Posted 3:48 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014
Legacy Scholarship Award winners talks about her family's connection to UW-L. “It’s cool to have my dad come back to campus. He’ll tell me about his experiences and I talk about mine,” says Marissa Eckrote. “Now, with my sister here, we’ll all share memories.”
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Marissa Eckrote pictured with her father, Thane.[/caption]
UW-L Alum Thane Eckrote has fond memories of bonding with his UW-L football teammates who took home the 1985 national championship trophy.
Thane’s daughter Marissa says her dad didn’t push her to attend his alma mater, but she could definitely tell he was excited to hear she also chose UW-L.
From left, Marissa and Makenzie Eckrote.[/caption]
Makenzie decided to attend UW-L after spending a weekend on campus with Marissa. The two went for a campus tour and stayed in Eagle Hall — the new residence hall where Marissa lives. She also shared why she likes being a UW-L student.
Marissa, an actuarial science and economics major, has already been able to start undergraduate research — an opportunity her friends at other schools haven’t had. She has small class sizes, and feels her professors “are so invested in making sure students are engaged and learning.” Many of her professors meet with students outside of office hours to ensure students can get the help they need.
“The professors go above and beyond,” she says. “Your professor gets to know you and you get to know them.”
Thane says he is proud of Marissa and looks forward to Makenzie becoming a UW-L student too.
“There is a hidden benefit to having one child there, and now two,” says Thane. “It’s going to allow me to visit even more.”
Marissa Eckrote pictured with her father, Thane.[/caption]
UW-L Alum Thane Eckrote has fond memories of bonding with his UW-L football teammates who took home the 1985 national championship trophy.
Thane’s daughter Marissa says her dad didn’t push her to attend his alma mater, but she could definitely tell he was excited to hear she also chose UW-L.
“I have great memories from my time at UW-L,” says Thane. “I know she is going to get a wonderful education and make some of her own great memories.”And Marissa, a sophomore, is already making some pretty big memories. She is one of three recipients of the UW-L Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship. One award is made to an incoming freshman, one to a graduate student and another to a sophomore, junior or senior each year. Among other criteria, all recipients must have a family member who is a UW-L alum or be an alum themself. Today Marissa shares the same excitement her father did as her younger sister, Makenzie, will start at UW-L in the fall. She says UW-L is becoming “a family thing.” “It’s cool to have my dad come back to campus. He’ll tell me about his experiences and I talk about mine,” says Marissa. “Now, with my sister here, we’ll all share memories.” [caption id="attachment_4428" align="alignright" width="379"]
From left, Marissa and Makenzie Eckrote.[/caption]
Makenzie decided to attend UW-L after spending a weekend on campus with Marissa. The two went for a campus tour and stayed in Eagle Hall — the new residence hall where Marissa lives. She also shared why she likes being a UW-L student.
Marissa, an actuarial science and economics major, has already been able to start undergraduate research — an opportunity her friends at other schools haven’t had. She has small class sizes, and feels her professors “are so invested in making sure students are engaged and learning.” Many of her professors meet with students outside of office hours to ensure students can get the help they need.
“The professors go above and beyond,” she says. “Your professor gets to know you and you get to know them.”
Thane says he is proud of Marissa and looks forward to Makenzie becoming a UW-L student too.
“There is a hidden benefit to having one child there, and now two,” says Thane. “It’s going to allow me to visit even more.”