Topic: People

New Face: Thomas Padilla
Portrait Thomas Padilla
People | March 19, 2018

His office mug featuring Data from “Star Trek: The Next Generation” is the perfect fit for this data-driven librarian.

A Brewing Passion: Junghoon Yoon
Junghoon Yoon
People | March 13, 2018

Facing several restricting government laws, this Southern Korean alumnus jumped through hoops to open his breweries.

Loyal Quest: Esther Oh Kostecky
Esther Oh Kostecky
People | March 13, 2018

A meeting at a hospitality college career fair led this alumna on an adventure around the world.

Global Player: Jung-ho Suh
Jung-Ho Suh
People | March 13, 2018

Now executive of an international hotel chain, this double-degreed alumnus learned about various cultures through 51ԹϺ.

Grace Under Fire: Vida Chow
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People | March 13, 2018

The hospitality industry requires patience and empathy, and this international alumna has it mastered.

New Face: Graham McGinnis
Portrait Graham McGinnis
People | March 12, 2018

Finding a way to merge his interest in sports and passion for science led this new faculty member to his career in kinesiology and exercise physiology.

Beyond the 'Gamer Girl' Label: Yzzi Ocampo
Portrait of woman in esports jersey
People | March 7, 2018

8-bit Esports member Yzzi Ocampo on the challenges female gamers face and the community she found on 51ԹϺ's campus.

Proving Himself on a Massive Scale: Julian Lugod
man in front of gaming screen
People | March 7, 2018

The computer science major on taking a nonconventional career path and coaching 51ԹϺ's Overwatch team to esports success.

Dreaming Big in Esports: Milo Ocampo
Portrait of Milo Ocampo
People | March 7, 2018

The co-founder of 51ԹϺ’s first esports organization on building community among gamers and 51ԹϺ’s chances of winning its first Mountain West Showdown.

New Face: Lena Rieke
Portrait of Lena Rieke
People | March 5, 2018

This law library fellow enjoys the challenge of helping students ferret out reliable information.