Office of the President
Eric W. KalerSocial Media Ambassadors
Sixteen U of M students will tweet live
Go behind-the-scenes for inauguration week. The U of M Social Media Ambassadors team will be with President Eric Kaler at all the events, tweeting the student view as things happen.
The team in their own words (i.e., tweets)

Abdallah Abu-Ghazaleh
Electrical Engineering Junior. I am Palestinian but grew up in Cairo, Egypt. I love science and research, TKE and my family and friends.

Nate Anderson
Student Social Media Ambassador Coordinator
5'9. 150lbs. Throws right. Bats left. Likes Jaromir Jagr and Kanye. Hates long walks on the beach. Never played one inning of baseball. #1

Anastacia Economou
A Strat Comm, English major obsessed with coffee, people watching, & Greek yogurt. #UMNTourGuide #BookLover #SkiUMah #HashTagObsessed

Kaylord Hill
Yet to pay my full life's toll. Greater than greatness it LIES by TRUTH #forcoloredmenwhohaveconsidered-mediocritywhentheiraudacityisenuff
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Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz is a senior seeking Strategic Comm. and Spanish degrees. In addition Tim is the PRSSA Firm Director, music and sports enthusiast.

Claudia Hochstein
Dreamer, scientist, class clown, traveler, blogger, and Latinist. Loves the Golden Gophers, not as enthusiastic about the drawn out winters.

Trent Kays
I'm a PhD student, teacher, and writer. My work appears in Good Men Project, GradHacker, and MN Daily News. I teach writing and love my job.

Spencer Leuning
Driven but quirky, aggressive but lively, progressive but simple. I'm a public relations senior who is fascinated by everything social media

Brian Long
Sen. Comm. Studies Major, Leadership Studies Minor. In the business of filling buckets, writing, thinking, creating, evolving, and loving.

Lulete Mola
An Ethiopian enthusiast! 2nd year, studying the science behind politics, on a mission to change the world with a Diva's mentality.

Nancy Mourad
Grad student pursuing a Masters in Public Health Admin and Policy. Came to U as a Fulbright student. Loves cultural diversity & social media

Parker Mullins
Mktg, Strat Comm student with a passion for learning by living. Wave as I fly by on my bike, or connect with me via http://flavors.me/parkermullins

Elizabeth Rabbe
Soph studying Agricultural Education; passionate about people & the pursuit of happiness. Obsessed w/ juice boxes. Often breaks out in song.

Ashley Swenson
Senior studying Animal Sci, Pre-Vet. Proud dairy farmer's daughter. True social butterfly and busy bee; believes laughing helps you live longer!

Mae Toyota-Kindler
CBS senior studying Biology & Family Social Science. Blogger, peer educator, musician, scholar, volunteer. Animal-enthusiast: I love sloths.

Matt Tracy
Neuroscience Major, Senior. I have a big Brett Favre decal on my wall. It was six dollars because it's him in a Jets uniform.

J P Woog
Born in Boston. moved 2 Roch. MN. Frosh in CSOM/UHP. Play t-bone in pep band. Avid comm. service volunteer & love being at the U! GoGfrs!

Inauguration Week
Inauguration week is September 19-24. A complete schedule of events is available.
Past Presidents
Eric Kaler is the 16th president of the University of Minnesota. Curious about the first 15? Visit the Presidential History pages.