Concordia University - Peer Advisors

Concordia's Peer Advisors are a group of upperclass students that help welcome new students to the CSP community. They are selected and trained to serve as an additional resource for all first year and transfer students. You can contact a Peer Advisor or drop by the Academic Advising Center at any time for guidance.

Meet our 2012-2013 Peer Advisors!

Laura Petterson

Year at CSP: Senior
Majors: Business Management, Marketing Minor
Campus Involvement: Women's Golf Team, SAAC
Favorite Thing about CSP: The small campus in a large city feel
Advice to New Students: "Branch out while you are in college and try new things. Don't be afraid to get to know people different than you."
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Monster from Grand Ol' Creamer

Leah Timm

Year at CSP: Senior
Majors: Psychology/Pre-Deaconess
Campus Involvement: AEX, Peer Advising, Handbells
Favorite Thing about CSP: The community feeling with students, faculty, and staff
Advice to New Students: "Be nice to people because they'll remember you for it."
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough

Eli Kuphal

Year at CSP: Junior
Majors: K-12 Physical Education, 5-12 Health Education
Campus Involvement: CSP Football, Campus Ministry, Peer Advisor
Favorite Thing about CSP: The small town feel in a big city
Advice to New Students: "Stay on top of your work and keep contact with your profs. It will make things a lot easier in the long run."
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough

Khieosamphanh 'Thanos' Keomaniphone

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Majors: Psychology, Family Studies Minor
Campus Involvement: CHUSA, UMOJA, Pep Band, Psychology Club, College of Democrats
Favorite Thing about CSP: Having family environment and creating a family environment on campus
Advice to New Students: "...Just get involved and talk to other students, because our campus is small enough for you to k now anyone and everyone."
Favorite Ice Cream: Haagen Daz Vanilla Bean

Todd Janka

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Major: Director of Christian Education
Campus Involvement: Christus Choir, Concert Band, 08 Co Leader, Prisims, Brass Ensemble, Pep Band
Favorite Thing about CSP: A mixed student body, where everyone can find friends to fit their unique personality regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity
Advice to New Students: "Get involved! Make friends! Enjoy, appreciate, and embrace the short college years you have, because they are years that will model you into who you'll be for the rest of your life!"
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Chocolate

Larisa Arnold

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Major: Communication
Campus Involvement: Cheerleader, involved with 9:08, Gospel Choir, Peer Advising
Favorite Thing about CSP: Going to different events, because you can meet new people, learn, and have fun!
Advice to New Students: "...Be open with other students, get involved and familiar with the campus, learn to balance time management, and to always know your priorities."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Cookie Dough

Lisa Atkinson

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Major: Health Science
Campus Involvement: CSP Volleyball, Tetra Delta, Peer Advisor
Favorite Thing about CSP: The people
Advice to New Students: "HAVE FUN!"
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Cake Batter

Emily McDonough

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Major: Communications
Campus Involvement: CSP Volleyball, Peer Advisor
Favorite Thing about CSP: How close knit the entire school is; "I can walk the hallways and say hi to almost everyone."
Advice to New Students: "Do not be afraid to ask for help from teachers, upperclassmen, peer advisors, and other students. We are all here to help you make this transition."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Orange Creme

Mandie Goneau

Year at CSP: Junior
Major: Art Design with Art History Minor
Campus Involvement: Peer Advisor, Student Worker at CSP's Art Galler, Concert Band, Handbell Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Art Club
Favorite Thing about CSP: It has a lot of opportunities for everyone and their interests
Advice to New Students: "Get involved with everything that you can and expand your horizons to new things that you may not have considered before. It's amazing the new interests you may discover!"
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Butter Pecan

Tori Schultz

Year at CSP: Sophomore
Major: Biology
Campus Involvement: Tetra delta, Honors Program, Peer Advisors, Biology Lab Assistant, Research Participant
Favorite Thing about CSP: The people you meet
Advice to New Students: "You're going to feel unsure no matter where you are. Don't worry, you will get through this. Just stay positive and pray."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate

Leah Markham

Year at CSP: Senior
Major: Biology w/ Chemistry Minor
Campus Involvement: Tetra Delta Science Club, Honors Program, Biology Lab Assistant, Biology Research, Peer Advisor
Favorite Thing about CSP: Classes are small and the professors take the time to get to know their students
Advice to New Students: "If you have questions about something in class, just ask. Chances are someone else has the same question, and is afraid/shy to ask, and will be grateful you asked."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Pistachio

Marcus Ottney

Year at CSP: Junior
Major: Criminal Justice w/ Communications Minor
Campus Involvement: Peer Advisor, Criminal Justice Club
Advice to New Students: "Go to as many campus involvement activities as possible."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Cookie Dough

Hope Baker

Year at CSP: Junior
Major: Sports Management with a Marketing Track; Political Science Minor
Campus Involvement: Peer Advisor, College Democrats, Concordia Sisterhood of Empowerment, UMOJA
Advice to New Students: "GET INVOLVED! Get more from Concordia then just your degree."
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: Birthday Cake

Nicole Klimek

Year at CSP: Junior
Majors: Criminal Justice & Sociology
Campus Involvement: Peer Advisors, President of Criminal Justice Club, Student Senator Representative
Favorite Thing about CSP: The small campus size
Advice to New Students: "Know what is important to you, work hard, and never forget where you came from!"
Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream: White Chocolate Moose from TCBY