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<\/a>What do you like to do in your time outside the office? <\/strong> What are some fun\u00a0facts you can tell us about yourself? <\/strong> Favorite quote:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cSmile every day\u201d<\/p>\n Education<\/strong>: What were you doing in the recent past before you joined the IPS team? <\/strong> How did it feel to get the job as Enrollment Advisor at IPS? <\/strong> What are you looking forward to the most about your position here? <\/strong> What do you consider your biggest accomplishment,\u00a0personally or professionally, so far? <\/strong> Any additional information you would like to share? <\/strong> <\/p>\n Join the conversation by\u00a0following\u00a0@BrianSchmisek<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter and\u00a0@LoyolaIPS<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram! Also, network with the\u00a0Loyola Chicago IPS<\/a>\u00a0community on LinkedIn.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are so pleased to welcome Kristin Butnik to our team as the new IPS Enrollment Advisor! Kristin recently joined us on December 1st during a very busy week for us and she did not hesitate to jump into her new role with passion and excitement. She is looking forward to talking to both current read more
\nHometown<\/strong>: Glendale Heights, IL<\/p>\n
\nI love to spend much of my time with my fianc\u00e9 Vatsal and my dog Oscar. We are often planning trips together. I also enjoy partaking in group fitness classes when possible.<\/p>\n
\nMy favorite color is purple. I love history particularly the American Revolution, Antebellum period, and the Civil War. I also love local and geographical history in helping me understand a sense of place. I look forward to and love reading travel information in Midwest Magazine and the Chicago Sunday Tribune.<\/p>\n
\nI attended Augustana College in Rock Island, IL for my undergraduate education. I studied History and Secondary Education. After graduating I took a few years off to work in secondary and higher education and returned to school as a part-time student studying Higher Education at Loyola\u2019s School of Education Higher Education program. I graduated in May 2015.<\/p>\n
\nFor the past five years I worked at Elmhurst College in adult and graduate admissions as well as financial aid. I worked a lot with gift aid programs including scholarships, Illinois State programs, and the Pell Grant.<\/p>\n
\nI could not be happier to return to Loyola and serve the mission of Loyola and IPS! I really believe in the mission of the institution and the values students learn as a result of their education here. It is my goal welcome prospective students to our IPS programs and share with them the values and traditions that make Loyola a stand out educational component to not only their professional development but also their personal development as well.<\/p>\n
\nAcquiring many different skills and the ability to wear different hats that will contribute toward furthering my knowledge of different student service functional areas and making me a well-rounded professional.<\/p>\n
\nCompleting my Master\u2019s Degree. As a first generation student, I couldn\u2019t be more proud of my achievements.<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m looking for an officiant for my wedding next September if anyone is interested or knows of individuals who might be interested! (Just kidding… But seriously.)<\/p>\n