Welcome Justin Fraase, executive director of Campus and Community Relations
Have you met Justin Fraase yet? He is the new executive director of Campus and Community Relations. He works closely with President Tim Downs in communicating things that are going on with campus to staff, faculty, and students.
Q: What drew you to MSUM?
A: This is home. Both my wife and I are from here and being able to come back was the goal.
Q: What unique experiences or skills from your past job do you bring to MSUM?
A: I’m excited to take what I have learned from each past higher-ed jobs – working with different teams and communities – and apply it here.
Q: What’s one thing that has surprised you about MSUM?
A: How engaged everyone is on campus.
Q: How do you prefer to start your workday?
A: Usually a cup of coffee, maybe two.
Q: What’s your go-to productivity trick? Or what energizes you at work?
A: Being able to have time to reflect, like starting my morning by checking my email or my schedule for the day and prioritizing everything.
Q: What’s the most interesting thing you’re working on right now?
A: The AI Institute here on campus.
Q: What’s something—big or small—that you’re really good at?
A: Obtaining many hobbies at once.
Q: If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
A: Teleportation
Welcome to the Dragon Community, Justin!