About

In Brief

I am Joshua P. Larson, a full-time student enrolled at Iowa State University studying journalism & mass communications and Spanish while staying busy with work, band, and other extracurricular activities.

Employment

As a student web application developer at the Office of Student Financial Aid, I spend a great deal of time developing applications for the office. I also work for the Vice President of Student Affairs at ISU developing websites.

I work as a staff writer for the Iowa State Daily when I have the time. During Spring 2009, I covered the Veishea beat and learned a lot about how the organization works and how it affects the ISU community.

During summer and winter breaks, I also work at Fareway Stores, Inc. as a carry-out.

Extracurricular Activities

I am an active member of the Iota Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Kappa Kappa Psi is a national honorary band fraternity. The fraternity serves various musical ensembles on campus. I spend a lot of time with my fraternity brothers performing service duties.

During the Fall, I also enjoy being part of the ISUCF’V'MB (the Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band). My experience with the band has been wonderful, and I hope to continue working with the band throughout the remainder of my time here.

I’m also the General Manager of ISUtv, a student-run television station that is broadcast in Ames and Nevada, Iowa on Mediacom channel 18. I’m constantly working to maintain and improve the quality and the membership within the organization. In the past, most of my time has been spent involved with Newswatch 18, a news program similar to a traditional nightly news program. Tune in to see the program (almost) every Wednesday night at 8:00 p.m.!

Personal

While not involved with my families (band, fraternities, clubs) at ISU, I like to spend time with my mom, dad, and two sisters. I live out in the country, where the nearest neighbor is a mile away. We have four dogs, two chickens, farm cats, and a house cat – the house is never lonely.

I like to spend time with music, technology, and the outdoors. There’s a part of me that wishes he could spend more time on his own in the wilderness and a part of me that yearns for more social time. I do find a balance, however, and try to be productive in meantime.

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