The office of Community and Government Relations (CGR) hosted another installment in the Hear Me Out series, which was attended by an equal mix of staff and students. The goal of these sessions is to build thriving communities where stories can be shared and connections made. Students learned how to listen to others and share their own stories, with time to practice both these skills.
Community and Government Relations Specialist Wendy Huntsmann shared her own moment that altered her life. In this story, she described her path to college and how she began coaching basketball. “That’s what I want to do with my life. I know I want to be that leader- that coach,” Huntsmann said. The story ended with how she came to live and work in Nebraska.
Afterwards, those in attendance had time to reflect on a significant moment in their lives or on why they attended college. After some time of self-reflection, the attendants shared their own stories with a random partner.
Huntsman praised the group for how well everyone connected. Freshman Andrea Pavlish volunteered to share her story with the group and received a free t-shirt for her effort.
As with all the Hear Me Out sessions, care package raffles were drawn, consisting of various snacks and drinks.
Attending a Hear Me Out session automatically puts students in the drawing for a big prize raffle. There will be one more session on Wednesday, March 18, from 3-4 p.m. in Trobough. There will once again be three care package raffles at that session. Anyone who attended the Feb. 18 session and brings friends to the March 18 session will receive additional raffle tickets toward the grand prize.
For those unable to attend but wanting to participate in more community activities, Huntsmann encourages students to stop by the Nexus center located on the lower level of Perry. Additionally, CGR will be hosting several other events, including an International Women’s Day Luncheon on March 5 and Doane Dialogue on April 14, 21 and 28.
