Alumni Help Computer Science Students Master the “Tech Interview”

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July 6, 2020 Gizmogram from Knox College

"Mastering the 'Tech Interview'": A pair of young men in t-shirts crouch together over a laptop.

At technology companies, the hiring process almost always includes a tech—or coding—interview where applicants are asked a programming question and expected to sketch out a solution. As part of Jaime Spacco’s Applied Data Structures course this spring, he invited alumni working in technology to help students understand what to expect.

Alumni Help Students Master the Tech Interview

Knox Bids Farewell to Six Longtime Faculty Members

Lane Sunderland (political science), Sue Hulett (political science), Charles Schulz ’72 (physics), Frederick Hord (Africana Studies), Jessie Dixon-Montgomery ’89 (modern languages), Joel Estes (educational studies), and Christie Cirone ’79 (journalism) have all retired.

Young Alum Finds Inspiration, Opportunity in Pandemic

Cortney Hill ’17 responded to the economic disruption of the pandemic in the Knoxiest way possible: He started his own business. Jr Film Academy combines Hill’s business education, teaching experience, and his talents as a freelance filmmaker.

“Let’s Talk Knox” with Caitlin Muelder ’96 and Veronica Langley ’21

Knox is launching a series of live conversations between alumni and students in the same field. The first features Caitlin Muelder and Veronica Langley talking theatre and acting. Watch live on Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. CT or visit Knox on Instagram.

Did You Know...

Caring for others is a core Knox value—even more so during a pandemic. The College recently signed the "Care Counts in Crisis" statement from 315 colleges, affirming that service, including caring for sick family members or looking after younger siblings, will have a positive impact on admission and financial aid decisions during these challenging times.

Read the Statement

Junior Lands Internship at Argonne National Laboratory

Charles Broomfield, a double-major in computer science and business and management, will spend the summer researching quantum computing models with the lab’s Strategic Sciences Division. “I was told the national labs prioritize the learning experience and growth of the interns, all while helping them produce research of their own.”

The Board of Trustees welcomed seven new general trustees and one new alumni trustee on July 1, 2020:

Nyerere Billups ’99 — general trustee (previously served as alumni trustee)
Susan Blew ’75 — general trustee returning from emeritus status
Michael Chubrich ’67 — general trustee
Gwen Lexow ’90 — alumni trustee
Helen Lin ’94 — general trustee
Dave Schulz ’74 — general trustee returning from emeritus status
Juliana Tioanda ’95 — general trustee
Scott Westerman ’84 — general trustee

The Board also welcomed one new faculty member and two new student members of standing committees:

Jennifer McCarthy Foubert, Educational Studies - Advancement, Academic Affairs
Lydia Mitchell ’22 - Admission & Financial Aid, Campus Life & Athletics
Daniel Bien ’22 - Committee on Finance, Committee on Facilities & Infrastructure

Did You Know...

Knox is once again welcoming prospective students to campus to meet with admission counselors and students. If you know students who are beginning their college search and think Knox would be a good fit, let us know! We’ll waive their application fee based on your recommendation.

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Watch the video: Cathy Satyal '21 on studying abroad in Denmark

International relations major and Nepal native Cathy Satyal '21 spent a term in Denmark thanks to a study abroad opportunity she found at Knox. She says a highlight of her journey was attending a meeting of the European Union, but equally important was the experience of living and studying in a different culture.

Cathy Satyal '21 in Denmark

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