By STACIE BARTMAN

Staff Intern

Referring to herself as “a tumbleweed in the wind,” Stacy Lutz made a move to Michigan from Weston, MO., giving her the chance to finally live out her dreams and achieve her goals.

“I live and breathe OU,” she laughs as she poses for her picture to be taken.

In addition to being a resident assistant over-seeing 42 girls, she is also an OGL orientation assistant, admissions ambassador and a student assistant at Kresge Library.

“The big key is efficiency. I don’t have time to procrastinate on homework assignments” said Lutz. “Sometimes I will turn projects in a week in advance because I know I won’t have time to do it later. A planner has done me wonders.”

Building relationships with residents by studying in the main lounge of the dorms where she lives allows her to be accessible to the residents’ needs and get her assignments done.

Being a resident assistant has been one of the most rewarding experiences, according to Lutz. “You’re there to advise who to talk to if you’re having trouble with classes and keep the peace between everyone.” As a resident assistant, Lutz helps set up information programs to keep residents informed about events around campus and safety.

As an orientation assistant, Lutz is responsible for hiring and training OGLs and facilitating orientation, which can consist of 200 people.

“With orientation, you develop different relationships with the students,” said Lutz. “Welcoming students to one of my favorite places — Oakland University — and showing them how to gather all the tools and resources they need for a successful future is quite exciting to me.”

A busy girl who says, “I’m always doing something,” Lutz also finds time during the year to be an admissions ambassador.

As an admissions ambassador, Lutz participates in events such as Go for the Gold, Discover OU and also Saturday tours. The tours are open to prospective students and their families.

The tours have up to 600 people, according to Lutz.

Filling in a few hours a week at the library gives Lutz a chance to catch up on homework.

For relaxation and balance between her studies and jobs, Lutz relieves stress by attending live shows.

“I routinely attend live performances put on by fellow students, faculty and guest artists that occur on campus.”

Lutz also enjoys running, where she brainstorms for her assignments and is able to think and relax.

“There’s nothing more peaceful than running outside” said Lutz.

A passion for the outdoors extends into a desire to travel. After graduation Lutz plans to take some time to see the world.

“Human culture is so different from place to place and human interaction is an amazing thing. I want to experience as much of this planet as I can while I am here,” said Lutz.

Lutz hopes that incoming students will take advantage of all that Oakland has to offer.

Lutz’ advice to students is “to get to know the resources at OU. There are endless opportunities available here.”