The SMSU Alumni Graduate Assistant is a position available to students enrolled in the Master's Program at SMSU. Through the two years of the program, the Alumni GA works alongside the Director of Alumni in the planning and execution of events for students and alumni throughout the year. If you are interested in this position, click here.

Emily Hofmann '19
2019 - Present

Hometown: Adel, Iowa

Involvement on Campus: SMSU Women's Soccer, SAAC, SAAC Leadership Council, FCA, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Volleyball

"I'm excited about the opportunity to meet new people and gain more experience in a field that I'm not super knowledgeable about. The office seems very inviting and knowledgeable about what they do, and I'm extremely excited to learn from such a skilled group of people."

Future plans: "After receiving my Master's, I hope to get out of the Midwest for a little bit, living somewhere without snow! Outside of that, I hope to find a job where I am inspiring people in the event industry, lifting people up to fulfill their dreams and help them achieve their lifelong goals the best I can."

Julia Stuckey '15, '19
2017 - 2019

Hometown: Pella, Iowa

Involvement on Campus: Scheduling and Events Intern, SHO Club, Student Lead at Starbucks

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "Working in the office at SMSU has so many amazing memories. But, my favorite memory of being the Alumni GA was definitely planning a student trip to Round Lake Winery - which is owned and operated by fellow SMSU Alumni. It was such a unique trip to experience the great ways that SMSU Alumni are impacting even the smallest areas of the country. It was fun to learn about creating a unique business and staying connected to their alma mater." 

Currently: "I stayed in Marshall after graduation and accepted a position as a Marketing and Events Coordinator with the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau. I'm working closely with all of the connections I made as the Alumni GA and I'm excited to see what events we can bring to Marshall and to SMSU."

Megan Rogers '15, '17
2016 - 2017

Hometown: Brooten, MN

Involvement on Campus: Freshmen Mentorship Program, Healthy 56258, SMSU Exercise Science Advisory Board

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "My favorite part of being an Alumni Graduate Assistant was planning school events for the students and alumni. I not only learned valueable skills during this process, but I was able to meet and make contacts with many amazing people." 

Currently: "I am enrolled as a student at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN. I am pursuing a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree here and am just over half way done!"

 

Tyler Yule '13
2013 - 2014

Hometown: Medford, MN

Involvement on Campus: SIGMA, Graduate Studies program

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "My favorite part of being an Alumni GA was being able to network with all of the students, faculty, and Marshall community members that contribute to the sustainable success of SMSU." 

Currently: "I am currently living in Kasson, MN and work as a Sr. Financial Analyst with McNeilus Companies/Oshkosh Corporation. I will be getting married in June of 2019 to my fiance Bridget Moore, whom is an RN in the Neurology Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN."

 

Brandon Sheffield '11
2011 - 2013

Hometown: Faulkton, SD

Involvement on Campus: Radio/TV Club

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "Being in the Alumni Office meant that Homecoming was a very busy, but extremely exciting time of the year. Working with Mike VanDrehle during his first 18 months as Director of Alumni Relations was also fun, as he has a great energy for the position."

Currently: "I work at Cargill in Wayzata, Minnesota as a Senior Live Event Consultant."

 

Erica Flatin '10
2010 - 2011

Hometown: Alexandria, MN

Involvement on Campus: Residence Life, SAC Executive Board, Residence Life Community Advisor, Student Ambassadors, Special Olympics Coach

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "I loved being involved on campus. My favorite part of being the Alumni GA was planning homecoming. It was fun to see everyone return and reconnect with their Universiity. I had a lot of opportunities to meet fellow alumni and hear about their college experience and what it led them to. Throughout my experience as a GA, I made a lot of connections on and off campus, and it made me a more confidence individual."

Currently: "I am living in Mankato with my husband, Brad (who is also an SMSU alumnus), and our two daughters Brooke (5) and Emma (2). I teach Early Childhood Special Education in Le Sueur, Minnesota. I would have never had the opportunities I have had without being a graduate assistant at SMSU. It has opened many doors in my career and my personal life."

Michael VanDrehle

Michael VanDrehle '08, '10
2008 - 2010

Hometown: Melrose, Minnesota

Involvement on Campus: Student Government, Residence Life, Southwest Marketing Advisory Center (SMAC), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Mustang Zone Student Worker, Student Center Manager, Director of CORE (Center of Rural Entrepreneurship), Human Resources Intern & taste tester at Schwan Food Company

Favorite memory of being the Alumni GA: "My favorite part of being a graduate assistant was the opportunity to have an impact on students and Alumni. Starting Mustang Traditions dorm was a great opportunity for the Alumni Association to have an impact on students and ensure that they were having the best college experience possible. Creating STAT allowed us to maintain those relationships even when students moved off campus. I didn't know it then, but being a GA prepared me for my entire career!"

Currently: "I've been working with SMSU ever since! After graduating with my Master's degree, I spent two years working as an admissions counselor and then moved into the Director of Alumni Relations role I hold today."

The Alumni Association is housed along with the SMSU Foundation on the second floor in Founders Hall. The office is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and during special events.