Moulik Berkana '00
English
Consular and Public Diplomacy Officer
Libreville, Gabon |
 After teaching in the Teach for America Program in New York City, Berkana moved to Gabon to serve as a Foreign Service Officer in the US Embassy. His advice to future graduates: "Don't be afraid to leave the bubble of academia, to roll up your sleeves and to enter with courage into the world." |
Katie Such '01
Sociology
Kindergarten Teacher
Kalamazoo, Michigan |
 Katie Such, formerly Garrett, teaches at-risk students as a kindergarten instructor. She reflects on the feeling of community at the UO: "The University of Oregon campus has a fantastic feel to it when you are walking around; so many people from all over the world hanging out together." |
Lauren Huffman '01
Chemistry/Spanish
Chemist
Kingsport, Tennessee |
After completing a master's degree in Chemistry last year, Huffman moved to Tennessee to work as a chemist for the Eastman Chemical Company. Of her position, she says, "My job allows me to work independently on interesting projects and with wonderful people." |
Corrina Falkenstein '01
Psychology
Research Assistant/
UO Graduate Student
Eugene, Oregon |
While completing a master's degree in Psychology at the UO, Falkenstein also works as a research assistant at the Oregon Research Institute. Of her education, she says, "My undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon has opened doors and provided me with knowledge to pursue my interest in assisting children and families." |
David Howell '01
Computer and Information Science
Systems Analyst and Developer
Eugene, Oregon |
 Howell began work in healthcare informatics for PeaceHealth Healthcare after graduation. Of his position, he says, "This is exactly what I intended to do upon commencement." |
Nelly Ganesan '02
Economics
Income Research Assistant
Washington, D.C. |
 After graduation, Ganesan left Eugene to work as a research assistant in Washington, D.C. for the National Academy of Social Insurance, a non-profit organization. Of her college days, Ganesan misses her friends most: "It is so hard to meet people once you leave the academic sphere of things." |
Artur Nogueria
dos Santos Jr. '00
Economics
Planning and Budget Manager
Goias, Brazil |
 An international student, Santos recently returned to his native Brazil to work for the Agencia Goiana de Desenvolviemento Rural e Fundiario, a state agency that fosters rural development. |
Alex Bates '00
Mathematics/Computer and Information Science
Software Engineer/
Software Architect
San Diego, California |
Bates explains the work he has done recently by saying, "I've been working on developing analytics for the largest databases in the world, trying to detect patterns and predict future behavior based upon those patterns." |
Liz Rose Ryan '00
Theatre
Advertising Executive
Los Angeles, California |
As an advertising executive, Ryan currently manages the Barbie and Girls Toys account for Mattel. She credits Theatre Professor Sandy Bonds with making the biggest impact on her future: "Because of Sandy, I have my own private clothes line on the side." |
Jen Updike '00
Psychology
Combat Medic
Oak Grove, Kentucky |
After graduation, Updike joined the Army, and serves as a combat medic for the 101st Airborne Division. She recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan and expects to be sent to Iraq very soon. |
Jeung Bin Kim '01
Mathematics
Harvard Graduate Student
Cambridge, Massachusetts |
 Kim plans to attend Cornell for his Ph.D. after completing his master's degree in Public Administration at Harvard. Thinking back to his days in Eugene, Kim says the person that made the biggest impact on him was Professor Richard Koch of the Mathematics Department. "He was very humble and did his best to help students. I've never met a professor like Professor Koch, even at Harvard and Cornell." |
David Cho '00
Sociology
Account Executive
Portland, Oregon |
 Cho is currently working in the healthcare industry as an account executive with Sonus USA. He offers this advice for navigating the job market: "It is not what you know, but who you know. It comes down to networking." |
Norine Madden '00
History/General Science
Medical Student
Chicago, Illinois |
 A busy third-year student at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, Madden plans a career in surgery or emergency medicine. She misses many aspects of life at the UO: "I miss a campus with trees. I miss tomato cheese soup at the Glenwood & I miss history and English classes. I miss sleep." |
Karina Elstrom '01
Psychology
Sales Manager
San Francisco, CA |
Elmstrom is currently engaged in a management training program for Abercrombie and Fitch. She gives this advice to future students: "Sit in the front row. Be bold." |
Sara Ekelund '00
Exercise and Movement Science/Dance
Research Assistant
Tigard, Oregon |
Ekelund is currently employed as a research assistant for the Division of Health Promotion and Sports at Oregon Health and Science University, and volunteers for the American Cancer Society in her spare time. |
