college staff
ROGER BOYE, FACULTY CHAIR
Roger Boye joined the ranks of Northwestern University’s emeritus faculty in 2005.
In addition to serving as faculty chair of the Communications Residential College, he also directs the Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute (known as the “Cherub Program”) and is parliamentarian of the Northwestern Faculty Senate.
As faculty chair, Roger provides support to members of the executive board in the operation of the residential college, and organizes faculty-led events and excursion for the residential college's members.
r-boye@northwestern.edu
CHARLES WHITAKER, ASSOCIATE CHAIR
Charles Whitaker is the dean of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and a Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Clinical Professor. Since joining the Medill faculty in 1993, he has taught courses in news writing, magazine writing, magazine editing and blogging.
The Associate Chair is ordinarily a full-time faculty member who is selected by the Faculty Chair from among the college’s fellows to share some of the Faculty Chair's responsibilities and can take on projects such as language tables, helping recruit fellows, organizing excursions, or teaching a residential college seminar.
c-whitaker@northwestern.edu
Hannah Feiner, ASSISTANT CHAIR
Hannah Feiner is a doctoral student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department. Her research focuses on developing communication interventions for young children with developmental disabilities from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
As the assistant chair of CRC, Hannah works closely with Roger Boye, the faculty chair of CRC, and members of the executive board to help support the CRC community. Her primary responsibilities include scheduling lunches with faculty and fellows, organizing trips and tours for CRC, and buying food and drinks for CRC events.
hannahfeiner2026@u.northwestern.edu
STUDENT EXECUTIVE BOARd
Ellie Caro, President
Hi there! My name is Ellie Caro and I am a second year double majoring in Theatre and Environmental Policy. I am also a songwriter, an Emerging Scholar, and a NYT Games enthusiast. As President of CRC, you can come to me with any residential needs whether it be figuring out the BSR (Big Screening Room) or simply needing a listening ear. I am so excited for all our new CRCitizens this fall and I can't wait to welcome and support you all!
elliecaro2027@u.northwestern.edu
As President, Ellie presides over executive board meetings and All-College Meetings, represents the Communications Residential College on the Residential College Board and during University events, oversees residential college activities, ensures officers fulfill their responsibilities, and organizes CRC's internal elections.
Dillon Nashelsky, Vice President
Hi! I’m Dillon - CRC’s Vice President. I’m a second year studying Theatre and Psychology. Outside of CRC, I act in both student theatre, film productions, and voiceover work on campus! I’m also a co-technical director of WAVE Productions, one of the student theatre boards on campus. For fun, I play video games, watch student theatre just about every weekend, and generally goof off with my friends! Please reach out if you need a hand with anything, CRC related or otherwise, I’m happy to help!
Dillonnashelsky2027@u.northwestern.edu
As Vice President, Dillon keeps track of points for all CRC members, administers the yearly housing lottery, coordinates housing assignments for returning CRC members, and acts as the president if and when necessary.
Caleb Evans, IM Sports Chair
Hello, my name is Caleb. I am CRC’s IM sports chair. I’m a second-year studying journalism. At Northwestern I am a member of Northwestern's sports radio station, WNUR Sports, I sing in Northwestern's gospel choir, NCE, and I am a member of the Northwestern chapter of NABJ. Outside of school, I enjoy playing and watching sports, going to performing arts productions and writing poetry. My favorite sport is football, but I also enjoy basketball and baseball. I am a Chicago Bears fan from Maryland (don't ask) and a St. Louis Cardinals fan (I was born in Missouri). I am pumped to share my passion for sports with everyone and hopefully make CRC an athletic juggernaut. Ultimately, I just want to make the dorm a great place for all CRCitizens.
calebevans2027@u.northwestern.edu
As IM Sports Chair, Caleb coordinates CRC’s Intramural Sports teams and their games. Past team sports have included Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer, and Softball.
ALan Shu, Treasurer
Hello. I’m Alan, a first-year studying economics and mathematics. I am also CRC’s treasurer! I am also involved in the Northwestern Concert Band playing the clarinet. Outside of classes I would either be buried under my pile of work or playing video games with my friends. Feel free to come to me with any questions I can help with.
alanshu2027@u.northwestern.edu
As treasurer, Alan maintains CRC's financial records, receives and disburses funds at the direction of the executive board, and works with the Student Organization Finance Office to manage CRC's accounts.
