Meghan Powers | University of Portland

Meghan Powers

 Meghan Powers
Major
: Organizational Communication and Social Justice
Hometown:
Bothell, WA
Residence Hall: Mehling Hall

Why did you decide to enroll at UP?
From the moment I walked on campus I could feel the welcoming community energy I desired in a University!

Best memory from living in the residence halls?
I loved the annual Mehling Ice cream run!

Favorite UP activity?
SASA Club meetings, especially Fall week of action, is my favorite UP activity!

Favorite UP event?
Rock the Bluff is my favorite UP event!

Favorite meal served on campus?
My favorite meal on campus is the Franz Bagel cart (the coffee is soooo good)!

Plans after UP?
I'm currently interning on the Intel Public Affairs team and plan to follow that career path after graduation!

Favorite Portland area destination?
My favorite Portland destination is the coffee shop "Posies" on Kenton!

Favorite UP professor?
Jeff Kerssen-Griep in the Communication department is my favorite Professor!

Favorite UP class?
My Social Justice capstone class has been my favorite UP class.

Fun Fact
A fun fact about me is that I interned at Sub Pop Records in Seattle, WA after my first-year.

Favorite Quote
"You are entirely up to you"

What is one piece of advice you would give yourself if you were a high school senior again?
No matter how stressful it feels...it is going to work out :)

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