Paul Hosmer did pit crew for dirt races in graduate school. Courtesy | Paul Hosmer In this Quick Hits, Chairman and Associate Professor of Physics Paul Hosmer talks gardening, Star Wars, and running track. If you could have any super power, what would it be? First choice, United States. Second choice, the former Soviet Union....
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QUICK HITS with Kiralyn Brakel
Kiralyn Brakel is a 2015 graduate of the college. Courtesy | Austin Thomas In this Quick Hits, Assistant Professor of Biology Kiralyn Brakel talks about her proposal story, jiu-jitsu, and crafting. What’s the most unusual or surprising skill you have that most people don’t know about? I can unicycle. I used to take 10-to-30 mile...
QUICK HITS with Zach Miller
In this Quick Hits, Senior Director of Admissions Zack Miller talks football snacks, Bob Knight, and raking leaves. What is your go-to Rough Draft order? I am a coffee addict, and I have been drinking straight black coffee since my grandpa gave me a sip when I was 3 years old. I prefer a black...
QUICK HITS with Amelia Lawson
In this Quick Hits, Amelia Lawson, assistant director of admissions who oversees the high school summer programs and student ambassadors, talks favorite breakfast food, childhood dreams, and crazy questions from her children. What is your go-to song? Depends on the day, but Kip Moore always puts me in a good mood. What’s your favorite season? ...
QUICK HITS with Dr. Butters
In this Quick Hits, Roger Butters, associate professor of economics, talks “Star Wars” versus “Lord of the Rings,” dating advice, and his favorite video games. What is your funniest story from class? Can’t share. Not fit for repetition. Let’s just say students should not save compromising materials in the same directory that contains a PowerPoint...




