Name: Brenda Morse

Hometown: Murphysboro

High School: Aurora Central High School

Major(s): Music Education

RSO/Clubs: Advisor, Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Hobbies/Interests: I love to read and scrapbook. I will listen to any kind of music, and I'm always ready for a good theatrical production, either here or in St. Louis.

Favorite Place on Campus: McLeod Theatre or Shryock Auditorium

Best of SIUC: The diversity of our students, staff and faculty. We offer something for everyone here. There are opportunities galore and we encourage students to participate in as many as possible while pursuing their higher education.

Advice to New Students: Remember what your parents taught you before you left home. You're still the same person, just in a different place. Ask for advice when you need it, get help when necessary. Enjoy your time here, and plan for the future. Your education is the key to the rest of your life.