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Taylor Hanna

Conference Chair

Hey MACURH! Here is your MACURH 2014 Conference Staff! We are so excited to help you Piece Together the Bigger Picture and we will see YOU at KU!

  • Major: Applied Behavioral Science

  • My favorite leadership moment was returning from MACURH 2013 with a team of leaders who were ready and deteremined to host MACURH 2014! It was exciting to go on this journey with this team and to make life long friendships with these incredible leaders.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because conferences are the best time to meet people from the region, nation, and beyond. I am also excited to show off my campus with the region!

 

 

 

Kaitlin McAlexander

Programming Chair

Alyssa Denneler 
Housing Chair
  • Major: Supply Chain Management

  • My favorite leadership moment was being elected president of my residence hall!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I love the strong tradition of KU and I want to meet new people! 

 

 

Meet your MACURH 2014 Conference Staff!

  
Luke Maxfield

Finance Chair

Annette Hunthrop 

Programming Advisor

Chris Sowa 

Conference Advisor

Katie Gerard

Registration Chair

Brock Duran 

Spirit and Philanthropy Chair

  • Major: Nursing

  • My favorite KU tradition is camping for and attending KU basketball games!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I absolutely love KU and want to show off the University, all while meeting people from across the region and making new friends!

 

 

 

  • Major: English and Classics

  • My favorite leadership moment was having the privilege of being an RA for the past two years.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I am thrilled to be working with such a wonderful team while putting on this conference for the enjoyment and betterment of the MACURH region!

 

 

 

  • Major: Finance

  • I am passionate about America and Kansas basketball.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because the bidding process was a challenge but an awesome time and I cannot wait to see it all come to life now!

 

 

  • Title: Assistant Director for Residence Life 

  • KU is diverse because of the many ideas that converge in Lawrence, Kansas. As the state's flagship University, KU serves as a hub for competing ideas, open dialogue and social justice. 

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because our community welcomes friends, new and old, and seeks to engage with individuals through education and culture. 

 

  • Title: Complex Director

  • I am passionate about about student learning and community engagement. 

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because it will permit delegates to come together to create an amazing conference that will help student leaders strive to be better leaders for their campuses and for their communities. 

 

Christine Bessey

Volunteer Co-Chair

  • Major: Classical Antiquities 

  • KU is diverse because we offer over 600 clubs and activities, which allows students from any background or upbringing a chance to meet with people.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I want to show everyone in the conference why we as students love KU so much, and also to learn more ways to be a better leader.

 

 

 

  • Major: Dance

  • My favorite leadership moment was being able to be part of a class at my high schol called Developmental Leadership. We planned a county-wide talent show for our community through that class!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because these conferences ae a chance to meet new people and learn about leadership, all while having a ton of fun!

 

 

Quentin Aker

Transportation, Safety and Security Chair 

  • Major: Finance and Spanish

  • My favorite KU tradition moment is clapping along to the KU Fight Song during sporting events - especially volleyball games!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I will get to share my passion for ResLife with people across the region!

 

 

Laura Wehmeier

Conference Vice Chair

Communication Chair

Michelle Hobbs

Communication Advisor

  • Title: Scholarship Hall Director

  • My favorite KU tradition is singing along to the Rock Chalk Chant with everyone at the end of sporting events!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I was very involved with MACURH in my undergrad and I can't wait to see KU host an amazing conference! 

 

 

 

Kari Stone-Sewalish 
Registration Advisor
  • Title: Complex Director

  • My favorite KU tradition is the Rock Chalk Chant, it gives me chills! 

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because we have an amazing team of student leaders ensuring our guests have the best experience possible at KU!

 

Deb Carter
Finance Advisor
Joe Kelley 
Spirit and Philanthropy Advisor
  • Title: Complex Director

  • KU is diverse because we welcome everyone to come get a world class education. KU is a great mix of culture, background, and ideas.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I need my ride the pony fix (it's truly addicting). 

 

Kari Hagemann 
Ceremonies and Entertainment Advisor
Anna Korbel 
Volunteer Advisor
Chris Stone-Sewalish 
Transportation, Safety and Security Advisor
Jac Jewell 
Dining Advisor
  • Title: Assistant Complex Director

  • KU is diverse because there are endless amount of opportunities to get involved based on your individual passion.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I love seeing so many students excited about growing in their leadership!

 

  • Title: Assistant Complex Director 

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I can’t wait for the great energy that all the student leaders from the MACURH region will bring!

 

  • Major: Accounting and Finance

  • KU is diverse because we have 12 scholarship halls as an option for student on-campus housing.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because KU has a beautiful campus that I can't wait to show off to all the MACURH delegates!

 

 

  • Major: Anthropology

  • My favorite KU tradition is hearing the band play before a KU basketball game!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I know everyone's incredible efforts are going to pay off big time! 

 

 

Chris Murphy

Housing Advisor

  • Title: Assistant Complex Director

  • I am passionate about making a difference in the world. 

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because we’ll have a chance to show the region how awesome KU is.

 

  • Title: Buisness Services Manager for KU Student Housing

  • I am passionate about my family!

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because it is a wonderful opportunity for our students to host the conference and show off their talents.

 

  • Title: Assistant Director for Apartment Living and Guest Services

  • My favorite KU tradition is the Rock Chalk chant. Seeing the KU students coming together is inspiring.  

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because students will be able to come together around leadership and "riding that pony".

 

  • Title: Complex Director

  • KU is diverse because every student, facility and staff member has a story of where they come from and why they are here and no matter what city, state, or country you go to, you can find another Jayhawk to share experiences with.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I love working with student leaders and seeing their passion pay off in the events and programs they do and because I love KU and can’t wait to share it with everyone else in MACURH!

 

Killian Brown

Entertainment Chair

Hayley Disney 
Dining Chair
  • Major: Mechanical Engineering and Business 

  • KU is diverse because we honor and value people with different opinions, lifestyles, and cultural backgrounds.

  • I am excited for MACURH 2014 because I love meeting new people who are excited about what they do!

 

 

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