Murphy Learning Center

Kathleen Becker

Brief Biography: I love to travel, I have been to 40+ states and 7 countries. I also enjoy playing the violin, watching Star Trek, and playing with my cat.

Study Tip: Practice, practice, and more practice!

Jessica First

Brief Biography: I’m on the cheer team here at UWL, and in my spare time I like to listen to music, hang out with friends and play videogames.

Study Tip: Don’t be afraid to stop your professor to ask a question. Odds are, at least one of your peers has the same question.

Brooke Zimmer

Brief Biography: Traveling is a huge part of my life- I have visited Italy and Japan and can speak Japanese. I also love the Packers and Brewers and spend most of my time outdoors. In the spring, I will hopefully have a teaching job lined up at a high school located near my hometown.

Study Tip: Always do your homework and do not be afraid of your professors. They are there to help as long as you put in the time and effort!

Kelly Emmrich

Brief Biography: I love to travel and explore the outdoors. Running, hiking, and playing piano are among my favorite activities. I love to laugh and especially appreciate math puns :) 

Study Tip: Office hours! Your professors are among your very best resources. Make flashcards and study them often; study groups are great too!

Jordan Pellett

Brief Biography: I love almost anything music related and play the saxophone in the marching band here at UWL. I also enjoy rock climbing and spending time with friends and family

Study Tip: Make sure you focus on understanding concepts rather than just memorizing equations to produce answers on homework or tests. Also, utilize office hours. Your professors are there to help you and want you to succeed!

Joshua Wilke

Brief Biography: I love snowboarding/longboarding, cooking, hiking, playing chess, and reading. Teaching is my passion!

Study Tip: Draw the picture for the problem. You can do art and math at the same time!

Schyler Gundlach

About me: I’m on the cheerleading team here at UW-L. In my spare time I love to watch sports, read, and go hiking. I also love playing video games!

Study Tip: Spread out your studying, cramming will only take your learning so far. Also, don’t be afraid talking to your professors! Ask questions and get to know them.

Brandon Adkins

Brief Biography: I hope to be a medical doctor someday! The majority of my time at school is tied up with homework and my job as an RA, but in my freetime I like to read, watch movies, play basketball and volleyball, and just be around friends. I also understand that not everyone loves math the way I do, gasp, so I enjoy helping others see it actually is fun!

Study Tip: Ask for help! You shouldn’t expect to know how to do everything or else you wouldn’t be in the class. Don’t be afraid to go to office hours or visit us in the tutoring center. Also, binge studying doesn’t work, so don’t cram. Space things out!

Brett Yoder

Brief Biography: I enjoy making people laugh. I love going to comedy clubs and watching stand-up comedy. I am an avid memer. I have a pretty large retro video game collection that I am quite proud of. I will destroy you in Mario Kart: Double Dash. I have three dogs named Daisy, Lily and Jack that are the cutest dogs ever, and that is not hyperbole. When I grow up to do adult stuff, I hope to become a high school math teacher and a baseball coach.

Study Tip: Don’t be afraid to ask questions. If you have a question, it is likely that someone else has your same question, so please ask it! Also, office hours save lives.

Megan Eberle

Brief Biography: I love exploring the outdoors, especially hiking the bluffs and finding new hiking areas. I am an avid Packer fan and especially appreciate the rivalry with the Vikings and my Minnesotan friends. I also plan on becoming a Physician's Assistant.

Study tip: Go to office hours! Your professors are great resources, especially since they write the tests! Also, focus on learning the bigger concept not just how to get the right answer for a certain problem.

Owen Linzmeier

Brief Biography: I am a huge sports fan, mainly Packers and Badgers. I also love science fiction movies. I am not exactly sure what I will do with my major.

Study Tips: Try to pace yourself. Nothing will bog you down more than trying to study for hours and hours. Also, if you get stuck don't be afraid to go to office hours. They will save your life.

Jessica Kuglitsch

Brief Biography: I love running and enjoying the outdoors; in my
free time I play sports, hunt, go camping, and spend time
with my family. I plan to become a High School Mathematics
teacher but not sure now if I want to become a professor
instead.

Study Tips: Whenever you are given suggested book-work
problems, DO THEM! Study groups are especially helpful along
with office hours. If you are stuck on a problem, take a break,
don’t give up on it, math is a lot about working through problems
and if it doesn’t work try something else.

Daniel Bonneville

Brief Biography: I love anything music related! Love the outdoors and being active. I value family, learning, and inclusivity. I also am a proud member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity! YITBOS

Study Tip: Even the most difficult problems can be solved one step at a time. It all about baby steps! Listening to music without words while studying helps me get in the zone too.

Cole Eron

Brief Biography: I am a huge sports fan, and love the Packers and the Bucks the most.  In my free time I love playing or watching sports, or just spending time with friends.  I also love NBA 2K18, magic, Rae Sremmurd, and memes.

