The College of Applied Health Sciences has an array of faculty that are renowned in their areas of research and instruction. But AHS would not be able to operate as efficiently without its staff, who are the backbone of this great college. Periodically, we will shine the light on one of these staffers so their colleagues can get to know them better. This time, it’s Tim Tiger, a graduate student services advisor in the Dept. of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
Q: What drew you to the University of Illinois?
A: I was recruited here for the MFA in Jewelry & Metals, which I completed in 2001.
Q: How long have you been in AHS?
A: I started working with RST in fall of 2007.
Q: What’s your favorite part of your job?
A: Working with and assisting students and helping them feel part of the Illini family!
Q: What’s your favorite spot on campus?
A: The Quad.
Q: The best part of being an Illini is …
A: Knowing that we are at one of the best education institutions in the world!
Q: What’s your favorite movie?
A: “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”
Q: What’s your favorite TV show?
A: Past: “X-Files”
Current: “Curse of Oak Island”
Q: What’s your go-to snack?
A: Fun-sized Krackel
Q: What’s the last book you read?
A: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People
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“Tim’s an integral part of RST, and he has a genuine desire to be of service. Our faculty, students and staff count on him, and he manages to make it all happen with a smile and a great attitude. Thank you, Tim!” — Carla Santos, Department Head, Dept. of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.