Area Representative (AR) Spotlight

Area Representative (AR) Spotlight – Apa Danica Victory 

By John Resotko, Communication Committee Member 

What is your job title? 

• Cryomodule Production Engineer/FRIB Project Coordinator 

What area of campus (this refers to the area rep info on the APA website, like, East, South, North, etc.) building and department do you work in? 

• I am an AR in training for East Neighborhood 
• I work for FRIB in the Superconducting Cryomodule and Magnet Department 

How long have you been at MSU? 

• I have worked at MSU for 10 years, (4 years full time, and 6 years as a student) 

How long have you been an Area Representative? 

• I am currently still in training but have joined since April of this year (2021) 

Why is being a member of the Union important to you and what value does it bring? 

• I believe in representation and having your voice heard. I also believe that there is power in numbers. Being a part of the Union brings both of those beliefs together, advocating for the union members on campus. 

What words of advice do you have for the new hires at MSU? 

• Join your Union and then go to the MSU Union for Ice Cream. But in all seriousness, join the union and stay up to date with your benefits, go to events on campus, and connect with other Spartans.  

What do you love about working at MSU? 

• I love that I still learn something new after 10 years being on campus. Whether it’s a garden I haven’t explored or a new exhibit at the museum, things are always changing on campus. I also love being a part of a large global community. 

What do you like to do when you are not at work? 

• I love to take up new hobbies or revisit old ones. I am a self-taught quilter, I am an avid baker, and I love to make jams to go with things I bake. Most of my time outside of work involves creating items that I can share with others. 

Additional thinks to know about you: 

I have one pet, a dog named Oliver after the Green Arrow’s Oliver Queen. 

I like alternative music and my favorite band is The Killers. 

My favorite area restaurant is The Soup Spoon Café and my favorite dish is the Voodoo Pasta. 

My hobbies include quilting, jamming, baking, woodworking, and photography. 

 

The AR’s are appointed by the Executive Board and their role is to assist with distributing APA materials and information and to serve as a resource for members. AR’s are assigned to a geographic area of campus, so if there is not an AR in your immediate building, you can find one nearby. For a list of AR’s go to http://lay.wyz.mybluehost.me/about/area-representatives-2/