National Student Employment Week is April 9 - 15, 2023 – a time for colleges and universities across the country to recognize the importance of student employees. Student employment plays 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 four 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!
Lexus Yang
Hometown: Brooklyn Park, MN
Major: University Studies
Graduation Date: May 2023
Position at NDSU Libraries: Student Assistant
Book I would recommend: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger
Favorite Quote: “When we care, we share” - Jonah Berger
What’s your favorite spot on campus and why? My favorite spot on campus is the study room in the Ceres Hall attic. There’s not a lot of people up there so sometimes you get the place to yourself. Trio also has a lot of resources up there which I like.
What do you like to do in your free time? I like to cook. I like spending time learning how to make different dishes and share them with my friends. It allows me to experiment with different cooking techniques while applying my basic knowledge of cooking.
What have you learned that’s made a difference to you? I’ve learned that success does not equal a linear path. I came to college having an idea in mind and completely switched it up halfway through. I’ve made many changes to my path and I’m glad that I did because without that I would not have learned and experienced as much as I did and also, I wouldn’t have met the people I’ve met.
Would you rather be a master at every musical instrument or fluent in every language in the world? Master at every language that way you can travel anywhere and communicate with anyone in passing.
Anna Felthous
Hometown: Pine River, MN
Major: Finance & Global Business
Graduation Date: May 2023
Position at NDSU Libraries: Marketing Assistant
Book I would recommend: My Policeman by Bethan Roberts
Favorite Quote: "We have a choice… to live or exist" -Harry Styles
What’s your favorite spot on campus and why? My favorite spot on campus is the upper level of the Main Library. It is always quiet and a great place to get homework done.
What’s your favorite memory from NDSU Libraries? My favorite memory from NDSU Libraries is making relationships with different staff members.
What advice do you have for incoming students?
My biggest advice for incoming students is to do things that are outside of your comfort zone. College is a time to experience new things.
If you could have one song play every time you entered a room what would it be, and why? Any One Direction song- I’m a huge fan.
Quaden Baird
Hometown: Sparta, WI
Major: Electrical Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2023
Position at NDSU Libraries: Digital Fabrication Lab Technician
What is your favorite spot on campus? The Digital Fabrication Lab. It's a fun place to hang out and do cool projects.
What do you like to do in your free time? Work on cars and play music.
If animals could talk, which would be the funniest? Birds.
Ally Bruegger
Hometown: Minnesota Lake, MN
Major: Animal Science
Graduation Date: May 2023
Position at NDSU Libraries: Student Lead
Book I would recommend: November 9 by Colleen Hoover
Favorite Quote: "Country music is better with a beer in your hand” -Abby B.
What do you like to do in your free time? I like to hang out with friends, especially going to T.J. Maxx or out to eat with them.
Who is your favorite professor or staff member and why? Linnae because she is the sweetest person you’ll ever meet and will always listen.
What is your favorite spot on campus and why? The 3rd floor of AgHill because there is a lot of natural light.
If you could have one song play every time you walked into a room what would it be, and why? I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) because it is my favorite song and I’m a Swiftie.
Congratulations to our accomplished student employees. We wish you all the best!