Katie Gardner

Email:

kgardner@sa.utah.edu

Phone:

(801) 585-6718

Recruiting Territories:

Washington, Oregon, Texas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico

Hometown:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Alma Mater:

Stanford University

Why did you decide to work
at the U of U?

From friends to family members, everybody I know who has gone to the U of U has had an amazing experience. You can find research opportunities, unique majors, and faculty support while living in one of the most beautiful parts of the nation.

Best part of the job?

Getting to work one-on-one with future students! It's really rewarding to help someone advance their life through college. Going to the U gives you so many opportunities, both in academics and personal growth. I love being able to say I helped someone achieve all of those things.

Where are you most likely to be
found hanging out on campus?

The Marriott Library! I love how big it is; you can study in a quiet nook by yourself or in a big group of friends. Plus, there is an awesome café. There is nothing quite as like cuddling up with a good book and a hot drink.

Favorite Ute moment/memory:

When I was little my whole family would have picnics in front of the student union. The campus was huge and beautiful; the people were energetic and friendly. It gave my whole family a chance to bond with each other and the U of U community as a whole.

Tips for college success:

Expand your horizons! Want to know more about your major? Do research! Go to professor's office hours! Feel like you need a bigger social circle? Go Greek! Join one of our 500+ clubs! You could even just chill in your dorm's common areas or the Heritage Center! With such a diverse, large, student body there's almost always something new to explore and somebody willing to help you do it.

Most memorable college class:

Women and Aging! This was a small class where I got to work very closely with a professor and my classmates. We would actually have lunch at my professor's house once a week while we met with guest speakers (including political activists, spiritual leaders, and even a Dove Pro-Age model!).

Family members who
attended the U of U:

My dad is a professor at the U of U, my mom got her Ph.D. here, and my sister is getting her bachelor's degree right now!