Welcome to the Dragon Community: Hailen Ackerman

Q: What drew you to MSUM?
A: I’ve been a student here since 2017, but I also grew up right across the street. My whole family all came here, too, so it was meant to be that I ended up here in my career.

Q: What unique experiences or skills from your past job do you bring to MSUM?
A: Before starting this role, I was a graduate assistant in the Office of Admissions, so I got to do a lot of the recruitment process, which is useful for this role.

Q: How do you prefer to start your workday?
A: I dislike jumping right in, but I am a morning person, so I like to get everything organized right away, so I am more productive throughout the day.

Q: What’s your go-to productivity trick?
A: Taking a little walk.

Q: What’s one thing you’re learning now, and why is it important?
A: All the different nursing pathways.

Q: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose?
A: Aaron Rodgers.

Q: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: I’d like to visit Norway; my ancestors come from there so it would be nice to learn more about it and see it.

Q: What would we most likely find you doing during the weekend?
A: Bird watching.

Q: If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
A: Enhanced Strength.

Q: What’s your favorite place to eat in Fargo-Moorhead?
A: Chick-fil-A, specifically I love their Cobb Salad.