Study Tips: Don’t be afraid to go to office hours to ask your professor for help and make study groups with classmates as soon as you can!

Rachel Butler

About me: I love being outdoors whenever possible and I especially enjoy running, hiking, snowboarding, and rollerblading.  I lived in Montana this past summer and had a blast backpacking and fly fishing for the first time which was awesome.

Study Tips: Use your peers and form study groups, it is extremely helpful!  Also, go into office hours whenever possible even if it’s just to talk.  Creating good connections with your professors can only help you in the long run.

Sam Kohnle

About Me: My goal is to one day be a biomedical engineer. Besides being a tutor, I also work at Festival as a cake decorator. When I’m not studying or working, I love to be outdoors whether it’s hiking, camping, biking, kayaking/canoeing, or just taking a stroll.

Study Tips: MAKE FLASHCARDS! They honestly help so much because you can quickly go through them everyday. Mainly, be aware that you are capable of learning anything and admitting you’re wrong or confused about something is a HUGE step forward in learning and growing.

Jeff Becker

Brief Biography: I’m big into music, whether it be listening to it, playing it, or going to concerts. I play the drums casually when I have the chance and played on the drumline at my high school. I also love soccer and played as a goalkeeper my whole life.

Study Tips: Work out as many problems as you possibly can and do not skip the hard ones. You learn the most when you struggle through a problem. Also if you find a problem hard, most likely your professor will also think it’s hard which means it may show up on an exam.

Zac Nordstrom

About Me: After a long day of doing math there is nothing I like more than to go rollerblading. Cruising down by the river or playing a game of roller hockey is a great way to unwind from the stresses of numbers.

Study Tips: Don’t leave a classroom confused, always ask questions.  

Hunter Rehm

Brief Biography: I love to answer questions. Let me know if you have any!

Riley Neri

About Me: I love being active. I'm a big fan of soccer, I love playing and watching it. I also like helping people whenever I can.

Robyn Ferrian

Brief Biography: I love chocolate and funny puns.

Study Tips: Just do it.

Megan Dehn

About me: I love hammocks, being outside, and watching Criminal Minds! I also love watching football, so Packer games and Badger games are a must.

Study Tips: Office hours will help you no matter what. Do not hesitate to ask questions!

Joe Wade

About me: He/Him/His. I enjoy listening to music, biking, and being outdoors. In my free time I hang out with friends, go to concerts, read, and solve integrals. I have a border collie named Eddie who loves playing frisbee.

Study tips: Try to have a good relationship with your professors, it will make office hours and asking questions a lot easier. Take advantage of office hours, tutors, and other resources as much as possible.            

Israel Ostrem

About Me: She/her. Transferred from UW-Richland after freshman year. Love swimming at Airport Beach, bluff hikes, kayaking down the Kickapoo, mathematics, Netflix, and the Packers like an good Wisconsinite! Also love spending time on campus in the library, tutoring center, student union, and of course the dining hall. Talk to me if you see me!

Study tips: Practice pulling the information out from scratch, rather than after prompting. For example, can you do a certain type of math problem without looking at an example?

Kelli Walter

About Me: I really love baseball, especially the Brewers, and I hope to have a career in the MLB one day. I also really like listening to music, watching too much Netflix, and spending time with family and friends.

Study Tips: Don’t neglect book problems, and don’t be afraid to ask for help or clarification.

Jon Mlsna

About Me: I like biking and hiking on trails, as well as playing board games and video games. My favorite shows are Game of Thrones and Big Bang Theory. I also spend way too much time watching particular channels on YouTube. I love coffee and am always hungry.

Study Tips: Motivation (or distraction to be more accurate) is the foremost inhibitor for me, as such, I would recommend doing whatever you need to make completing work or studying more enjoyable. As well as deal with anything that may prevent you from getting started on the work and completing it.

Rachael Reis

About Me: I love music and I spend a lot of my time here on campus playing saxophone with the band and working on a variety of shows in the theatre. I also enjoy hiking, reading, Fall, and a good cup of tea.

Study Tips: Plan when you are going to do your studying and homework and stick to it. That will save you a lot of stress in the long run and keep you from cramming the night before a quiz or an exam.  

Adam Dux

About Me: I love music and I try to make to a couple live shows of my favorite artists every year. I also love food, and am always looking for new restaurants to try. I also enjoy exercise and hiking, movies, and watching football. 

Study Tips: Stay on top of your homework! It’s the best study guide you have for quizzes and exams and if you have a question or concern don’t hesitate to come see a tutor or go to your professor’s office hours.

Thomas Lynch

About me: Always keeping busy by teaching cybersecurity to the La Crosse Civil Air Patrol squadron and working on personal projects outside of class. Hiking, flying, playing the guitar, and learning the piano are some of my favorite things to do in my free time.

Study Tips: Break up your studying in chunks and tackle it piece by piece. Never be discouraged when struggling or failing a problem; it should only serve as a perfect example of what area you can improve on!

