CAMEO

Ella Pierzecki - Somewhere else

By Teagan Kazim

The last thing Ella Pierzecki expected to hear while touring the massive campuses of Big Ten universities was that she should be somewhere else. But when she told recruiters she wanted to study broadcasting, they only had one question — “Why aren’t you going to Central Michigan University?”

The schools encouraged Pierzecki to apply to CMU, explaining that this is where she would find the best hands-on program for what she wanted to do.

Taking them at their word, Pierzecki toured CMU and the Moore Hall building, which houses the media and journalism programs. The environment and faculty made her feel right at home. Her mother likes to retell the story by saying her daughter didn’t seem like herself until she came to CMU.

Now a senior majoring in integrative public relations with a minor in political science, Pierzecki’s big dreams have taken her from the Moore Hall news studio to the halls of the U.S. Capitol.

Practice makes perfect

For Pierzecki, one of the major appeals of CMU was the ability to get involved in experiences that would help her career on day one of her freshman year.

“When I learned that you could start doing stuff as a freshman, that was a game changer for me because I already knew this is what I wanted to do, and I didn’t want to wait until junior or senior year to get experience,” Pierzecki said. “I wanted to step on campus the first day and get experience, and that is what I did.”

Behind the technical skills Pierzecki gained in the studio was a network of faculty who refused to let her play it safe. As a student with big dreams, Pierzecki found that her professors inspired her, pushed her to work hard and didn’t believe any dream to be too big.

“I have crazy ideas about what I can do in the future and internships I want to get,” Pierzecki said. “All of my professors have encouraged me to do these things, and I don’t think I would have had it not been for their support.”

A capitol catalyst

From a mix of crazy ideas, hands-on experience and endless encouragement came a summer in Washington D.C., where Pierzecki worked as a communications intern for Sen. Gary Peters.

Living and working in the heart of the nation’s capital was an interdisciplinary effort, combining Pierzecki’s experience in broadcast with CMU’s Washington Center, a political science program that allows students to earn their credit hours while living with other students.

“I probably wouldn’t have gone to D.C. if it wasn’t for the Washington Center,” Pierzecki said. “That internship experience has helped teach me how to be a professional, what I

want to do, and what I don’t want to do as a career, how to interact with coworkers and how to be yourself in a workplace environment. It really has taught me a lot of things, and CMU really was the catalyst for that.”

Full circle

What was once a childhood fascination has become a reality as Pierzecki looks back at her work interning at a news station in Detroit, working for Peters in Washington D.C. and producing shows for CMU’s student-run news station.

For her, the journey proves those Big Ten recruiters were right; there is no substitute for the hands-on opportunities found in Moore Hall. 

“I love CMU, and I truly don’t think I would be where I am or where I was these past couple summers if it hadn’t been for CMU,” Pierzecki said. “I have had so many experiences that have just changed my life.”

Masha Smahliuk-Bootz - Power of the pen

By Fiona Ambrose

Masha Smahliuk-Bootz has always had a passion for writing.

“Even when I was really little … I started writing some poems,” she said.

Years later, during a foreign exchange program she attended Mount Pleasant High School for her senior year of high school. It was then that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of her home country of Ukraine.

So many aspects of her life were thrown into chaos. While she had to navigate her many worries, she still had to plan for her future. During “the hardest period of her life,” Bootz’s host family was amazing at supporting her.

When reflecting on her future, Smahliuk-Bootz said, “In that breaking moment in Spring of 2022, I realized I wanted my writing to be useful for people, and what can I do so that I’m … changing the world with my writing.”

Her host family suggested that she could study journalism at CMU.

“That’s how I found journalism, and I would say CMU really helped me build those skills in journalism and just gain all the essential base knowledge,” she said.

A passion for news

Once Smahliuk-Bootz was accepted, she got involved with the registered student organization Society of Professional Journalists and learned more about CMU’s student publication, Central Michigan Life. However, she didn’t feel prepared to apply.

While participating in SPJ, Smahliuk-Bootz interacted with the editor of CM Life, who encouraged her to apply. She was hired and became a news reporter.

Being part of CM Life has become a big part of her community here in Michigan, as she referenced the group as “her home away from home” and “like a second family.” She is lead the media company as the editor-in-chief for the 2025-26 academic year.

