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Olivia Nelson ’27 (Fremont, NE)
| School Activities: I am going to be a junior, am a music major with a general emphasis, and am involved in Doane Choir, Doane Concert Band (Social Media & Marketing Chair), Chi Delta Sorority (Vice President,) Honors Program, Alpha Lambda Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Ambassadors, and the Catholic Newman Club. |
| Future Plans: I'm getting married next spring, and after graduation, I’m excited to settle into married life and start building a life with my husband. In the next five to ten years, I hope to be teaching private voice or brass lessons, exploring gardening and homesteading, and hopefully raising a family! |
| Interesting Fact: I have a group of freckles on my elbow that look like a smiley face. I used to be a vegetarian (for 4 years!) but now steak is my favorite food. |
| Pets: I have two dogs, Chip (a chocolate lab) and Moo (a very cute mutt). |
| Favorite Season (and why): My favorite season is Fall! I love everything about it, pumpkin patches, cozy sweaters, fall fashion, cooler weather, changing leaves, and curling up with a cozy movie! |
| How I Spend My Free Time: In my free time I love crocheting, reading, traveling, outdoors walks, and spending time with my fiancé. |
| What does connecting with alumni mean to you?: To me, connecting with alumni means learning from the people who helped shape Doane into what it is today. I love hearing their stories, finding out what Doane was like when they were students, and getting to share what it looks like now. |
| Tiger Tidbit: I chose Doane because I immediately felt at home. Even as a prospective student, the faculty and staff made me feel like I truly belonged. Meeting Dr. Runestad and Dr. Gilbert in the music department especially made a lasting impression. Their warmth and passion confirmed that this was where I was meant to be. I’ve grown so much here, and I’m grateful every day that I chose Doane. |
| What are you looking forward to while being a Tiger on Tour (TOT)?: I’m really looking forward to building connections with alumni I might not otherwise get the chance to meet. I’m also excited to work alongside the rest of the amazing alumni staff! |
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Liz Calderon ’28 (Panama City, Panama)
| School Activities: I am a computing and math & data analytics double major, and I play Tennis at Doane, I'm involved with the videogame development club, the Owl, and the Doane STEM instagram account. |
| Future Plans: I'd like to be a videogame developer and continue playing tennis! |
| Interesting Fact: I'm full of beauty marks on my face. |
| Pets: I have dogs and a bunny! Pompones (black lab), Morita (yellow lab), Sasha (shih-tzu), Rocco (shih tzu), Lola (black bunny). |
| Favorite Season (and why): I love Summer because it's hot and reminds me of home! |
| How I Spend My Free Time: I love to watch movies, television series, play videogames, read books and novels, hang out with friends, and visit family. |
| What does connecting with alumni mean to you?: Connecting with alumni means talking about a shared a life experience! |
| Tiger Tidbit: I came to Doane because it gave me the opportunity to play tennis and further my education. And with that, I met so many people who make me love Doane and appreciate all the efforts and work people have done to keep us here. |
| What are you looking forward to while being a Tiger on Tour (TOT)?: I'm looking forward to meeting other alumni who have common interests and have are enjoying their lives post-Doane! |