Leah Voit-Ostricki

About me: I am a mom and I love being a mom. I like to do, or try, anything new that comes my way. I’ve done the 2AM white castle trip, been to the Weiner Circle in Chicago, Beale street, STL loop, and hopped on planes to visit my mother during military training in odd parts of the states. I haven’t stayed in one place long enough to join a sports team or anything but if I did it would be roller derby! I also like to scrapbook at home, write about my experiences and spend time with my son. I would like to finish school and ‘settle down,’ down south, with my family after graduation.

Study Tip: I think the most important thing is to remember the reason why you are here. We all want to get somewhere right? Get a picture of where that is and hang it in your study area. It will give you an extra push when you run out of caffeine!

Jacob Barnes

About Me: I plan to graduate in December, then go on to be an actuary or data analyst.  I like to spend my free time with family and friends. I enjoy football, basketball, and baseball and play a lot of intramural sports here at UWL.  

Study Tips: Take good notes in class so you can reference them as you do homework problems. So do a lot of practice problems, find a group or person to study with, and don’t be afraid to go talk to your professor about questions on the homework.

Sarah Hemauer

About Me: I plan to pursue a career as an actuary after graduation. In my free time, I love baking and cooking, spending time with family and friends, reading, and Netflix. Depending on weather, I also enjoy spending time outdoors and going on bluff hikes.

Study Tips: Make a study group with people in your class or a different section of the same class. Also take thorough notes and keep your notes past the end of the semester. You never know when you might need to reference them in a future class!

Jacob Brown

About me:  I plan to pursue a career as an actuary after graduation.  I am very active and love playing sports, mostly basketball and football.  I like spending time with friends and family as much as I can.

Study Tip:  Do more than the minimum work needed for a class.  It may take up more time but it will be worth it in the end.  Also, don’t underestimate a good night’s sleep.

Mitch Splinter

About me: I love to listen to music, travel, read, workout, and participate in outdoor sports. Most of all, I enjoy hanging out with friends. Because of my passion for healthcare, I plan to attend dental school after I graduate.

Study Tip: Experience the material you are trying to learn in as many ways as possible; pay attention in class, read your textbook, study your notes, make flashcards, discuss with your classmates. The more you see the information, the better you will understand it.

Megan Roehrs

About me: I love being outdoors, some of my hobbies are camping, hiking, painting, running, tennis ect. I’m not sure what my plan is after graduation but I’d like to work in environmental statistics.  

Study tip: Take advantage of office hours and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, if your professor tells you to do something outside of class, actually do it.

Nick Glodosky

Brief Biography: In my free time I like to play video games and hang out with friends

Study Tip: Make sure you know what to use and why you’re using an equation, don’t just memorize it.

Brooke Zimmer

Brief Biography: Traveling is a huge part of my life- I have visited Italy and Japan and can speak Japanese. I also love the Packers and Brewers and spend most of my time outdoors.

Study Tip: Always do your homework and do not be afraid of your professors. They are there to help as long as you put in the time and effort!

Courtney Mumm

Brief Biography: After graduation, I am planning on being an actuary.  In my free time, I love to spend time with my family (especially my little nephew) and friends, play volleyball or basketball, or read a good book.

Study Tip: Do a lot of practice problems and find a study group!

Rudy Herschberger

Brief Biography: I enjoy spending my free time with friends, often times outdoors. Many of my activities involve bluff hikes, snowboarding, and hammocking with a good book. I also love Netflix, because college

Study Tip: If given a practice exam, do all your studying and memorization before taking it and then time yourself when you take the practice exam. Treating it as you would an actual exam is a great way to correctly gauge where you’re at before the real one comes! Also, make sure you’re getting that eight hours of sleep every night, it’s best for your brain!

Beth Harlos

Brief Biography: I am on the UWL track team and love playing sports or just being outside. I would love to pursue a career in the actuarial field after graduation and I love meeting new people. Also I am a Vikings fan and have no intention on switching any time soon. :)

Study tip: Study as much as you can, but make sure you get a good night sleep before a test. You won’t be as stressed staying up all night studying and your brain retains information better with a good night sleep. Also for some reason I focus a little better if I am snacking or sipping on something while studying or doing homework.

Kelsey Frain

Brief Biography: I enjoy travelling and trying new things. In my down time you will more than likely find me planning where I am going next.  If I am not traveling I try to be outdoors as much as I can; bluff hikes, runs, rollerblade rides, biking, and sometimes in the winter skiing.

Study Tips: Find friends in your class that you can review for exams with, and don’t be afraid to go to office hours.

Kathryn Swiecichowski

Brief Biography: I am a Sophomore at UWL. Besides being a tutor I keep myself very busy this year by being an RA, as well as pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Finance. I really love my morning runs, music, and movies. Even though life can be hectic sometimes I always have good friends to help me relax and laugh as well!

Study Tips: Stay actively involved in class! If you need to, just don’t bring your phone to class.