Smahliuk-Bootz emphasized why it matters that students are given hands-on opportunities when she said, “It’s very important to go to classes and learn all the material there, but it’s more like theory. But CM Life is really crucial for my CMU experience, and it’s been my highlight as well.

“You get to practice your craft. You get to write those stories, take those photos, go out, interview people, know how to edit a story, how to build the whole paper.”

Since Smahliuk-Bootz started her college career at CMU, she said she has had the chance to meet several individuals who have inspired and motivated her along the journey of becoming a full-time reporter.

“First, it is of course Regan Foster, … she was also one of the first people that I met on campus, and she became like my second family because she is so understanding,” Smahliuk-Bootz said. “She will always listen to you, and she is just so kind.”

Smahliuk-Bootz also gave WCMU News Director Rick Brewer and CMU faculty member Steve Coon a shoutout for their role in teaching her about “newsworthiness, and how to pick my own story ideas, and how to contact sources,” as well as teaching her “so much from intro, to ethics, to law that I still implement every single day.”

Attending college has helped Smahliuk-Bootz grow in many ways. She has become more confident in herself and her journalism abilities, so much so that she feels she is “a completely different person,” but she has always kept her passion for writing.

Hugh Service - Life through a camera lens

By Blace Carpenter

When Hugh Service was a kid, he would run around with his cousins with a camera, making home videos for fun.

Now he is studying media and cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University, where he helps oversee the production of different shows at the university’s broadcasting station, Moore Hall Television.

“I’ve always been very interested in video and movies,” Service said. “I’ve been making home movies with my cousins since I was 9 years old, and I kind of realized that was more of a career path than a hobby.”

MHTV has over …. shows, all produced by students. Service is responsible for the station’s nightly news show, News Central.

He says that MHTV is a sandbox for creativity and gives students a chance to get real-world experience in broadcasting before entering the workforce.

“I don’t think every MHTV show has been made yet,” Service said. “There is room for different shows. There’s room for different styles of things.”

The call to Central

Service transferred from Lansing Community College to CMU. Despite growing up in Lansing, he said he didn’t feel connected to Michigan State University or other schools like Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan.

“Something about Central kind of called to me in a way,” he said.

After transferring, Service received the Centralis Transfer Scholarship. This award helps incoming transfer students cover tuition and housing costs during their time on campus, and students also receive $5,000 to study abroad. With this money, he travelled to Taiwan to create a documentary of the country.

“I went with my camera and some microphones, and I shot a documentary, and that documentary was initially produced by the university financially,” he said.

“I wanted it to feel like the audience was there with me … I wanted my camera to be my eye.”

From his trip to Taiwan to the daily production of MHTV’s shows, Service said that CMU has helped me grow as an artist and a person through the opportunities the university has given him.

“Ever since I stepped foot in this studio, I’ve never felt more like myself,” he said. “It’s the community and also the opportunities to work with the equipment to produce a show. These connections that kind of form you.”

Camille Cashen - Climbing to new heights

By Sarah Kelly

For years, Central Michigan University student Camille Cashen was afraid of heights.

On a trip to Filmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, Cashen had the opportunity to climb the camp’s rock wall but refused.

“I chickenened out so hard I couldn’t even look at it,” She said.

After refusing to climb, a mentor told her that she “robbed herself of an experience” and “was robbing others of a mentor, a role model and someone to look up to.”

Cashen now spends every Monday climbing a 30-foot rock wall in CMU’s Finch Fieldhouse and tries to be a leader for anyone interested in environmental recreation.

Cashen came to Central Michigan University from Texas to study Outdoor Environmental Recreation. However, CMU wasn’t her first stop after graduating high school.

She first attended culinary school to become a chef. After graduating from culinary school, she realized that wasn’t her passion. She discovered her passion through backpacking, high-adventure, camping trips, and leading others with Scouting America.

“I wanted to be outside. I wanted to help people get outside, push past their boundaries, and I wanted to do it in the most beautiful location possible,” Cashen said.

The journey to Central

After touring many other schools, she chose CMU to pursue her passion further.

“CMU had that warmth and that fit that made me feel comfortable coming here from so far away, knowing that I wouldn’t feel isolated or out of place,” Cashen said.

When she arrived at CMU in the fall of 2024, she quickly took advantage of the opportunities the university has to offer. She eventually began volunteering and then working at the climbing wall in Finch Fieldhouse.

