Nuclear Medicine and Pre-Medicine Major, Chemistry and Biology Minor
Hometown: Glandorf, Ohio

Shana Schnipke, a senior double majoring in pre-medicine and nuclear medicine with minors in chemistry and biology, is royalty at The University of Findlay.            

Schnipke was crowned UF’s 2009 Homecoming queen, and says that it will always be her most memorable experience at the University.            

“When they called my name as queen at halftime of the Homecoming football game, I was certain that I was hallucinating … I was so honored to represent my fellow students on court,” said Schnipke. “Being on court with such amazing men and women was a distinction in itself, but to be the representative of that fine group and the University I love so much was the biggest honor I’ve ever received.”            

Schnipke is crowned UF's 2009 Homecoming queen.

A few years prior to her crowning, Schnipke arrived at The University of Findlay with high hopes and a goal to succeed in the nuclear medicine program.

“I chose UF because the nuclear medicine program is one of, if not the very best, programs in the nation, and I loved the student-to-faculty ratio that UF offers,” said Schnipke. “Now I know the best thing about UF is the amazing people ... whether it be students, faculty or staff, I am constantly astounded with how friendly everyone is and with the passion these people have for what they do or what they’re studying.”  

While at the University, Schnipke has not only worked to excel in her academic endeavors. Along with taking on a double major and a double minor, she has spent countless hours volunteering and participating in extracurricular activities on campus.  

UF Homecoming king and queen, Dane Allard and Schnipke, pose with Derrick the Oiler.

“I have been involved in many clubs and organizations, but my favorites are Newman Club and Colleges against Cancer … these clubs are where I have met some of my very best friends, and both organizations play a vital role on campus supporting worthy causes with time, talents and events,” said Schnipke.  

Schnipke says her experience with campus organizations has been rewarding, and she advises newer Oilers to get involved.  

“My advice to younger students: get involved in a club or two that you really care about … the work and service the clubs do help the community and make you, as a student, feel like you can do something to change the lives of others,” said Schnipke.  

Schnipke, center, sings with the UF Concert-Chorale during its 2009 Christmas concert.

Like many new college students, Schnipke came to The University of Findlay unaware of what was in store for her — but she feels she has succeeded in having a well-rounded college experience.  
          
With the skills gained from UF and experience from a nine-month clinical stay at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, Schnipke has some new dreams, which she hopes will become reality after graduating from the University in December.            

“I hope to attend either Indiana University or Ohio State University Dental School next fall,” said Schnipke.  “After those four years I hope to enter into an orthodontics program and come back to Glandorf, my hometown, to practice and serve the unbelievable people in the communities that reside in and around that area.”            

By Hannah Wurm, communication/public relations major, Bucyrus, Ohio