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Faces in Computer and Information Science

Michaele Laws , Assistant Professor


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What surprised you the most when you first came to ETSU?
"Stink Berries" in front of Gilbreath Hall!

Do you participate in any sports?
You betcha! Basketball, water skiing, softball, swimming are the favorites.

What is the most unusual job you've ever held?
River raft guide/kitchen help on the Nolichucky river. close second is sales representative at "Old Time Donuts" (Hattiesburg, MS) 1 dozen for $2.65 - best donuts in town!

The best way to spend a free afternoon in the Tri-Cities area is:
In the boat, on the lake...swimming, skiing, relaxing!

Best cup of coffee in town:
Starbucks Caramel macchiato!

Sum up your life philosophy:
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your mind and all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Best glass of sweet tea in town:
PR's....where else???!

Favorite indoor activity:
Card games / Board games

Favorite outdoor activity:
it's a tie between water skiing and scuba diving

Are you an organ donor? Why?
yes - i can't take them with me, someone might as well get some good use them! My mother had 2 cornea transplants...I am grateful to those people decided to be donors, it gave my mother eyesight.

Favorite aspect of living at (or around) ETSU:
Just never get tired of seeing the beautiful mountains.

What is your hometown?
Hattiesburg, MS

Your greatest hidden talent:
impersonations - skits

When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up? How about now?
at 10 I wanted to be a professional athlete (tennis or basketball). Now I'd like to be a writer.

If you could change one thing about ETSU or your time here, what would it be?
Parking Garage! :)

Favorite local food source:
Chop House - best steaks in town!

What is your favorite guilty pleasure?
ice cream!


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