When she came to CMU, she enrolled in a beginner rock climbing class to conquer her fear. It wasn’t easy.

It took her a couple of weeks to finally make it to the top. After ringing the bell at the top, she moved to more difficult walls.

Now that she’s working at the rock wall, she gets to encourage others to face their fears.

“It’s transformed a fear that limited my opportunities into a possible career path,” she said.

A special part of the Outdoor Environmental Recreation program at CMU is that students work a 30-week internship anywhere in the country as the final step to completing their degree. This was a driving factor that brought Cashen to CMU in the first place.

Cashen highlights that CMU not only helps equip and prepare you for the 30-week internship, but also for your future.

“CMU has made my future brighter, by telling me how I can get my internship, giving me the skills I need, the technical skills of how can I be more than proficient at my job and what I want to do for my career,” she said. “It’s also given me a lot of networks into where I want to go.”

CMU helped develop Cashen’s passion into a future. She found a community that supports and motivates her. Cashen describes CMU as having hidden gems. She says that there are many types of people and varieties of communities to be involved in at Central.

Sashi Maddikunta - A home away from home

By Teagan Kazim

Sometimes you have to make a few pit stops before you reach your destination. This rings true for graduate student Shashi Maddikunta, who had to take a couple of detours before finally reaching Central Michigan University, the place he would call home.

Originally from India, Maddikunta knew he wanted to study abroad. His first option was Germany, having learned the language while in school.

When his grades didn’t meet the requirements, he spent two years working as a design engineer at a manufacturing company in India. But studying abroad remained a dream he couldn’t let go.

Finding a community

With newfound determination, Maddikunta looked toward the United States, gaining admission to several schools, including Auburn, Carnegie Mellon and Central Michigan University.

After arriving at Auburn, he quickly realized something was missing. With very few international students on campus, the sense of community he needed to thrive simply wasn’t there.

CMU stood out as the solution, thanks in part to a friend who pointed him toward a Telegram channel called CMU International — a group with over 8,000 members. Deciding to take one last detour, Maddikunta transferred his SEVIS and headed north to Mt. Pleasant.

“When I first got here, I felt a little bit abandoned, but after one month I feel like it’s a home,” Maddikunta said.

More than a campus

That sense of home started with the International Students Organization, where Maddikunta connected with Indian students who shared his language and culture through events like Diwali celebrations and annual events. As he settled in, that community grew beyond ISO and into the classroom itself, where he found the same welcoming environment waiting for him in his own department.

Program director Parveeza Gala, who immigrated from India more than two decades ago, made a point of ensuring international students never felt the weight of their transition alone.

“She knows how we are, how we grew up and how we behave,” Maddikunta said. “She keeps motivating us because we came from another country and we are exposed to another culture here, so that will never be a pressure on us.”

That support extended beyond the classroom, opening doors to a peer mentor role and a summer internship that put his engineering management degree to work in the field.

Malachi Swadling-Stickler - From stuck to starting fresh

By Fiona Ambrose

A year into studying animation in the United Kingdom, Malachi Swadling-Stickler felt stuck.

He had been “doing the same thing over and over, and didn’t really know if it was the right path” for him.

Like many students in the UK, Swadling-Stickler decided his career track at 13 years old. Years passed, and he gain experience in other fields.

Changing careers would take a lot of effort, but he began looking into other options. Swadling-Stickler wanted to go overseas to look into different options, so we started considering schools in America.

After searching for schools, he decided to study at Central Michigan University after hearing about it from a friend who was enrolled. After listening to his friend’s experience, Swadling-Stickler decided to enroll.

“He talked about how different his experience was from mine and how he got to choose a variety of classes from different fields,” Swadling-Stickler said, “and that’s when I knew that I wanted to study over here.”

He knew that coming to CMU would give him the flexibility and opportunities of a true college experience.

Crossing the pond for CMU

Once at CMU, Swadling-Stickler quickly began building his own sense of community. One friendship started on his first day as a student.

“We met in my very first class, and since then have continued to hang out, and they motivate me to keep trying harder in my classes so I keep doing better,” he said.

These relationships have pushed Swadling-Stickler beyond what he initially thought he was capable of doing. He also received encouraging feedback from his professors, which motivated him to keep working hard. He said this support has helped him while exporing career paths.

