Three People, Three Questions

 

What are you reading?

The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, as well as piles and piles of articles about the impact of unemployment and factors related to reemployment success for a review article I am writing.

 

Your favorite website?

I love Facebook.com as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. In addition, I seem to visit the University of Minnesota Library website www.lib.umn.edu every day.

 

Your involvement in community engagement?

I work with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to study issues related to getting unemployed people back into work.

 

 

 

What are you reading?

I’m a really big fan of college basketball and have been intrigued by the life lessons and values of John Wooden, the great UCLA coach. I am currently reading Wooden—A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court.

 

Your favorite website?

Being a big sports fan, I visit ESPN.com at least twice a day to get the latest on college basketball, NFL, and MLB news.

 

Your involvement in community engagement?

I volunteer at various schools around the area, either through aiding a teacher during class or volunteering in after-school programs to try and have a positive impact on the students’ lives.

 

 

What are you reading?

I’ve become a big fan of Twin Cities-based author Vince Flynn and his political thriller novels such as Pursuit of Honor, which I finished reading over the holidays.

 

Your involvement in community engagement?

I really enjoy being involved in the community, and one highlight is the time I spend coaching a variety of youth sports teams. With four children actively involved in hockey, soccer, and baseball, there are opportunities for every season!