Catching up with...

A regular feature in which a faculty or staff member is profiled. Answering a series of short questions, the profiles are intended to be light, informative and conversational.

Catching up with...Melinda Goldner

A native of Columbus and alumna of the Ohio State University, Melinda Goldner, professor of sociology, has been a Buckeye fan her whole life (which might help explain her competitive side – Buckeye fans are notoriously passionate).

Catching up with...Tim Olsen

Bob’s Dylan’s “You Ain’t Going Nowhere” certainly doesn’t apply to fellow Minnesotan Tim Olsen, born 20 years after the legendary folk artist.

Catching up with...Cherrice Traver

In the warmer months, Cherrice Traver can often be found gliding along the Mohawk River in a sleek canoe-like vessel adorned with a dragon’s head and tail.

Catching up with...Scott Rava

When he’s at work, you’ll find Scott Rava, vice president for College Relations, in Abbe Hall, heading up Union’s fundraising and alumni relations efforts