“I actually had to work a lot harder when I was over here, because I’m getting work in a broad range of fields rather than just one, which I’m still not used to,” Swadling-Stickler said.

A sense of freedom

The community around him has continued to be inspiring as he becomes familiar with several disciplines.

“Seeing other people do well in the classes I’m in, whether it’s an art class or an IT class, keeps motivating me to do the best that I can and ask them questions on the things that I struggle with a bit more,” he said.

It’s been almost two years since he moved from the UK, and he said his experience at CMU has left a positive impact on him.

“It’s made me a lot better at communicating,” he said. “Pushed me a lot out of my comfort zone, … it’s also helped me gain a lot of new skills. Like I learned the Adobe Suite just last semester.”

He continues to appreciate having the freedom of choice he has found at CMU. He decided on his new major, information technology, and shaped his own academic track.

While it can be overwhelming to choose so many things, Swadling-Stickler has found it beneficial, as it lets him explore what he does and doesn’t like.

“I have no regrets in coming here,” he said. “I’ve learned so many new things and explored so many new options which were closed to me in the UK, and I’m really happy with where I’m at.”

Aliza Punches - Finding home in CMU’s student body

By Blace Carpenter

Central Michigan University Senior Aliza Punches will walk across the university’s commencement stage this May to receive her bachelor’s degree alongside thousands of other graduates.

Punches has worked to be part of CMU’s community by participating in various student groups and organizations, including Special Olympics and CMU’s LGBTQ+ student organization Spectrum.

“I am in (Student Government Association), I’m in Special Olympics College, I’m in Residence Housing Association ... and then I’m in Spectrum,” she said “I would say all of them have helped me find who I am as a person and become more confident.”

One of the main things that drew Punches to CMU was the ability to be involved. Since her first day on campus, she said that the university community felt like a family.

“It felt very like family based and that everybody has someone that they can turn to if they need a friend or a professor to rely on if they’re having a hard time or need help with something,” she said.

After she graduates this May, she hopes to pursue a master’s degree in social work so she can help as many kids as possible in her career.

“I want to be able to work in some sort of school, small school district, and working with kids that might have a learning disability or need extra help in some sort of way,” Punches said.

Some of the advice Punches has for freshmen as she completes a chapter in her higher education is not to put a limit on themselves.

“Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and take a new chance or take a new opportunity to explore something new,” she said.

Phoenix Knipe - A world of beakers and test tubes

By Sarah Kelly

In a lab, surrounded by beakers and test tubes, is where Central Michigan University Student Phoenix Knipe spends most of his days.

He was accepted into many schools, but chose Central Michigan University because of the compact campus, research opportunities, and 1-on-1 support.

Through working in labs on campus, he was able to confirm his passion for research. He wasn’t always interested in biochemistry. Knipe originally planned to pursue a career in computer science, but after taking an anatomy and physiology class at Northwestern Michigan Community College, he decided to go into health care.

It wasn’t until the undergraduate research labs at CMU that he knew that research was the path for him.

The science behind leadership

Today, Knipe is the president of the American Chemical Society club at CMU and travels to the national chapters conference every year to meet thousands of other chemistry professionals to share ideas and learn from others.

Knipe and other students present posters of the research they’ve conducted in CMU labs.

“It’s a really great opportunity to get practice presenting work at a larger level to lots of people, and a great experience to network,” Knipe says.

Knipe said he is grateful he chose CMU to pursue his passion and recommends it to others seeking hands-on experience.

“For all the STEM majors out there, if you’re looking at where to transfer from, or where to go straight from high school, I would recommend a small university just for that 1-on-1 impact you can have with professors, and the research experience you can get compared to a larger university,” Knipe said.

Behind the project - Meeting the student producers

Sarah Kelly

I am studying broadcast and cinematic arts with minors in sport management and communication, with plans to graduate in May of 2026.

While pursuing my degree, I have been heavily involved with Moore Hall Television, where I serve as operations manager as well as executive producer and Director of Morning Central. In these roles, I have learned how to lead my peers, manage workflow, and make quick decisions in live broadcast settings. My passion for live production is also in sports. I have worked with CMU Athletics Multimedia for the past two years on ESPN+ broadcasts. I am also involved on campus as the vice president of club swim and a bible study leader.

