Meet Your Orientation Leaders!

Head OLs 

Name: Gail Concepcion
Year: Junior
Major: Integraged Marketing Communications
Hometown: Bartlett, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
How easy it is to get involved. The Center for Student Involvement is the place to be!
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
Go to all the Homecoming Week events, especially the dance. It's magical!
Best thing about being in Chicago:
Being in the HEART of Chicago's South Loop. BAM! There's always something to do and places to explore.


Name: Emily Wilkie
Year: Senior
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: All of the student organizations. They put on some great events throughout the year; there's always something to do! 
One thing every RU student should do before graduating: Every RU student should study abroad! Go and see the world! Roosevelt has so many options available at your fingertips.
Best thing about being in Chicago: The best thing about being in Chicago is all of the free stuff to do! More Cupcakes every Tuesday are delicious!

Orientation Leaders

Name: Jonnie Atkinson
Year: Sophomore
Major: Media Studies
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, FL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
The diversity and welcoming atmosphere of the university, and being in the center of one of the greatest cities in the world.
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
Every RU student should take an elevator ride with President Middleton at least once before graduating...it's a fantastic experience!
Best thing about being in Chicago:
Trying out all of the different restaurants and exploring new neighborhoods. 


Name: Ellen Banach
Year: Junior
Major: Communications and Media Studies
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: 
This school has created such a welcoming environment for all types of students. And there is always something going on, so you are never bored!
One thing every RU student should do before graduating: 
Take every opportunity Roosevelt gives to you by joining a club or sport! Make the most out of the investment you're making in your college education.
Best thing about being in Chicago:
You are twenty minutes away from everything! This city is so full of life and opportunities, it's hard not to get inspired!


Name: Grace Fowler
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Hometown: Huntington, IN
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
Going to a school that changes the world instead of just talking about it.
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
Check out a Mansfield Institute event/panel and find a way to get involved with an organization (RU or otherwise) that you care about.
Best thing about being in Chicago:
CTA adventures!


Name: Tyler Holstrom
Year: Junior
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Mokena, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
The family-like environment in the various colleges and student groups!
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
Go to a CCPA performance! It's always fun to see the hard work the music and theater students are doing and we love seeing you guys there!
Best thing about being in Chicago:
Being in a place where there are so many college students!


Name: Jamie Mayer
Year: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
I love the history of Roosevelt and the commitment to Social Justice. It's my favorite part of our school.
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
I think every RU student should get to know their professors before graduating; so many are truly interesting people!
Best thing about being in Chicago:
Exploring the city! All you have to do is pick up a newspaper and the next minute you could be at a poetry slam in Uptown or at a concert in Hyde Park.


Name: Danielle Smith
Year: Junior
Major: Special Education and Spanish
Hometown: Mokena, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt:
The warm environment and friendly people. It's so easy to make friends and have a good time!
One thing every RU student should do before graduating:
Explore all of the events the school has to offer, and take advantage of as much free food as possible!
Best thing about being in Chicago:
There's always something to do, all you have to do is explore.


Name: Brett Stachler
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The inclusiveness and diversity of Roosevelt. It's so easy to be yourself here, and you'll end up with a bunch of friends as long as you're honest and put yourself out there.
One thing every RU student should do before graduating: Study abroad! It will be so cheap compared to traveling after you graduate! Plus, join a student organization or just get one job on campus.
Best thing about being in Chicago: Too many! The pizza, the beaches, but mostly the people. Chicago is the only place where you can have a 20 minute conversation on the train with someone you just met!