ALUMNIAlumni Survey 2007 As of May 2007, 198 students have graduated from BHA and 24 from BSA. It is always a great joy to hear from BHA and BSA alumni. Their lives continue to reflect their beautifully textured and individualized undergraduate experiences. Here are a few alumni highlights:
Following graduation: "I have to say that my interdisciplinary degree has greatly served to enhance my capacity in the field of international relations. My Drama training has aided tremendously in my interaction with officials and professionals from a variety of different countries/cultures. Using acting techniques I learned in the Purnell Center, I have been able to better understand the realities of the countries I work in - putting myself in other's shoes much in the same way an actor transforms himself into a character. This exercise (of sorts) has been essential in my success negotiating and managing policies and development programs abroad."
Following graduation: Jeff has received national and international recognition for his efforts, and continues to offer an incredible learning experience to current CMU pre-health undergraduates who participate in his program at UPMC.
Following graduation: "BHA has become my ticket into the world of two kinds of thinking: in my case, architecture and anthropology/history. I doubt I'd be able to shape a major for restorative architecture through many other universities. The challenge of balancing everything allows me to be shaped intellectually in ways that I otherwise could not be."
Following graduation: "BHA gave me a strong background in several areas of media and communications which has served me well at ElectricArtists. I have to be able to handle various sectors of entertainment at once: DVD, movies, TV, video games, publishing, and music. I usually work on 6-10 projects simultaneously. Coming from an interdisciplinary background, I am used to thinking on several levels at once. I am able to communicate effectively, think strategically, and provide valuable creative input for my marketing executions. My job does straddle the line between the two areas I studied in BHA and I am able to assist more with all levels of a marketing campaign because of my interdisciplinary background. Additionally, I would like to note that the technological background CMU provides has resulted me in being able to assist with many technological issues within my office. I find that my co-workers simply just do not have the same level of technological background and experience." |
The BHA and BSA Programs support an outstanding group of innovative students. These students are creative thinkers who have unique visions of how their two (or more) disciplines combine to offer them an individualized education. They are often campus leaders who are honored with both artistic and scholarly awards. BHA and BSA students frequently complete internships and senior projects that contribute to shaping their career path. Post-graduation may include graduate school, service (such as the Teach for America Program), or employment related to one or both of their chosen concentrations.
ANDRESS APPOLON
JEFFREY WALCH
PAMELA JORDAN
LEAH MESSINA