Owen Schwarzentraub

Each semester, I volunteer at least 40 hours through Kappa Sigma at SIUE. A majority of these hours come from my responsibilities as Recruitment Chair, where I spend time organizing recruitment events, meeting potential new members, and helping grow our fraternity. As a fraternity, we also take pride in supporting military heroes through our involvement in charitable events and fundraising efforts. Being involved in Kappa Sigma has taught me valuable leadership, communication, and time management skills while giving me the opportunity to make a positive impact on my fraternity and the community.

Working as a bartender has helped me develop strong communication and customer service skills by interacting with a wide variety of customers daily. I have learned how to communicate clearly, build relationships, and handle difficult situations while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Working as a Package Handler at UPS helped me develop a stronger work ethic and taught me the importance of perseverance. The physically demanding and fast paced environment pushed me to stay focused, work efficiently and overcome challenges.