This past summer, I interned at WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids as a production intern. During this experience, I gained knowledge and experience in directing with an automated system and expanded my understanding of a professional broadcast environment.

CAMEO has provided me with a great opportunity to expand my leadership and teamwork skills. I have been challenged to lead a group of peers to create a project from the ground up. It has strengthened my ability to express my own thoughts and ideas while also valuing and incorporating the perspectives of others. This opportunity has strengthened my organizational abilities as I learned to manage the many components of this project.

I am thankful for my peers and professors who have motivated me and inspired me throughout my four years at CMU. The various opportunities for hands-on experience here are what makes CMU so special. All roads lead to Central, and Central leads you wherever YOU want to go!

Alivia Cranick

I am pursuing a degree in Photojournalism with minors in Multimedia Design and Entrepreneurship at Central Michigan University. During my time at CMU, I have been actively involved with CM-Life as a staff photographer and recently with University Communications as a photography intern, capturing a wide range of campus events, athletic competitions and community-focused stories. These experiences have strengthened my abaility to work in fast-paced environments while producing thoughtful, visually compelling content under deadlines.

I am especially passionate about visual storytelling, using photography to document authentic moments and share stories that resonate with diverse audiences. Whether I am covering a high-energy sporting event or a quiet, student-led event, I strive to create images that evoke emotion and provide deeper context. I also have a strong interest in both landscape and wildlife photography and am always looking for new environments and perspectives that challenge me creatively.

One of the most meaningful parts of my work is the opportunity to connect with people across campus. I truly enjoy talking with other people, learning about their backgrounds and hearing their stories. These interactions not only strengthen my storytelling but also shape how I see and understand the world around me. Being able to connect with others has helped me grow into a stronger, more empathetic and resilient person, both personally and professionally.

I value stepping outside of my comfort zone as a way to continue learning and pursuing my dream. Whether that means traveling to unfamiliar places or engaging with new communities, I embrace opportunities that push me to learn and evolve. My goal is to continue developing as a visual storyteller while creating work that not only informs, but inbires and makes a meaningful impact.

Fiona Ambrose

I am studying communications with a minor in American Sign Language with plans to graduate in May 2026.

Back in the fall of 2023, I was attending a university near my parents’ home in Utah. I had lived in the same city for most of my life, and it was time for a new adventure. I started to investigate schools in that area with quality communications programs, and CMU caught my eye. Many signs confirmed to me that Central was where I was meant to be. I also am religious, and I felt that my prayers were answered by these signs. I applied and was accepted for the Fall 2024 semester.

Studying at CMU has been such a great experience! I know that the faculty here are hoping for my success and are invested in helping me have a bright future. My professors have encouraged me to have higher ambitions for my career than what I thought were possible. From these connections, my future has changed, but I am more excited for it than ever before! Attending CMU has felt like various pieces from my life are finally starting to click together.

Being a part of CAMEO has been such an amazing opportunity. I have never been a part of a collaborative effort that has taken this much time and effort. Doing so has given me insight into what it will be like to work on projects in the workplace. This has been a platform for me to get hands-on experience with communication specialties that I would not have ever had otherwise. I have enjoyed being part of such a diverse team. It truly was a collaborative experience that allowed us to utilize our differences to create a nuanced and complex project.

I was able to lead in our research, which identified themes that inspired the rest of our project. We were able to hear individual stories of people’s experiences of choosing Central and what it has been like since starting at the university. This survey also acted as a resource for the project to help us find individuals to highlight in our feature stories and video.

Bryn Oakes

I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree with a major in animation and a minor in fashion design. I transferred to Central Michigan University from Kirtland Community College with my Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts in the fall of 2024.

Although my time here is a little bit shorter than the average student’s, the opportunities, connections and knowledge I have obtained in that time have been abundant and meaningful. These opportunities don’t just start with CAMEO, I am currently working for the admissions office, which includes giving tours and helping make connections with prospective students.

CAMEO has been a good opportunity to explore and do work outside of the classroom. This project has allowed me to explore my passions within animation, as well as gain teamwork skills to produce a wonderful project. This truly is only the start to something wonderful, and I was glad to be a part of it.

Blace Carpenter

I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Journalism and a minor in Multimedia Design.

I’m currently in my second year at Central Michigan University, where I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some incredibly talented and creative students at our student publication Central Michigan Life.

