THE Communications Team | Spring 2023 | Emma Hoffschneider, Cole Kalkowski, Makenna Kirchhoff, Hailey DeMers
Release Date: 03/08/2023
Forging The Way | Allison Carpenter
The Engler Journey
"I really wanted to be there for a lot of these incoming students who maybe got a little homesick. Because I was them my freshman year." Allison has so many fond memories from being a Trail Guide, learning so much from the students, and especially going to Virgina's Cafe! Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Allison Carpenter! She just graduated is now working at PowerPollen in Ames, Iowa. Allison has lived in multiple states but Nebraska has a special place in her heart because of the people and communities that make our state the "Good Life." Tune into this episode to...
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The Story Behind The Camera | Jillian Buell
The Engler Journey
"Even if you are a student and you don't know me I do know you. I work to highlight you and share the stories of our entreprenuers." Because of Jillian many powerful memories live on forever. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Jillian Buell! She just graduated majoring in Advertising and Public Relations and served Engler by being a member of the Communications Team. Jillian has learned so much from being on the team and also being a student in the program. She has gained a deep love for this community and has always known that our members will be the next business leaders of...
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Genuine Community | KK Pork | Kristen Herrick
The Engler Journey
"He quickly found out that he hated pigs and I quickly found out that I loved them." Because of her involvement in 4-H she gained many opportunities in the pork industry. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kristen Herrick! She first got started in Engler when she applied for the Engler scholarships and has been involved ever since. She currently sells pork through her business KK Pork. Her plan is to return to rural Nebraska and provide a quality product. Tune into this episode to hear how Kristen has learned so much from our amazing community!
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Be selfless and give of your heart | Cornhusker Hats | Kade Wiese
The Engler Journey
"I am such a people person. The best thing about meeting people is you get to learn something while also serving them by giving them your heart." During his time at UNL, Kade has gained a deeper understanding of the value of connections and learning someone elses story. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kade Wiese! He is an involved student here on campus in multiple activties besides Engler including the Farmhouse Fraternity, NHRI mentoring, and the Newman Center. He recently started selling Cornhusker Hats as a competition with Brennan in the 201 class. This was mainly to...
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Dump The Flour and Get Messy | Hodges Cookies| Abby Hodges
The Engler Journey
"She always encouraged me to just go for it and invited me to make mistakes." Abby's Great Grandmother instilled in her a love for baking and most of all, encouraged mistakes in the kitchen. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Sophomore, Abby Hodges! She is currently an Agricultural Education major and has created a cookie business called Hodges Cookies. What she loves most about her business is being a part of individual special moments like birthdays or baby showers. As an Engler member she has enjoyed attending events like Fireside, but has also enjoyed having intentional...
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Logan Hafer | It's A Science
The Engler Journey
"The small community really defines Engler. Whether it's the small communities that we come from to the small community that we have here." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Logan Hafer! He is currently a Biochemistry major and has plans to create a brewery through his new experience with fermented food science. He hopes to open the brewery as a gathering place near his home in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Throughout his time in the Engler program he has enjoyed everything from Engler treks to the valuable lessons he has learned. Tune into this episode to listen to how Logan has taken...
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Commit to the climb | Maren Tuell
The Engler Journey
"I love the wall of all the pictures of all of our entrepreneurs. You get to see that their are people of all different stories." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Maren Tuell! She is currently a marketing major and has plans to create an agricultural marketing business. Throughout her time in the Engler program she has loved being a member of the recruitment team and welcoming potential new students through tours. Tune into this episode to listen to how Maren has comitted to the climb of learning about entrepreneurship.
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Get going and Takeoff | Miss.Fix.It.Unl | Charlotte Brockman
The Engler Journey
"He made a bet on himself and I think that is the largest form of courage we can take." Charlotte has travled abroad and has learned that it takes courage to try something new and takeoff. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Charlotte Brockman! She is the owner and founder of miss.fix.it.unl. where she does small alterations and "fix it's" for any occasion. Charlotte comes from a family of entrepreneurs and has always been around people with a fire in their belly. Tune into this episode to hear Charlotte stitch together her Engler Journey and what it has meant to her.
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Plow through the noise and grow your future | Kaleb Senff
The Engler Journey
"Growing together and becoming a small family by the end of the semester." Kaleb has valued his connections and lasting friendships he has made through Engler. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior, Kaleb Senff! He has devoted his college career to his love of agriculture through leadership oppportunties and experiences in Engler. His purpose is return back to the family farm with an empahsis on regenative agriculture. Tune into this episode to hear Kaleb talk about what the Engler program has given him and how he hopes to promote the agricultural industry in Nebraska.
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Putting the Puzzle Together | Legacy Kits | Sam Weeder
The Engler Journey
“Integrity it's probably one of the most important things you can take with you through life. ” This is a strong value that Sam takes with her and has directed the way she leads her life. Sam has loved her time in the Engler program mainly because of the community and connections she has made. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming a recently graduated Engler member, Sam Weeder! Sam Weeder is the owner and founder of Legacy Kits where she puts together activties for nursing homes. She got the idea when she saw how much her grandma looked forward to the activties and games everyday. Sam hopes...
info_outlineFinally, a long overdue introduction of the team that gives good communication a new definition - the spring 2023 Engler communications team. Meet Emma Hoffschneider, the gal who ensures that our social media platforms are sparkling with the latest updates of captivating stories from our Engler entrepreneurs and community experiences. When we want to live in a moment forever, we get to. Cole Kalkowski captures new perspectives of our community and makes watching them just as beautiful as being in them. The newest addition to the team, Makenna Kirchhoff, empowers our students by giving them a space to tell their stories freely through the Fire in the Belly segment of the Engler Journey Podcast. Hailey DeMers, the communications team lead, invites the Nebraska entrepreneurial community into our space to expand Engler's network of talented individuals. She orchestrates the madness of three passionate students to provide the Engler community with lively and engaging content. Thank you for supporting us by listening, watching, and following along with the digital extension of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program.