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DEAN OF STUDENTS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Monday, November 25, 2024
Volume 111 Issue 9
HANNAH THOMAS Jacob Doughty and Hannah Owens As the Administrative Assistant for the Dean of Students Office here at Cameron University, Hannah Thomas enjoys her role and the responsibilities she’s been entrusted within her supportive work environment. Surrounded by great people, she values the friendships she’s made along the way as well as the coworkers that also occupy her workspace. Thomas' position as an Administrative Assistant keeps her busy when it comes to coordinating a wide range of various activities across campus for student life and staff. Describing her days as “busy work, and busy jobs,” she organizes lectures, concerts or any other essential educational entertainment, while also serving on the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC). Thomas finds the most gratification working with students. “My most rewarding part of the job would be when I assist students,” Thomas said. “(It) makes me feel good (that) I can help them.” Overtime, her responsibilities and tasks have extended to managing academic calendars, budgeting, student travel arrangements, and other administrative tasks that fall in line with maintaining a steady workflow within the office. Outside of work, Thomas has a strong relationship with her family. Although her sister may live out of town and closer to the city, she is grateful and appreciative for being able to stay connected with her parents, who live in Lawton. Regarding her personal life, one thing she cherishes most and considers a significant milestone would be when she graduated from college. Compared to this wonderful memory,
she humorously admits that each end to her work days is one of her saddest moments. Most importantly, achieving such an accomplishment has allowed her to become selfsufficient and enjoy the life that she has now and where she is at in her career. This also includes being able to manage her finances independently. Since she started working for Cameron University as the Administrative Assistant, she has greatly improved all aspects about herself, more specifically, her multitasking abilities and her organizational skills, especially when it came to planning large, important campus events. Thomas emphasized the close-knit community and supportive atmosphere at Cameron University. “Cameron University – it's not a huge school, and that's okay,” Thomas said. “The staff here are always willing to help and go above and beyond
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for students.” Looking ahead, Thomas is hopeful to continue her journey working here at Cameron University, embracing her future with confidence and enthusiasm. She claims one of her life goals is being able to retire comfortably, and although that will be some time away, in the meantime, she is content and optimistic with her current position and status of her career.
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Community A&E:
PETER SKULSKI'S MIND FUNER AL
Steven Utter
Student Life Editor In the heart of Oklahoma's indie music scene, Peter Skulski is a local musician attempting to make waves as the driving force behind the band MIND FUNERAL which is currently recording its first album. As the creative lead and head writer, Peter brings a unique vision to his band, weaving together storytelling with a gritty, old-school sound that
challenges the boundaries of modern rock and metal. Now, with their first album set for release in 2025, MIND FUNERAL is gearing up to share a raw, adrenaline-fueled sound with listeners everywhere. MIND FUNERAL guitarist and Cameron University alumnus Tyler Farmer said, "MIND FUNERAL touches people in a very familiar and organic, rock and roll roots, type way." For Skulski, this is more than music, it's a
journey and a deeply personal creation. “MIND FUNERAL is ‘Doom and Roll,’” Skulski said, “That’s what I like to call it. It’s a brainchild that I’ve had in mind for a long time, probably like a decade. For a little while it was almost like a joke, but when I met Garret, it turned into an actual band. So, to me it’s kind of like my baby.”
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