I’ve always loved hearing and telling stories. It’s one of the most effective ways to learn and teach others, and I wanted to find a way to become a storyteller. I’ve found that pursing journalism is the key.

Since I started my journalism career in 2022, I’ve created videos, photo packages, and have written articles for a number of publications across the state. I couldn't have done this without the help of CMU’s incredible journalism program, which has graduated Pulitzers winners and some of the best in the business.

Our department feels like a community with a unified goal: to help create an informed democracy and give a voice to the voiceless. There hasn’t been a day since I joined CMU where I haven’t been supported or felt that my goals are unobtainable.

I’m excited to continue my work as a journalist here and I couldn’t be more thankful for my community.

Mark Hoover

I am a senior photojournalism major I am the current photo editor at CM Life and work as a photography intern for CMU’s communications department. I wanted to join CAMEO because I was excited to collaborate and work with other skilled people outside my field. I enjoyed that we all hadspecialized disciplines and that the project would combine our skills into one package.

CAMEO has given me the experience of real-world collaboration that I would see working in the media or in the newsroom. The ability to work with others and problem-solve on a deadline is very important in any job you will have. Additionally, working together isn’t all about getting stuff done. I found that the more we knew each other as people, the better we communicated, and the higher quality work we produced.

As someone who is currently in a mentoring role at the school newspaper, I will definitely apply this when trying to help staff photographers grow and improve.

CAMEO has given me a space to express myself as a friend, colleague, and professional, as we navigate the ups and downs of creating a project from scratch. The months of brainstorming and planning have instilled in me a work ethic that I will take with me.

Teagan Kazim

I am pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Integrative Public Relations with a minor in Communication, with plans to graduate May 2026.

Since coming to CMU, I have had the opportunity to be involved with a number of amazing things right here on campus. I served as the president of the Public Relations Student Society of America, led a team for the national Bateman Case Study Competition, coordinated New Venture Challenge with the Isabella Bank Institute of Entrepreneurship, and hold national rankings as a debater from my time on the CMU Forensics team. These roles have taught me the value of hard work, how to be an effective leader, and how to succeed in the face of obstacles and unexpected challenges.

This past year I have had the pleasure of interning at a public relations firm run by three CMU alumni. I am proud to be continuing on in this role after I graduate, as my experience has already taught me the value of our passionate alumni base, while also providing me with the confidence and technical skills I need to be an effective public relations professional.

CAMEO has allowed me to expand upon my skillset and apply my knowledge in a way that uplifts the College of Arts and Media. I have been able to coordinate with a team to plan a campaign, exercise my writing skills with feature stories, plan social media efforts, and improve my organizational abilities. Handling a project of this size that is ultimately student-led has been a great experience that has pushed us into fully understanding what we are all capable of.

As I close out my undergraduate experience and look ahead to my master’s degree, I am grateful for everything CMU has given me so far. The experiences, mentors, and opportunities I have found here have shaped my career and my character, and I look forward to everything still to come!

Zoey Lawrence

Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and a Bachelor of Applied Arts in animation with a minor in religion.

I’m currently in my third year at Central Michigan University, where I have worked at our on-campus news publication Central Michigan Life since my freshman year of 2023. Moving up positions to their current senior designer, working with incredibly talented students across campus. Receiving nationally recognized awards such as Best Advertising Graphic Designer in collegiate media from the associated colligate press. Along with working as the current social media manager and graphic designer for the Central Michigan Women’s hockey team, and as a graphic designer at CMU E-Sports.

I have always been a creative person who really enjoys multiple art forms. With pursuit of my graphic design degree, I felt that wasn’t truly as far as I could take my talents. That is what led me to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in animation as it was difficult but tapped into another part of myself that wanted the most from being at Central Michigan.

CAMEO has been a wonderful opportunity for me to use both of my degrees with absolute creative freedom and work closely with other people who are pursuing degrees outside of my department. With our production I had the opportunity to learn the workflow of other parts of production and even help in a different part of our productions other than animation and create the booklet you are reading right now!

Faculty advisor:
Steve Coon

CAMEO faculty advisory board:
Jay Batzner
Kevin Campbell
Steve Leeper
Anne McAlexander
Joe Packer
Heather Polinsky
Mike Potter
Matheus Garcia-Souza
Heather Trommer-Beardslee