CHADRON — Omar Ali is Chadron State College’s September Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month. Ali is a junior from Las Vegas who is majoring in psychology with a minor in business information systems. “I am interested in understanding why and how people feel and do the things they do,” Ali said.
When not in class, Ali enjoys spending time outdoors, baking, exploring fashion, and participating in adventures. Ali is a member of the football team and attends CSC on a scholarship. He is also involved in Project Strive/TRiO, Art Guild, Emerging Eagles, and the International Club, and is vice president of the Social Work and Psychology Club (SWAP).
Jennifer Schaer, Director of Project Strive, said Ali is an outstanding student and leader. “He will jump at any and all opportunities to volunteer in the classroom and in the community. Omar attends Project Strive events and encourages others to attend events with him.
He looks for ways to better himself and those around him. Mr. Ali is going to go a long way in life, and I am glad that Project Strive has been a part of his journey,” Schaer said.
While attending CSC, Ali said he has enjoyed taking Intro to Graphic Design, Decision Support for Managers, and Industrial Organizational Psychology classes. Professor and Art Department Chair Mary Donahue said she enjoyed working with Ali in Intro to Graphic Design. “He was engaged in the class, interested in discussing ideas, and his design projects were highly creative.
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