Top Ten

Meet the Admissions Counselors

Scott Johns

Hometown: Pewaukee, WI Education: B.S. in Psychology                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse                   M.S. Ed., College Student Personnel                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Interests: Spending time with my daughters, boating, fishing, and DIY home                  improvements Favorite Spot in La Crosse: Any sand bar along the Mississippi River Favorite Restaurant in La Crosse: Digger's Sting Advice for Transfers: Attend New Transfer Student Orientation! Even though                                   you have "been through this before" you will learn                                   helpful new things and meet other new transfer                                   students. It will definitely make your transition                                   smoother. I work Primarily with: Transfer students Contact: sjohns@uwlax.edu

Rick Karius

Hometown: Chilton, WI Education: B.S. in Accounting                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse                   Masters of Business Administration (expected 2012)                   Southwest Minnesota State University Interests: Family, friends, sports, concerts and boating Fun Fact: I am related to William Whipple (who signed the Declaration of                Independence). I would like to meet: Michael Jordan Favorite Campus Event: UW-La Crosse Basketball Games Advice for Freshmen: Get to know as many people as possible. I work primarily with: New Freshmen from Wisconsin Contact: rkarius@uwlax.edu

Barbara Martin-Stanley 

Hometown: Kansas City, MO Education: B.A. in Psychology                   Smith College                   M.E-PD                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Interests: Youth ministry Fun Fact: I sometimes sing the National Anthem for UW-La Crosse athletic                events. I would like to meet: Mrs. Michelle Obama Favorite Restaurant in La Crosse: Famous Daves Advice for Freshmen: Make sure that when you decide on your major, it is                                   something that you are passionate about.  If you are                                   undecided, remember that's not a problem. I work primarily with: New Freshmen Multicultural students Contact: bmartin-stanley@uwlax.edu

Sarah Piñón

Hometown: Mount Vernon, NY Education: B.A. in International Relations                   University of Delaware Interests: Reading, walking, traveling, baking Fun Fact: I have broken 6 fingers; not all at once, but over time. Favorite Spots in La Crosse: Riverside Park and Cameron Park Farmers                                              Market Advice for Freshmen: Pick one professor and get to know him or her.                                    Professors are regular people who can become a great                                   resource for you throughout your time in college. I work primarily with: New Freshmen who are not from Wisconsin                                   or Minnesota Contact: spinon@uwlax.edu

Joshua Rybaski

Hometown: Wisconsin Dells, WI Education: B.S. in Secondary Education and Mathematics                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse                   M.S. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Interests: Running, biking, traveling, playing with my dog Favorite Campus Event: Awareness Through Performance and the Campus                                       Activities Board Lecture and Concert Series Favorite Spots in La Crosse: I enjoy running through the marsh trails, Goose                                              Island, and Hixon Forest. You might find me                                              lounging at Riverside Park, as well. Favorite Restaurants in La Crosse: Rudy's Drive-In or Hackberry's Bistro for                                                        local, seasonal, and vegetarian options. I work primarily with: Organizing campus visits Contact: jrybaski@uwlax.edu

Laura Scholz

Hometown: Waukesha, WI Education: B.S. in Business Management: Human Resources                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse                   M.S. in Education                   University of Kansas Interests: Reading, board games, music, watching hockey Fun Fact: I was once on the news because of my father's Star Trek                collection Favorite Campus Event: Residence Hall Kraze Daze Favorite Restaurant in La Crosse: Pickerman's Deli Advice for Freshmen: Get involved. Campus will feel more like home if you                                   have people that you meet with each week. I work primarily with: New Freshmen from Wisconsin Contact: lscholz@uwlax.edu

Corey Sjoquist

Hometown: Cannon Falls, MN Education: B.S. in Mass Communication                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse                   M.S. in College Student Development and Administration                   University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Interests: Good food, current events, backyard baseball games Fun Fact: All of my siblings and I are UW-L graduates. Favorite Restaurant in La Crosse: Kate's On State Favorite Spot in La Crosse: River Fest at Riverside Park Advice for Freshmen: College is what YOU make of it - get involved, meet new                                   people, and push yourself to grow intellectually and                                   personally. I work primarily with: New Freshmen from Minnesota Contact: csjoquist@uwlax.edu

Pheng Xiong Hometown: Wausau, WI Education: B.S. in Political Science                   University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point                   M.S. in Administrative Leadership with a concentration in                   Higher Education Administration                   University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Interests: Nature and learning something new everyday. Fun Fact: I have a white spot on my hair that has been there since day one. I would like to meet: President Barack Obama Advice for Freshmen: It is true that college may challenge you at times,                                    but don't forget to take time for yourself,                                    get involved in a student organization and meet                                   new people.  If you do this, college may be one of                                   the best times of your life. I work primarily with: New Freshmen Multicultural students Contact: pxiong2@uwlax.edu