junior
Hometown:
Clinton, Michigan
Major:
Secondary Education with concentrations in Mathematics and Chemistry
Daniel is a tutor and a proud member of Campus Cinema and Superior Edge. After graduation, he hopes to teach mathematics or chemistry at the high school level. In his free time, Daniel enjoys running, golfing, and taking care of his houseplants.

Autumn Post
Junior
Hometown:
Allendale, Michigan
Major:
Public Relations
Autumn is a Resident Adviser in Magers Hall, a fellow in the Student Leader Fellowship program, a member of Superior Edge, and a Jump Start Team Leader at the Student Equity and Engagement Center.

Faith King
Senior
Hometown:
Pound, Wisconsin
Major:
Social Media Design Management
Faith has worked as a Library Marketing Assistant and Resident Adviser in Van Antwerp Hall. An avid runner, Faith can often be found on Marquette’s lakeshore paths and cross-country trails. After she graduates, Faith hopes to road-trip to national parks across the country.

Luke Tschumperlin
Junior
Hometown:
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Major:
Art and Design with a concentration in Digital Cinema
After he graduates, Luke hopes to fulfill his dream of working for the Walt Disney Company as a video producer of filmmaker. Luke’s hobbies include photography, biking, and traveling.

Jessica Ruffins
Junior
Hometown:
Detroit, Michigan
Major:
Art and Design with a concentration in Photography
Jessica is a peer minister at her campus ministry center, and the secretary photographer for ASL. After she graduates, Jessica hopes to spend two years doing outreach on a college campus. Jessica enjoys reading, going to the beach, jumping off blackrocks, and being the loudest one at hockey games.

Patrick Myers
Senior
Hometown:
Lake Linden, Michigan
Major:
Mobile and Web App Development and Art and Design
Patrick is the Resident Advisor of Second Floor, Cedar West, Venture House. After he graduates, Patrick is looking to do humanitarian work in the peace corps.

Kristi Kruczynski
Senior
Hometown:
Howell, Michigan
Major:
Elementary Education with a focus in Mathematics
Kristi is a resident advisor in Hunt Hall, a member of Superior Edge, on the NMU Sailing Team, and a part of the staff and student development team for NMU Housing. After graduating, Kristi hopes to teach elementary students in Alaska. You can find her hiking, watching a sunset, rollerblading, fishing, skiing, playing hockey, or at a bonfire.