The 2007-08 Bergsaker Staff

Chrissy Klesh - Bergsaker Hall Director/Coordinator of First Year Residence Hall Programs

Chrissy is starting her first year as Hall Director of Bergsaker. Chrissy is pursuing a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Non-Profit Management through the University of Nebraska. After earning her Bachelor's in writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato, she traveled in the UK and Ireland and within the US. Later, she served a year as an Americorps VISTA member at Southwest Minnesota State University, where she helped build what is now the Civic Engagement Office. Most recently, Chrissy spent two years coordinating volunteer programs and an internship program for Children's Home Society and Children's Inn in Sioux Falls.

Joining her living on campus are her husband, Adam, and their daughter, Zoey, born in June 2007. Proud parents, they tell everyone that their daughter is an overachiever because she is already "at Augustana" (although she is not yet a year old). They grow up so fast!

Chrissy is most excited to work with her staff, build a great team, and get to know the students at Bergsaker. In her spare time, she likes to be with her family, camp, listen to music, volunteer through her church, and tutor adult learners through the Sioux Empire Literacy Council. She also talks a lot about "getting really into biking", but at this point, it's really all talk, no action.

Michael Kruse, Sophmore, Jackson, MN

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1st Floor, South

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
Getting to meet so many new people and live with them for an entire year.

Favorite campus activity?
Intramurals and random happenings

Favorite commons meal?
Chicken patty sandwich

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forward to with your floormates next year?
Just getting to know a new group of people and sharing my experiences with them so they may grow in college life.

Eric Bergman, Sophmore, Clearlake, MN

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2nd Floor, South

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
I have really enjoyed playing foot ball and meeting new people.

Favorite campus activity?
Intramurals

Favorite commons meal?
Nacho or taco bar.

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forward to with your floormates next year?
I applied because I want to help the freshman adjust to college life and I am looking forward to winning Dog Eat Dog next year.

Abby Thompson, Sophmore, Elkhorn, NE

3rd Floor, North

arthompson06(SO) Elkhorn, NE

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
Quite honestly, Dr. Andrew's music theory class. But besides class, the wonderful friendships I have made wandering around the dorm, avoiding homework!

Favorite campus activity?
Augustana Choir

Favorite commons meal?
Nachos! Chicken patties, mashed potatoes, turkey noodle soup, pumpkin pie, and if you mix ice cream and passion fruit juice together, it tastes like an orange Julius!

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forward to with your floormates next year?
I am very excited to meet our incoming class and make our floor a home away from home! Coming to college for the first time was one of the most exciting times of my life and I am looking forward to being part of that experience again this year!

Kelli Meier, Junior, Glenville, MN

3rd Floor, North

ksmeier(JR) Glenville, MN

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
Meeting so many amazing people!

Favorite campus activity?
Relay for Life, Brand Name Improv, and movies on the green are always fun!

Favorite commons meal?
Buffalo Chicken wraps

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forward to with your floormates next year?
I want to be part of residence life staff to meet new people. I am most looking forward to getting to know the girls on my floor and the staff.

Kacie Ziola, Sophmore, Edina, MN

4th Floor, North

kaziola06(SO) Edina, MN

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
How much I have grown and matured as a person in this first year. I feel as though I was stretched in every area of my life and am now better as a result.

Favorite campus activity?
I love intramurals! It helps that lots of free stuff is given away, but really, I just enjoy sports. Staying active and the fun that comes intramurals.

Favorite commons meal?
Breakfast - waffles, the cereal mostly, because I never get so many "bad" cereals at home. (We call the "good" cereal the cereal that is good for you and "bad" cereal the good, sugary, kind)

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forward to with your floormates next year?
I applied because I wanted to be available for people if they needed me for anything: talking, laughing, arguing, encouragement, the smack down, anything. I am looking forward to being the best PA these freshmen will ever see, which will make freshman year bearable!

Blake Thompson, Sophmore, Sioux Falls, SD

4th Floor, North

bmthompson06(SO) Sioux Falls, SD

What has been a highlight of your being at Augustana?
Getting to know new people, and making new friends.

Favorite campus activity?
UTIC(Under The Influence of Christ)

Favorite commons meal?
Pizza

Why did you apply to be on Residence Life Staff and what are you looking the most forwrd to with your floormates next year?
I applied to be a residence life staff so I could become an influence to other people, someone to look up to. I love to help people, so I figured this would be a great way to help and make a difference in someone's life. I am most excited to meet the new freshman class and to make some good friends.

What are your summer plans?
I'm doing a lot of traveling this summer to Europe, and I am also doing some bike rides, on across Iowa, and I did the tour de kota across South Dakota.