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
Clare keady, President
Hi! My name is Clare Keady and I am a freshman from Skaneateles, NY, studying RTVF and entrepreneurship. 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 CRC's president this year as I believe we have the best dorm community around! Please reach out if you ever want to chat :)
clarekeady2028@u.northwestern.edu
As President, Clare 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.
James Wilson, Vice President
Hey, my name is James, and I'm a sophomore in Medill studying Journalism and Creative Writing. I'm originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and as such, my first declaration as Vice President is that no one is allowed to ask me to pronounce the word "bag". For fun, I love trying out new restaurants, playing tennis, beach volleyball, stalking people on LinkedIn, reading, and watching bad horror movies in the BSR. On campus, I'm involved with crossword team, QMA, and student publishing. I'm super excited to be in a leadership position for what is ostensibly the best dorm on campus! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
jameswilson2028@u.northwestern.edu
As Vice President, James 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.
Henry schacht, treasurer
Hey! My names Henry Schacht and I am a second year student doubling majoring in MMSS and Econ in Weinberg. Some of my hobbies include running and reading! I love CRC because of all the great social spaces for getting together and watching movies. As the treasurer of CRC I am responsible for making sure our budget is in order so that we can have all our fun events!
henryschacht2028@u.northwestern.edu
As treasurer, Henry 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.
Peyton nelesen, secretary
Hii! I’m Peyton and I’m a freshman studying RTVF and Music Composition, as well as pursuing a minor in Economics. I’m originally from the California Bay Area but live in NYC now. I absolutely love all things film, music (especially from the 90’s!), reading, thrifting, and creating! CRC has been such a lovely home to me for my freshman year, so I’m thrilled to be a part of exec this year!! :)
peytonnelesen2028@u.northwestern.edu
As secretary, Peyton records the minutes for executive board meetings and for All-College Meetings, writes the weekly CRC Newsletter, and creates the Tinkle Times, published in the bathroom stalls.
Owen Schelkopf, Academic 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 the academic chair, Owen 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.
Michael james, co-social chair
Hey everyone, my name is Michael and I will be serving as one of your social chairs! I am at Bienen for Music Education and Horn Performance, as well as a very possible minor in Composition some time in the future. I am also on the club tennis team here at Northwestern. Much of my free time is spent in a practice room or in one of the lounges here at East Fairchild, but I also like to play games, watch movies, and do athletic things when I get the chance. As social chair, I will be planning and leading events, so feel free to reach out with questions if you ever need regarding CRC happenings or occasions.
michaeljames2028@u.northwestern.edu
As co-Social Chair, Michael 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.
Alex myres, philanthropy chair
Hello! My name is Alex Myres, and I am a freshman English major hoping to get involved in the Creative Writing program. I’m from a small town in Illinois called Hennepin. Some of my hobbies include writing, taking walks around campus, and theater (a potential minor of mine). During my time at CRC, I hope to provide all of the current and new CRCitizens with opportunities to make a better community. If you have any questions or suggestions about philanthropy, or just want to chat about something, feel free to reach out to me!
alexmyres2028@u.northwestern.edu
As the philanthropy chair, Alex 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.
Jorje lara, co-social chair
Hey folks! I’m Jorje, and I’m a first-year from the great American city of Chicago, IL, currently pursuing a major in Theatre and a minor in Film & Media Studies. When not in CRC, at a CRC event, or in class, you can find me around campus doing improv with The Titanic Players, hanging out with The Blackout, putting on new work with Vertigo Productions, singing in the Alice Millar Chapel Choir, or music directing a show somewhere (probs). I also act occasionally. When they let me. Feel free to find me and chat about any of the above! I also love trains, so if you ever want to talk trains (or other forms of transit), I'm your guy. Boy can I talk about transit. And, like, other things. (Probs.)
jorjelara2028@u.northwestern.edu
As co-Social Chair, Jorje 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.
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.
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