Hawks to Watch


Hawks to Watch: Carlos Centeno, Economic development innovator


Hawks to Watch: Carlos Centeno, Economic development innovator

Carlos Centeno

BA Journalism (2004)
MA Global & International Studies (2007)

 

Why Carlos is a Hawk to Watch:

When disaster strikes, we count on rapid responses, and carefully reasoned plans, from those with the experience, expertise and steady-handedness to get right to the heart of the matter during high-stress scenarios.

Hawks to Watch: Elizabeth Keever, Nonprofit director


Hawks to Watch: Elizabeth Keever, Nonprofit director

Elizabeth Keever
Nonprofit director
B.A. Political Science (2011)

Why Elizabeth's a Hawk to Watch:

Despite being readily available for some, access to healthy food remains out of reach for many families across the U.S. In Douglas County alone, 19,000 residents are at risk of hunger. So Elizabeth Keever and her dedicated team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit food bank Just Food are on a mission to combat food insecurity, one meal at a time. 

Hawks to Watch: Carl Grauer, Contemporary Artist


Hawks to Watch: Carl Grauer, Contemporary Artist

Carl Grauer
Contemporary artist
BA Biology (1998)

Why Carl's a Hawk to Watch:

Wisdom and The Wizard of Oz, LGBTQ+ rights and the legacy of Stonewall, family and the uneasy tension between memory and reality, time and the construction of personal identity. KU alum Carl Grauer is using his background in biology to explore human nature, but not in the ways that you might expect.

Hawks to Watch: David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce


Hawks to Watch: David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce

David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce, B.A. Political Science (1990), M.P.A. City Management & Urban Policy (2001)

Why David's a Hawk to Watch:

Serious issues call for serious action. And David Toland has long been guided by the philosophy that real-world results are best achieved through a willingness to roll up one's sleeves and work collaboratively to put concrete plans in motion, or as he aptly put it, "stop talking about it -- get up from behind your desk and make it happen."

Hawks to Watch: Victoria Gunderson, brewer


Hawks to Watch: Victoria Gunderson, brewer

Victoria Gunderson. Brewer. B.A. Chemistry (2016)

Why Victoria's a Hawk to Watch

When combined correctly, grain, hops, yeast and water make a huge variety of delicious beers. But what four ingredients are needed to brew an exciting, successful and fulfilling career? College alum and brewer Victoria Gunderson's story is unique to her, but also serves as a great recipe for all KU students:

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