Mestenhauser Student Award

Madeleine Schneider is an international student from Germany studying Software Engineering and Information Technology Management at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Madeleine quickly recognized the need for intercultural programming on campus and she began to get involved. She has organized several events including a German “language corner” where she was able to share a bit of her own culture and language. She is an enthusiastic leader committed to internationalizing the Crookston campus. Madeleine is currently the President of the Multicultural International Club, which promotes cultural sensitivity and awareness, connects domestic students with international students, and creates a community for students away from their home countries. In addition to that she is a Community Advisor on campus. Through this role, she is able to bring an international perspective to leadership and campus programming. Madeleine is also a member of the UMN Crookston women’s tennis team.