Growing From Strong Roots
Karly Eichenauer, whose mother, father and all four grandparents – not to mention a brother and multiple aunts and uncles – are all MU grads. But Manchester wasn’t an inevitable choice for Karly, who grew up in North Manchester and planned to find a college a few hours away.
Now she’s looking to start a new family tradition – a career in medicine. Her mother, a family physician, was a big influence, Karly admits. “It’s really awesome to hear all around town how much of an impact she’s had on everybody’s lives.”
After medical school, Karly’s career options will be wide open. Is a mother-daughter family practice in her future? “I think my mom would like that,” she says.
Manchester is a family tradition for me. I didn’t want to be that kid in high school who went to college in their hometown, but I realized after researching dozens of schools that I missed the Manchester feel.
Karly Eichenauer, Bio-Chemistry
TIME TO GET INVOLVED
The demands of majoring in pre-med haven’t kept Karly from making the most of college life. She’s captain of the tennis team and president of Pre-professionals of Science, and she participates in intramurals, the Honors Program, and Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow. “There’s so much to do out there, and college is the time to do everything you want to do,” says Karly.
ACTIVITIES
Women’s Tennis, MU Honors Program, Spartan Ambassador, Students Today Alumni Tomorrow, Simply Brethren, Pre-professionals of Science Club
FAVORITE HANGOUTS
Petersime Chapel Lounge, Science Center third floor balcony, Haist Commons, Honors Program Lounge
RECOMMENDED FACULTY AND STAFF
Dr. KJ Kessie, Beate Gilliar, Campus Pastor Bekah Houff, Dr. Elton Skendaj, Dr. Katy Gray-Brown, Coach Dr. Kyle Watson, Honors Program Director Dr. Tim McKenna Buchanan
RECOMMENDED CLASSES
Anything in Peace Studies, Ethical Decision Making, Art and Life, Mediation and Conflict Reconciliation
WHAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MU
There is so much to do here on campus! From numerous clubs to hang out and have fun at, to presenting research, to the many jobs to work at all across campus, there are so many activities and events to fill your time with and meet other people at MU!
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS LOOKING AT MU
Ask many questions and reach out to current students! We love to share our insights, experiences, and what makes this community home to us!