James Hartzer

Pronouns: He/Him/His 

MN Territories: Saint Paul south suburbs, northern half of the 553 zip code region

Other State Territories: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan

Education: B.A. in English, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Hometown: South Bend, Indiana

Favorite College Activity: During college, I enjoyed being involved in the slam poetry organization on campus. It was a great way to meet people, perform, travel across the country, build leadership experience, and engage with the local and national poetry communities.

Interesting Fact About Me: Before coming to Hamline, some of the places I've worked at included a library, a butcher shop, and a farm.

Favorite Place to Go in the Hamline-Midway Neighborhood: Ginkgo's! Great treats and fun things to look at while you're there.

Why I Love Hamline: It's been said before, but the people that make up the Hamline community are special. They're warm and welcoming and always have something interesting to talk about. I also love how the university is constantly updating academically, with new programs and ways for education to thrive.