2023: Celebrating Our Seniors: Home

Chloe Lasquade, English Communications major. 

What or who inspired you to choose your major of study?

My mom inspired me to choose this area of study because she saw my writing skills and the endless possibilities of communications!

How long have you worked at McKillop Library? What did you like about working in the library (or share a favorite memory)?

I've worked at the McKillop Library since my sophomore year. I loved that I never dreaded going to work... I always look forward to going in for my shift and talking to my library friends.

What has been a go-to snack during these college years?

Go-to snack... peanut butter pretzels!

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love to fish!

What makes you feel the most hopeful or excited for the future?

Knowing that I'll be following my passion and working with animals.

What do you consider one of your proudest moments at Salve? 

I think just knowing I've almost made it to the end has to be one of my proudest moments.

What are you looking forward to you most after graduation?

No more homework! Jk - kinda...  Beginning my future and seeing where life leads me. Sounds cringey, but it's true.

Brittany Philippi, Healthcare Administration and Management Business Administration minor. 

What or who inspired you to choose your major of study?

My grandparents inspired me to study this because they immigrated from Italy and after seeing them struggle with our healthcare system, I wanted to make a change!

How long have you worked at McKillop Library? What did you like about working in the library (or share a favorite memory)?

2 years! My favorite part about working at the library was being able to work in a central campus location, get to know the librarians and our library so I could help others utilize it to their full potential and learn a ton of tips!

What is something that you found surprising about the library and its services?  

I found the reference appointments to be extremely Important, especially with my senior capstone research.

What has been a go-to snack during these college years?

Definitely dark chocolate covered pretzels or cheez-its! Paired with a large Dirty Chai or iced coffee from Kaffeology, Starbucks, or Dunkin!

What extracurriculars have you been involved with at Salve?

Intern at the Multicutural Office, SGA, SRU Dance, Multicultural Student Organization

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

Even though I am a very friendly and talkative person, I love to wind down with a cup of tea and a book after a long day!

What makes you feel the most hopeful or excited for the future?

My early graduation allowed me to get a head start on applying to jobs and interviewing. I landed a job with Fidelity Investments while also serving on weekends. I am confident in my abilities that the food service industry and schooling has taught me over the years.

What do you consider one of your proudest moments at Salve? 

One of my proudest moments would be successfully organizing the Multicultural Education Week (MEW) with my co-interns. Such a big task that was so rewarding in the end!

What are you looking forward to you most after graduation?

Looking forward to spending time with friends and family and reading a ton of books with lots of coffee and tea!

Faith Ruhren, Early Childhood Education with minors in Special Education and Dance.

What or who inspired you to choose your major of study?

I chose to study education because I have always loved working with young children.

How long have you worked at McKillop Library? What did you like about working in the library (or share a favorite memory)?

I have worked at the library since my freshman year! I enjoyed working in the curriculum library because I got to be surrounded by children's books and I loved creating displays for different seasons and holidays. I also enjoyed interacting with the other librarians. There would always be a friendly face to say hello to! My sophomore year, I did remote learning and was so thankful I was still able to work for the library online. I really enjoyed completing my online work study with Gretchen and still being able to feel part of the library!

What has been a go-to snack during these college years?

Granola bars!

What extracurriculars have you been involved with at Salve?

I play cello in the Salve orchestra and I take ballet at a studio in Newport. I am also a member of the Pell Honors program.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I knew I wanted to be an elementary school teacher ever since I was five years old.

What are you looking forward to you most after graduation?

I am looking forward to finding a teaching job at an elementary school!

Isabel Perry, Psychology. 

What or who inspired you to choose your major of study?

I have always loved learning about people's stories and how a person thinks and makes decisions.

How long have you worked at McKillop Library? What did you like about working in the library (or share a favorite memory)?

I have been working at the library since the fall of my freshman year. I've always loved libraries since I was little and I love reading, especially classic literature. Prior to enrolling at Salve I volunteered at my hometown library for four years.

What is something that you found surprising about the library and its services?  

How caring and thoughtful the staff is here, I love talking to Beth and Adam and the rest of the librarians.

What has been a go-to snack during these college years?

Popcorn and I'm usually always eating pasta!

What extracurriculars have you been involved with at Salve?

I played tennis for two years at Salve and I'm a part of Mercy in Motion.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I've been on tv a bunch of times!

What makes you feel the most hopeful or excited for the future?

Graduating is scary to think about but I'm excited to discover new things and begin a new chapter of my life.

What do you consider one of your proudest moments at Salve? 

I didn't have many friends here to begin with at Salve, but I was able to bring together other students I met one by one. I ended up creating a long lasting friend group.

What are you looking forward to you most after graduation?

I have chosen to begin studying Mortuary Science and using my Psychology degree, I hope to expand my knowledge of grief and healing. I already have an internship at a funeral home and I want to continue helping others through one of the most difficult times in their lives.

Nora Trebbe, Biology major with a chemistry minor. 

What or who inspired you to choose your major of study?

I was drawn to science because of the constant developments and discoveries in the field.

How long have you worked at McKillop Library? What did you like about working in the library (or share a favorite memory)?

I have worked at McKillop Library since the third week of my freshman year. Some of my favorite memories working at the library are when my friend Brittany and I work shifts together.

What is something that you found surprising about the library and its services?  

I was surprised but appreciative to learn of the reference services in the library. I have learned a lot from the librarians!

What has been a go-to snack during these college years?

Cheez-its are the best snack between classes.

What extracurriculars have you been involved with at Salve?

I am a member of the women's lacrosse team and am also an undergraduate student researcher.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I have seen Lady Gaga in concert 6 times!

What do you consider one of your proudest moments at Salve? 

I feel proud whenever I get to present and share the research I have worked on with other students.

What are you looking forward to you most after graduation?

I am going to pharmacy school in the fall, so I am excited to see where that takes me and what my future career will be!