Michelle M.

Burwell
113 S. Poplar St.
Oxford, OH 45056
Burwelmm@muohio.edu
(419)-564-8105
Education
Miami University, OH (August 2005- December 2008)
Major: Journalism and political science
GPA: 3.56 overall; 3.83 in journalism; 3.42 in political science
Florence, Italy; Study abroad summer 2007
Gained sense of independence and leadership through travel in Rome, Venice, Cinque
Terre, Barcelona, Interlaken and Munich
Activities on Campus
Alpha Phi Sorority
Director of Campus Activities: (December 2006-December 2007)
Led 130 girls in all philanthropic and campus-related events
Organized 130 girls for Greek Week (athletic and community service competition)
Director of Philanthropy: (December 2007- December 2008)
Organized Alpha Phi’s primary philanthropy, “King of Hearts”
Marketed, searched for sponsorship, ran the event; worked with $2,000 budget
Raised more than $3,200 for Alpha Phi Foundation (cardiac awareness for women)
Adopt-a-School: (September 2006- December 2007)
Tutored children in reading and writing at Talawanda Middle School
Journalism Experience
The Miami Student; staff writer covering on campus news and events
The Miami Quarterly; quarterly contributor to campus magazine where I researched,
reported and wrote feature stories concerning the Miami community
Amusement; Lifestyle editor of weekly entertainment section of The Miami Student
where I wrote articles covering popular trends in fashion, travel, books, music and health
and used InDesign to design my weekly page layout
The Oxford Press; Intern for local Oxford where I wrote everything from feature stories to photo
cut lines on topics ranging from the city election to Christmas charity events
Political Science classes taken: Political Thinking, American Political System, Modern World
Governments, World Politics, Politics of Eastern Europe, European Union: Politics and Policies,
Comparative Security Issues, Women and the Law, Administrative Law and Global Governance
References
Carol Glotfelter;
Alpha Phi Advisor
513-943-9429
glotfelter@fuse.net
Edward Arnone;
Miami University Journalism Professor in Florence, Italy; Director- Center for Media,
Democracy and Civic Life;
937-219-6606
arnoneej@muohio.edu