Christie Ekins

Email:

chekins@sa.utah.edu

Phone:

(801) 581-6295

Hometown:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Alma mater:

The University of Utah

Number of years
at the U:

I feel like I have been at the U all my life.  Ever since I was a kid, I would come the U and go bowling, swimming or to a museum.  After high school, I came and received my undergraduate degree in Public Relations.  I spent the best 5 years at the U being involved in sorority, the Union Programming Council and in class.

Best part of
your job:

I love working with the current students in the office.  It is so fun to see these students work as a team and also get involved on campus.  They remind me every day that the U has an amazing social and academic atmosphere.

Favorite Ute
moment/memory:

My most favorite Ute memory was going to my first Utah Football game.  It was one of the most craziest experiences of my life, but I wouldn’t trade it for a second.

Tips for college success:

Take some FUN classes!  Don’t just get bogged down by all of the general education courses.  There are so many awesome opportunities to be involved in your classes to make your college experience one to remember.

Most memorable college class:

I took a basic intro to modern dance class.  It was probably one of the best classes I have ever been in.  It was fun to learn about the different movements of the body and interpret that as dance.  The teachers were amazing and made the class fun.

Best part of your
job’s location:

How can you beat a college campus set at the base of the foothills with unlimited access to amazing hiking trails?  The other best part is that it is close to amazing shopping areas, and outdoor entertainment.

Favorite thing to
do in Salt Lake City:

Winter: Sledding and Christmas lights; Spring: Picnic in Sugarhouse Park; Summer: Outdoor Concert Series at the Canyons Resort; Fall: Driving to the mountains to see the autumn colors.

Favorite Salt
Lake restaurant:

Costa Vida