Santa Clara University

Michael Nuttall ~ Program Director, Kolvenbach Immersions Department: Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

Program Director, Kolvenbach Immersions,  Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

Length of SCU Employment: 14 months

Born & Lived:  Delmar, New York

Early Life:  Born and raised in upstate New York and am an East Coaster through and through. Moved to Boston for college, and lived there for 6 years with a one year hiatus to Ecuador.

Education:  Undergrad: Boston College, history. Grad: Masters in Higher Ed Admin

Family:  Son to John and Lynda, youngest of four kids, engaged to be married in May

Most Meaningful Achievement: Earning my master’s degree. Knowing how much my parents had valued education, I knew how proud they were of me to continue my studies and find a passion.

Why I came to SCU: I had a deep desire to work in Jesuit Higher education mentoring and accompanying students. I also distinctly remember saying to a friend 7 years ago my ideal job would be coordinating immersions at a Jesuit University. When the position opened up I jumped at the chance.

Previous Employer:  Teach For America Bay Area office

In 5 years I Plan to Be: Part of a growing family, doing work that I love, settled more in a place to call home yet still traveling.

Favorite Books/Series:  The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen’s Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear Edited by Paul Loeb.

In My Spare Time:  I dabble in digital photography, play soccer, and enjoy living in San Francisco.

 

The Staff Faire which took place in September was great fun for everyone.

The Staff Faire which took place in September was great fun for everyone.   Congratulation to Campus Recreation who was this year’s winner of the Tacky Trophy. 

 

 

 

Save these dates...

Dates and details to come for the:

• Holiday food drive! Bins for colletions will be in the Learning Commons for those interested in donating.
• Ongoing campus cell phone drive.
• June linen drive in collaboration with student move out week.

Save these dates:

• March 8, 2012 ~ Saint Patrick's Day celebration benefiting the Downtown San Jose Homesafe House.
• April 21, 2012 ~ Santa Clara Universtiy STaff Community Service Day

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