Aditi Adve, Secretary
Hey there, I’m Aditi, your SeCRCetary!! I’m a second-year, originally from Champaign, IL, studying RTVF and PoliSci. Around campus, I’m also involved in (and will shamelessly plug) The Blackout, NU Democrats, The Deep End, UPEP, and various student films. I’m down to chat with y’all anytime about anything — Northwestern, music, NYT games, politics, TV shows, puppies, anything! And if you need me for some reason, your best bet is probably the nearest coffee shop.
aditiadve2027@u.northwestern.edu
As secretary, Aditi records the minutes for executive board meetings and for All-College Meetings, writes the weekly CRC Newsletter, and publishes the Tinkle Times, published in the bathroom stalls.
Clare Keady, co-social chair
Hi! My name is Clare Keady and I am a freshman from Skaneateles, NY, studying RTVF and Mathematics. I am currently a member of Griffin's Tale and I am looking forward to getting involved in more clubs at Northwestern! I love binge watching shows, performing and managing theater, singing, watching and logging movies on letterboxd, spending time with friends, baking and cooking, writing poetry, traveling, and listening to music 24/7. I am super excited to be one of CRC's social chairs this year and I look forward to planning some awesome events! Please reach out if you ever want to chat :)
clarekeady2028@u.northwestern.edu
As co-Social Chair, Clare plans and organizes a social event for the residential college at least once every two weeks for a minimum of four per quarter, and also provides food for munchies and coordinates one major social event every quarter.
Price collier, academic chair
Hi! I’m Price, and I am a second year dual-degree studying mechanical engineering and RTVF. I am a member of Griffin’s Tale and the Dean’s Advisory Council for the school of communication. I love watching movies, acting, writing, playing games, and just generally making time! If you ever want to engage more with CRC or it’s amazing fellows, let me know!
pricecollier2027@u.northwestern.edu
As the academic chair, Price organizes and publicizes firesides and other academic activities at CRC, recruits and retains faculty fellows in conjunction with the Faculty Chair and Executive Board, and supplements the relationship between the Assistant Chair and faculty fellows.
Rose carlson, philanthropy chair
Hey Wildcats! I'm a second-year studying Journalism and Earth & Planetary Sciences. On campus, I'm involved with WNUR News, UPEP, and likely some more earth science-y things this fall. I love yapping about rocks, biking, fluvial systems, Northwestern basketball, Shakespearean monologues, the oxford comma, and Tracy Chapman, so feel free to find me if you want to chat about any of those topics (or something else totally unrelated lol). When I'm not in class, at the library, or in CRC, you can probably find me biking into Chicago along the lakefront trail or cheering on the 'Cats. I'm hoping to hold a lot of conservation and outdoor-centered events this fall. Feel free to reach out via email!
rosecarlson2027@u.northwestern.edu
As the philanthropy chair, Rose organizes and publicizes philanthropic activities and opportunities for CRC members at on-campus and off-campus locations, and organizes one major CRC philanthropy event every quarter.
Owen Schelkopf, co-social chair
Hi, my name is Owen and I am a first year majoring in Biology with a Pre-Med track. I am from Sutton Nebraska. I play club rugby.
owenschelkopf2028@u.northwestern.edu
As co-Social Chair, Owen plans and organizes a social event for the residential college at least once every two weeks for a minimum of four per quarter, and also provides food for munchies and coordinates one major social event every quarter.
August Martone, Tech Chair
Hi! My name is August and I am a first-year majoring in RTVF. I am from College Park and MoCo, MD. I am also a part of Titanic Players and The Blackout.
augustmartone2028@u.northwestern.edu
As Tech Chair, August is responsible for the general upkeep of CRC's equipment rooms and facilities, buying new equipment and supplies, and administering the CRC film grant.
FACULTY Fellows
CRC has a team of wonderful faculty fellows, with expertise ranging from Radio/TV/Film to Journalism to Communication Studies, and more.
Periodically, fellows join the student community for weekly Fellows Lunches in Allison Dining Hall or offer firesides at which students can join them in an informal setting to discuss a chosen topic.
Jeremy Birnholtz
Associate Professor
Communication Studies
Catherine Carrigan
Assistant Professor
Radio/TV/Film
Darren Gergle
Professor
Communication Studies
Pierce Gradone
Associate Professor
Radio/TV/Film
DesiRee hanford
Professor
Medill
Candy Lee
Professor
Medill
Cheryl tan
Lecturer, George R.R. Martin Chair
Medill
JA Adande
Associate Professor/Program Director
Sports Journalism
Caitlin Body
Assistant Professor
Theater
Linda Gates
Professor
Theater
Joe Germuska
Executive Director, Knight Lab
Medill
Ava Greenwell
Professor
Journalism Editorial
John Kupetz
Adjunct Lecturer
Medill
Jon marshall
Assistant Professor
Medill