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Celebrating Student Worker Appreciation Week 2023

Every April we celebrate National Student Employment Week to recognize and appreciate the student employees who are invaluable to the CAPE team. Get to know our current student team!

Blake Green

First-year student, Computer Science and Data Science

Where are you from?
I am from Waller, TX

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
If I was famous, I would be famous from a viral moment/clip.

You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
If I have to sing karaoke, I would pick “Keep Your Head Up” by Andy Grammer.

What do you enjoy most about being a student worker at SMU CAPE?
My favorite part of being a student worker at SMU CAPE is the family of coworkers and great working environment!

Will Hamill

Junior, Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Where are you from?
Hudson, WI

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
Singing

You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
“It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” by Celine Dion

What do you enjoy most about being a student worker at SMU CAPE?
I enjoy the people I work with! Everyone is very patient and kind!

Jenny Lawler

Graduate Student, Master of Education in Higher Education

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
Making the best homemade Christmas cookies!

You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

What do you enjoy most about being a student worker or GA at SMU CAPE?
I love working with the staff and inspiring others to become lifelong learners.

Tejasree Patibandla

Graduate Student, Masters of Science in Business Analytics, Cox School of Business

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
I would hope to be known for my advocacy in promoting animal welfare and conservation efforts.

You have to sing karaoke, what song do you pick?
Early 2000s Disney Pop songs.

What do you enjoy most about being a student Graduate Assistant at SMU CAPE?
The flexibility of creating a schedule that fits my week and being able to work on various projects and an opportunity to make a direct impact on CAPE’s decision making and next moves.