April 6, 2022
National Student Employment Week is April 10-16, 2022 – a time for colleges and universities across the country to recognize the importance of student employees. Student employment is an important role in the higher education experience and we want to recognize our student employees who do outstanding work while attending NDSU. The Libraries have over 40 dedicated student employees that are vital to keeping operations running smoothly. Their friendly faces help make the Main Library and its branches enjoyable spaces with invaluable services that fellow students, faculty, staff, and the community appreciate.
We are putting the spotlight on six of our exceptional student assistants who are all graduates this academic year. They are greatly appreciated for their hard work, impact, and commitment at NDSU Libraries. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your NDSU experience!
Brie Walen
Hometown: Prior Lake, Minnesota
Major: Biology (Conservation & Ecology)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Position at NDSU Libraries: Access Services Student Assistant (or "senior student assistant" if you’re feelin’ spicy because I've been here for 4 years)
Book I would recommend: Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin (really I'd recommend all 3 in the series)
Favorite Quote: "Don't do dumbs." – My Mother
Dustin Hennings
Graduation Date: December 2021
Position at NDSU Libraries: Access Services Student Assistant
Book I would recommend: The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
Kade Leier
Hometown: Rugby, North Dakota
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Date: December 2021
Position at NDSU Libraries: Digital Fabrication Lab Student Technician
Book I would recommend: The Evening and The Morning by Ken Follet
Favorite Quote: "Perseverance pays off."
What’s your favorite memory from NDSU Libraries? The first time I took a moment to glance into the Digital Fabrication Lab and having the realization that all that expensive equipment was there for me to use whenever I wanted. It was my second semester of sophomore year. I remember that moment very clearly.
What have you learned that's made a difference to you?
- Trying to learn new skills, traveling to new places, and just pushing your limits, makes life feel more full.
- You are almost always more capable than you think you are.
- Identifying and acknowledging the times when you are struggling, and realizing it’s helping you grow in some way, usually makes things a little easier.
Kayla Jones
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Major: Psychology + Women and Gender Studies Minor + Creative Writing Minor
Graduation Date: May 2022
Position at NDSU Libraries: Access Services Student Assistant
Book I would recommend: The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Favorite Quote: "Still I rise." – Maya Angelou
Madalyne Beavers
Hometown: Blaine, Minnesota
Major: Nursing + Women and Gender Studies
Graduation Date: December 2021
Position at NDSU Libraries: Access Services Student Assistant Lead
Book I would recommend: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Favorite Quote: "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live." – Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Thomas Quinn
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2022
Position at NDSU Libraries: Access Services Student Assistant
Book I would recommend: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
Favorite Quote: "I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member." – Groucho Marx
Congratulations to our accomplished student employees. We wish you all the best!