Luke Urbonavicius

Community Director

Phone Number: 402.826.8535
Department: Residence Life & Education
Email: [email protected]
Primary Campus: Crete
Credentials: BA

Professional Bio:
Luke is the current Community Director in Frees Hall at Doane University. This is Luke’s first year in residential life, and second year in higher education. Luke previously worked as the Graduate Assistant to the Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Communications and Sports Information. While a student at Doane, he held multiple roles on campus leading alternative spring and fall breaks, a member of the Men's Track and Field team, Relay for Life Committee Chair, and an active member of his academic program. Luke is also the Secretary to the national board of directors for the Lithuanian-American Youth Society and is an active member of the Lithuanian-American community for over 10 years.
Educational Background:
Luke has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Strategic Communications from Doane University. Before coming to Doane as a student, Luke worked as a US Army Psychological Operations Specialist , which piqued his interest in higher education and the fields of communications and the social sciences. 
Professional Memberships/Advising Roles:
Luke is a current member with the National Lithuanian-American Youth Society with over 10 years of active participation in the organization. This includes things such as:attending international conferences, cultural festivals, annual general meetings, and chapter growth initiatives. Although Luke doesn’t have another current role on campus, he still collaborates with the Athletic Department on some game day operations. 
Personal Background:
Luke is an active member of the Omaha Lithuanian American Community participating in the folk dance group “Aušra”, dancing in both national and international dance and song festivals. Luke also helps lead volunteer trips with the same organization in cultural restoration projects. In his spare time, Luke loves to exercise, spend quality time with friends, family, his fiance, and his two cats: Pumpkin and Boo. 
Strengths:
Restorative | Strategic | Learner | Woo | Ideation