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  • Wayne Schmadeka
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Stories

The following stories chronicle the experiences of UHD faculty and staff as first-generation students. We hope that our stories will help inspire you to overcome whatever obstacles and difficulties you may face, so that you too can achieve your dream of graduating from UHD.

Jon M. Aoki, Assistant Professor College of Sciences & Technology	To succeed, accept life's challenges
Susan J. Baker, Associate Professor College of Humanities & Social Sciences	Leaving home
Linda Bressler, Associate Professor College of Business	Never give up
Barbara Canetti, Degree Coordinator College of Humanities & Social Sciences	A gift to myself
Jean DeWitt, Associate Professor College of Humanities & Social Sciences	Thanks to my parents
Adam Ellwanger, Assistant Professor College of Humanities & Social Sciences	Love of learning
Viola M. Garcia, Assistant Professor College of Public Service	Preparation and opportunity
Nancy Leveille, Assistant Professor College of Sciences & Technology	Support and hard work
JoAnn Pavletich, Associate Professor College of Humanities & Social Science	There is always something to be learned
Wayne Schmadeka, Assistant Professor College of Humanties & Social Science	Go to school
William Waller, Associate Professor College of Sciences & Technology	Self reliance
Deloris McGee Wanguri, Professor College of Humanities & Social Sciences	Sacrifice and hard work

 

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