The two advisors for the Honors Student Council are there to offer guidance, support, and keep things running smoothly. They help the council stay on track with the Honors Program’s goals and are a go-to resource for advice, planning, and leadership development.
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Luke Buckman is the Director of Admissions & Special Programs in the University Honors Program. He has been the staff adviser for Honors Student Council since it began in 2006. He also serves as the adviser for the Black & Brown Honors Society and The White Squirrel Literary & Arts Magazine. Luke also directs the Brown Fellows Scholarship Program and the Betty and David Jones Scholarship Program. He directs the Honors application and admission processes, recruitment efforts, serves on scholarship selection committees, and the Honors living learning communities (LLCs) experience in Kurz Hall. He earned his B.A. with a double major in English and Humanities, followed by a M.A. in Higher Education Administration from U of L. He has taught Honors courses as part of the Louisville Experience LLC, the Service & Social Justice LLC, and occasionally as part of the Honors Scholars seminars program. His classes explore the relationship between music scenes, cultural production, and social movements. Luke is a co-founder of the Martin Luther King Scholars Program. His advising work has received recognition at the regional and national level, and he is a two-time recipient of the University’s Award for Exemplary Advising. He is a past recipient of the university’s RSO Adviser of the Year Award and was the 2021 UofL LGBT Center Advocate Award Winner.
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Top 4 consists of President, EVP, Treasurer, and Secretary. Together, Top 4 works to keep everything running smoothly and they handle everything from overseeing events, managing budgets, mentoring members, and keeping records organized. Their leadership and coordination help keep the council on track and make sure things get done right.
President
My name is Anna Morris, and I am a third year student studying Geography and Urban Studies, and I hope to become a transportation engineer after college. I joined HSC because right away, I felt accepted and welcomed into the community, and I hope to continue this as President! Outside of HSC, you can find me reading, playing board games, or doing a jigsaw puzzle.
Exec. Vice President
Hello! I am Isabella Cahill and I am the current Executive Vice President of HSC. I am a senior biology major and Spanish minor on the pre-med track. After graduation, I plan on taking a gap year and then attending Medical School! My other involvements on campus include Student Activities Board where I serve as the Operations Director. I joined HSC as a sophomore wanting to get more involved on campus and connect with other like-minded students. It is safe to say I have found a community in HSC and have learned invaluable skills I will take with me after graduation.
Secretary
Hi! My name is Katie Graves and I am a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and minoring in psychology on the pre med track. I first joined HSC as a way to get more involved with my honors community through our various events and build connections with like-minded individuals who share similar goals to my own. Outside of HSC, I stay involved on campus as a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Phi Delta Epsilon, and other organizations. When I’m not on campus or in class, you’ll find me in the kitchen baking, listening to music, or spending time with my roommates!
Treasurer
Hello hello! My name is Brady Boyer, and I am the HSC Treasurer. Some things about me:
I am majoring in Urban Studies with minors in Data Analytics & Sociology.
I hope to become a transportation planner and work for the FTA!
Outside of HSC, I am a barista at Sunergos and a First-Year Leadership Co-Director for the Engage Lead Serve Board. I joined HSC to foster growth within the Honors community here-- before being treasurer, I was the Social Committee VP!
Academics provides academic support to students and connects students and staff with research/career opportunities across disciplines. We have done a Research and Mentorship Roundtable annually, a lecture series, and a Metro Council panel. We hope to become a vessel for students to get access to professional and academic opportunities happening in Louisville.
Hello, I’m Kelsey Raymer and I’m the current Academics VP of HSC! I’m a junior political science and social work major on the pre-law track. I joined HSC because I wanted to build community with the people around me and host events that push the boundaries for student involvement. Since joining HSC, I have met so many amazing people that I’m happy to call my friends. All of which have contributed to the amazing experience I’ve had on campus. In addition to HSC, I am also an ambassador for ELSB’s Vote Everywhere, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, a Porter Scholar, and a McConnell Scholar. Outside of clubs you’ll probably find me hanging out with friends, reading, going to museums, and more than likely drinking a matcha.
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Outreach focuses on connecting students to the greater Louisville community. Too often, students end up spending the majority of their time on campus, rarely venturing into the city to see all it has to offer. Outreach seeks to solve this issue by bringing bits of Louisville to campus! Some of our events this past year include Outreach October, Small Press and Arts Festival, Savoring Black Excellence, and Battle of the Bands. Outreach provides many opportunities to get involved in the Louisville community and art scene while supporting locals and having fun!
Hi! I'm Kylie Strehl and I'm a third year student double-majoring in Political Science and English, minoring in Spanish, and pursuing my M.A. in Political Science through the Accelerated Program. I am also a shift lead at Seven Brew and the Legislative Research Assistant for District 15 of Louisville Metro Council. I have happily been a part of HSC since I was a freshman, and am so grateful for the opportunities it has brought me not only for personal growth and leadership, but also the support of a community of like-minded peers all determined to make campus a better place.
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The goal of the Service committee is to provide opportunities for students to volunteer and to engage in the community around us. Our biggest event is the Nonprofit Fair where 52 nonprofits talked to students about their different volunteer and internship opportunities. We also have semesterly fundraising weeks, and this past year we raised over $1,500 for two local nonprofits! We also have events like Volunteer Fair, Pack and Give Back, and other on-campus volunteering events that allow students to help out nonprofits without having to leave campus!
Hi! My name is Trisha Eedarapalli, and I am the current Service Vice President of HSC. I am a senior Mathematics major with a track in Actuarial Science, with Computer Science and Finance minors. I joined HSC my freshman year and joined the Service committee, where I also became a chair and then served as the Service VP for the past two years! HSC has been a huge part of my college experience, and I have gained so many connections, friendships, and opportunities to grow as a person and leader through this wonderful organization. Outside of HSC, I am a member of the UofL Cardinal Singers and Actuarial Club. I also work as a REACH MRC Tutor, Math SLA, and an Actuarial Intern for Humana. Outside of school, I love to run, read, puzzle, and rank local chai lattes!! After graduation, I plan to work at an insurance company as an Actuarial Analyst.
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Social committee puts on many social events across campus to get students involved and connected on campus. We put on a lot of seasonal and holiday events, our biggest being the Fall Festival.
Hey everyone! I’m Mia Soard, currently a sophomore studying Political Science and Communication here at UofL. I joined HSC because I wanted to get involved on campus and make connections in the Honors community, and I’ve had an amazing time and had so much fun with the people on council. On campus, I’m involved in the Honors Scholars, the Student Orientation Staff, and am Cardinal Guide. I love movies and tv, making new friends, caffeine, hiking, and HSC!
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Social Media is based on marketing the events produced by the other HSC committees, meaning there is a lot of collaboration between this committee and the others. We mainly post about events through the HSC Instagram account (@uofl_hsc) and are in charge of the Honors Student Council website, which you are on right now. :)
Hi! My name is Pooja Gadireddy, and I’m a junior majoring in Public Health on the Pre-Dental track with a Biology minor. I currently serve as the Social Media Coordinator for HSC. I joined HSC during my sophomore year to become more involved with the honors community on campus, and I can proudly say it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. As Social Media Coordinator, I get to freely express my creative side, which isn’t something I often do in my coursework. Outside of HSC, you’ll likely find me listening to music, spending time with my roommates, or working as an SLA for CHEM 201!
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Historian is a smaller sized committee that records Honor’s Student Council’s History on campus and in Louisville. We plan on 1) continuing our Honors documentary project 2) taking records of Council’s campus events and volunteering through photos and video 3) doing potential volunteer work!
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