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College is a moment of self-discovery, and as you make sense of who you are becoming through this new experience, our team works to co-create opportunities for you to reflect, connect, explore, engage, and strategize.

Vrinda Varia, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Intercultural Student Life
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The CRSSJ is for you whether you identify as religious or not; we hope this is a place for you to connect, explore big questions, and drink hot chocolate with friends.

Rabbi Sarah Brammer-Shlay, Dean of Religious Life and Chaplain/Rabbi
Autumn Wilke

Each year, the entering class is a highly qualified group of students that includes people with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. We want you to know that 51²è¹Ýapp is committed to providing equal access and reasonable accommodations for our students with disabilities. We are happy to begin working with you on your access needs anytime.

Autumn Wilke, Associate Chief Diversity Officer for Disability Resources
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As you make your way as a young adult, there are many discoveries and choices that you'll make. My crew is eager to join you on your journey and can help you every step of the way.

Mark Peltz, Dean of the Center for Careers
Gabby Hernandez ’24

Our organization represents student voices to College faculty and administration, encourages student dialogue, and advocates for any other needs of the students.

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Most services at SHAW are free for all students, and health insurance is not billed. If you have any questions or want to ask about specifics related to your health, feel free to reach out.

Alexis Steele, Manager of SHAW Operations
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Although it’s voluntary to work with our office, we get to know more than half of the student body. We hope that will include you!

Joyce Stern, Dean of Student Success and Academic Advising
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She is a truth seeker and has an endless amount of energy to ensure her reporting is accurate, insightful, compassionate, and, if possible, connected to relatable historic events.

Teacher Reference for Finley Williams, 2021 Laurel Scholar
Curtis Walker

Whether I was devouring brisket or Egusi, I obtained knowledge through debates with my sisters, my moral compass through lessons from my parents, and wisdom by listening to elders who spoke at the table.

Curtis Walker, 2021 Laurel Scholar
Marquis Sullivan

I want to meet people from other places who can help me reach my goals and who I can help to reach theirs.

Marquis "Quis" Sullivan, 2021 Laurel Scholar
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He is one of the greatest leaders our school has ever seen.

Teacher Reference for Julien Sims, 2021 Laurel Scholar
Kyla Pereles

Kyla is among the most capable and intellectually curious students I have ever had the opportunity to teach.

Teacher Reference for Kyla Pereles, 2021 Laurel Scholar
Toluwanimi Johnson

Tolu interacts with peers kindly, praising classmates for their presentations or arguments in class, and is someone who supports fellow students.

Teacher Reference for Tolu Johnson, 2021 Laurel Scholar
Terrance Dantzler

Since my freshman year, I’ve made it my priority to be in the front row of every class.

Terrance Dantzler, 2021 Laurel Scholar
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She is one of the most perseverant students I have taught in my 15-year career. She’s an incredibly selfless human . . . who impresses and inspires me beyond belief.

Teacher Reference for Bem Asfaw, 2021 Laurel Scholar
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Essi’s achievement reflects a work ethic unmatched by any current or former student.

Teacher Reference for Essi Adokou, 2021 Laurel Scholar
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Aziza sees injustice and she fights it with action and filmmaking. I admire her work.

Channel Turbides, Former 51²è¹Ýapp College Multicultural Program Specialist
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Your campus and classroom experience is going to challenge you to grow and expand your understanding of the world. But there is much that can be learned off campus, too.

Monique McLay Shore ’90
Monica Chavez-Silva

The greater 51²è¹Ýapp community looks forward to the excitement and energy that students bring to our town each year. 51²è¹Ýapp is a town of many treasures, so we hope you’ll do some exploring and come to love the town of 51²è¹Ýapp as much as we do.

Monica Chavez-Silva
Joe Paglia

Many students come from very different backgrounds than my own, and it has been fascinating to hear about their lives and share about mine with them. Despite our differences, I’m always able to find wonderful similarities.

Joey Pagliai
Ashley Grundler

Many students say that taking a break from campus life to spend time with their mentee has been a highlight of their time in our community.

Ashley Grundler & Sandy Motta
Rita Mertens

The work toward achieving inclusion is never done; there is always progress to be made toward equity. We want you to be a contributing member of that progress and hope you’ll join this distinct community.

Rita Mertens
Deanna Shorb

The College is a religiously and spiritually diverse community, rich in personalities and filled with students, faculty, and staff who are eager to share their experiences and hear about yours.

Rev. Deanna Shorb
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Students experience random acts of kindness around the town here, and there are myriad opportunities to participate and find a seat at the table as active and engaged citizens.

Delphina Baumann, founder of S.H.E. Counts
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Many of your fellow students become personally involved in a community, social, or educational endeavor off campus, which strengthens their college experience. I hope you will be part of this movement.

Dan Agnew, Mayor of 51²è¹Ýapp
Willa Collins ’16 under the Golden Gate Bridge

I had no idea what four years in Iowa was going to be like, and that turned out to be perfect for me.

Willa Collins ’16, Law student
Vrishali Sinha ’19

That sense of social responsibility and really using your platform for good, which I very much learned at 51²è¹Ýapp, is something that [is] really important to me.

Vrishali Sinha ’19, Etsy Strategic Project Associate
Joe Beggs ’19 on TEDx stage

I got confidence, really, in my own skills, in my own ability to learn and to lead.

GENAssist chief executive officer, HIVE Medical chief executive officer
Courtney Carter ’21

I love that 51²è¹Ýapp allows me to pursue both my passions—physics and art. I appreciate the wealth of resources 51²è¹Ýapp provides its students, whether this has been in the form of cost-free art supplies or scientific conference funding. I hope to pursue a research career studying the formation history of our galaxy. My dream is to become one of the only 23 Black women to hold a Ph.D. in astronomy.

Courtney Carter ’21
Danielle Oberlander ’21

I am an active member in the 51²è¹Ýapp community. I have found my passion for social justice and being an advocate for people in need. During my four years, I have felt so much support and love, which have helped me blossom into the person I am today.

Danielle Oberlander ’21
Danny Carter ’22

I am taking every opportunity that I have been granted. I am on the football team and on my way toward a double major and a concentration. I have completed a MAP [Mentored Advanced Project] and look forward to future internships made possible by 51²è¹Ýapp. I would otherwise not be able to afford this education. I am so grateful for my time and experience thus far.

Danny Carter ’22

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