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Winter grad profiles 2017


Winter grad profiles 2017

Haley Tinch, Trenton James, Yasmeen Mansour

Learning from the experiences of other Jayhawks is the best way to make the most of your time on the Hill. So, we asked some of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students who are candidates for completing their degrees in the Fall and Summer of 2017 to share some advice. Read their words, and discover the value of exploring Lawrence, taking online classes and finding that passion that motivates you to achieve great things.

Hawks to Watch: Barry Noel St. John, Visual Effects Producer


Hawks to Watch: Barry Noel St. John, Visual Effects Producer

Barry Noel St. John participating in the Jungle Book red carpet

Why he’s a Hawk to Watch 

Barry was a member of the ground-breaking visual effects team for Oscar winner "The Jungle Book," so there's that. He uses his KU Film degree every day as a visual effects producer at Disney. During his career, Barry has worked at the cutting edge of film technology, contributing his many talents to some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, including "Men in Black 3," "Fast and Furious 7," "The Jungle Book," and "The Great Gatsby."


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Hawks to Watch: Caitlin Hotzel, Pastry Chef


Hawks to Watch: Caitlin Hotzel, Pastry Chef

Caitlin Hotzel in front of Union Station

Why Caitlin's a Hawk to Watch

Caitlin has never been afraid to take a risk to pursue passions and achieve her dreams. The books Caitlin read during her English degree at KU inspired her to run with bulls in Spain and then move her life to London to start her culinary education at Le Cordon Bleu. Since then, Caitlin's mastery of classic French pastries have landed her jobs in some of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in Kansas City, including Bluestem and Extra Virgin. Now a pastry chef at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Caitlin finds herself in the perfect place where her beautiful treats match the works of art that hang on the walls.

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