Jennifer Sader ‘92

What degree(s) did you receive from BGSU?
BFA in English and Creative Writing, May 1992
MFA in Poetry, December 1995
PhD in Higher Education Administration, December 2007

What were you involved in while at BGSU and in the Honors Program?
 HSA, College Bowl

What do you consider your hometown? 
 Berkey, Ohio

In what city do you currently reside? 
Sylvania, Ohio

What is your current occupation? 
 Assistant Professor in Leadership Studies, Lourdes College

Please list other occupations you would like noted in your alumni spotlight. 
 Worked at BGSU for several years in the General Studies Writing Program and Information Technology Services.
Most recently, worked as a professional development coordinator at NITLE, an organization that helps small colleges use technology more effectively to serve their educational missions.

What are some significant accomplishments you would like spotlighted?
 Completed most of my doctoral coursework while working full-time.

What are some of your interests and hobbies? 
 Writing, reading, cooking, gardening, yoga, running, biking, swimming. Computers and technology.

What are some fond memories you have of the BGSU Honors Program? 
 Meeting my husband, Jesse Squire. Met lots of friends there, including some like Tammy Quere (Wynn) and Jenny Domanski (Baker). Going on the Shakespeare Festival trip with Dr. Bob Bashore's class.

What impact did the BGSU Honors Program have on your life? 
 Liked the small class sizes and the chance to work with senior faculty members and read real books instead of textbooks. Liked the interdisciplinary approach and the close-knit atmosphere. It really did help me have a small-college experience at BGSU.

You can get email Jennifer at jennifer.sader@gmail.com