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Rashaun DeBord '19
What are you up to these days?
I graduated with an MA in Public History from UIS in 2019. I currently live in St. Louis, where I’m a Business Analyst III at Washington University in St. Louis.
Tell us more about your job
I’ve been in my current position for over a year and a half. WashU is a large research university and recently went live with a new Finance and HR system called Workday. My position provides support for any grants-related issues/enhancements in Workday. Prior to this position, I was a Research Education Specialist at WashU.
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Katie Brethorst-Stockwell '22
What are you up to these days?
I graduated from my master’s program at UIS in May 2022. I applied to a job in June in Grayslake, Ãå±±½ûµØ, and I accepted my position as Deputy Director of the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum in July. My husband and I moved to a town called Lake Bluff nearby both our jobs.
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Gabrielle Mesko '19
What are you up to these days?
I graduated in 2019 with a Master of Arts in Public History from UIS. I wrote my thesis on Abraham Lincoln (who else?) and his travels on the 8th Judicial Circuit. For the past 3 or so years, though, I've lived in my home state of Minnesota.
Know a Star: Joey Karlesky, Cross Country and Track & Field
Joey Karlesky is a chemistry major from Cook County who successfully balances his academic passion with a competitive drive in athletics, competing in both cross country and track at UIS. This fall, Joey earned the first all-conference honors of his career, finishing 15th in the GLVC Championship 8k, which was hosted at the UIS Cross Country Course.
