COSAM News Articles 2019 October COSAM Staff Spotlight - Glenda Stroud

COSAM Staff Spotlight - Glenda Stroud

Published: 10/08/2019

Glenda Stroud provides administrative support in main office of the Department of Physics. Learn more about her in this COSAM Staff Spotlight:

Q: What year did you start at COSAM?
A: 2015.

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: Working with the grad students who are a diverse group, and that makes it never boring.

Q: What is the best advice you have ever received at COSAM and from whom?
A: Jennifer Morris told me if I can multi-task and don’t mind interruptions you will be very good at this job.

Q: Where are you originally from?
A: I was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. The majority of my life I lived in White Plains, New York.

Q: What three words best describe you?
A: God fearing, kind, and patience.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Reading and walking.

Q: What is the one thing you do when no one is around?
A: Talk to God!

Q: What is your favorite place on campus?
A: The old coliseum is my favorite place on campus, because I enjoy exercising there after a long day at work.

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Black walnut ice cream.

Q: What is your dream travel destination?
A: Spain.

Q: What is your most memorable experience at COSAM?
A: Moving from Allison Lab to the new Leach Science building.

Q: If you could trade places with anyone at COSAM for just one day, who would it be and why?
A: I would love to trade places with Dr. Thomas, because he travels to so many places representing AU with ease and self-confidence.