Entries written by Ellyssa Woods:

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Looking Back on Leadership: Sia Tortorelis

By Ellyssa Woods on May 20, 2019.

Sia Tortorelis is a 2019 spring graduate from Edina, Minnesota.

Looking Back on Leadership: Amanda Cvitko Quinteiro

By Ellyssa Woods on May 17, 2019. Media by Abbie Schuchard

Amanda is a recent UI graduate originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil.

How Adriana Petersen learned to STRETCH herself in leadership roles on campus

By Ellyssa Woods on March 26, 2019. Media by Bella Volfsonn

The Iowa Challenge defines "stretch" as follows: "At Iowa, you will find a diversity of people, ideas, opportunities, and experiences.

How community involvement helped Adam Goedken change his perspective on SERVING

By Ellyssa Woods on March 26, 2019. Media by Bella Volfsonn

The Iowa Challenge defines "serve" as follows: "As an Iowa student, you are a member of many communities, on and off the campus.

How Mikaela Mallin combines dance and science to EXCEL

By Ellyssa Woods on March 26, 2019. Media by Allison Wunder

The Iowa Challenge defines "excel" as follows: “Academic excellence means setting and meeting high standards for yourself as a student.

How Katie Rasmuson found her place on campus

By Ellyssa Woods on March 26, 2019. Media by Allison Wunder

The Iowa Challenge defines "engage" as follows: "You will be a more successful student and enjoy yourself more if you spend your time and energy on activities that matter.

How Maggie Baker CHOOSES a healthy lifestyle that benefits those around her

By Ellyssa Woods on March 26, 2019. Media by Allison Wunder

The Iowa Challenge defines "choose" as follows: "Every day you make decisions that affect your education and your future.

Behind the Scenes of Dance Marathon 25

By Ellyssa Woods on February 5, 2019.

While the polar vortex was blowing through campus on February 1 and 2, the IMU was heating up with excitement for the 25th Dance Marathon Big Event.

4 Ways to Have a Fantastic Spring Semester

By Ellyssa Woods on January 22, 2019.

A new semester means another chance to make your experience at Iowa great!

Tips on staying happy and healthy over the last week of winter break

By Ellyssa Woods on January 6, 2019.

Winter break is a fun and exciting time.