Central MA College Standout: Worcester State’s Nicole Michaud

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Susan Wagner, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

Worcester State University (WSU) senior Nicole Michaud is a passionate advocate for environmental issues. The 21-year-old Geography major with a concentration in Environmental Studies is also pursuing a minor in Business Administration. A natural leader, she is president of the Environmental Advocacy Group, a member of the Executive Leadership Counsel at WSU and has been a member of the Divestment Team in Fall of 2013 and Pride Alliance in 2011. The Environmental Advocacy Group is holding a free screening of a documentary this week to help inform the public about making wise food decisions.

A conversation with Nicole Michaud

SW: Let's talk about the free screening of Genetic Roulette on January 30th, and how you are involved.

NM: Genetic Roulette is a powerful seminal documentary that provides never-before-seen-evidence pointing to genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the US population, especially among children.

The Environmental Advocacy Group at Worcester State University, of which I am currently president, is hosting a screening of Genetic Roulette, which "provides compelling evidence to help explain the deteriorating health of Americans, especially among children, and offers a recipe for protecting ourselves and our future." The event is a two-part movie screening. The first showing is open to Worcester State University students only, to be held in Lancer Landing in the Student Center from 12:15-2 pm. Refreshments have been donated by WSU's Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development. This will include cookies, cupcakes, hot apple cider, and iced tea.

The second screening of Genetic Roulette is open to the public. It is being held in the Eager Auditorium in the Sullivan Building from 6-8 pm this Thursday, the 30th. It will begin with organic appetizers, which were donated from the WSU's Office of Sustainability. After the screening there will be a Q&A with biologist and co-founder of Mass Right to Know GMOs Ed Stockman.

Both events are free but we would appreciate donations. Donations go to Mass Right to Know GMOs.

SW: Were you involved in advocacy before you came to Worcester State?

NM: When I started school I would often think to myself, “I am only a student, what effect can I have?” But now I know that being a student is a powerful position when you know how to lead a group to victory.

SW: How do you envision your future career?

NM: My goal is to marry sustainable business techniques, environmental awareness, and public involvement.

SW: What has been your most memorable course or professor?

NM: Introduction to Microeconomics with Professor William O’Brien.

SW: What are you passionate about in your personal life?

NM: Urban Garden, being outside, cooking, and spending time with my amazing boyfriend, friends, and family.

SW: Where do you go and what do you do when you leave campus?

NM: I enjoy meeting for a coffee with friends at Nu Cafe or a bite to eat at one of Worcester’s many amazing restaurants. I also enjoy hiking at Broad Meadow Brook and occasionally doing some volunteer work.

SW: What is your favorite quote?

NM: My favorite quote is “The more you know the more you need to learn.” –Steve Ahn

SW: What about your favorite book?

NM: The first novel I ever read by myself was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and I continued on to read the other six novels in the series, so they will always hold a special place in my heart.

SW: What would someone be surprised to learn about you?

NM: That I have a black belt in Tang Soo Do and I have trained in mixed martial arts!

SW: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

NM: Living in a world that integrates sustainability into every facet of the community.

 

Central MA College Standout is a weekly feature that profiles college and university students in Central MA or from the region. Join us every Tuesday for a look at the careers and lifestyles of today’s local college student. If you have suggestions for a profile, email [email protected].

Susan Wagner is the president of Susan Wagner PR. In this challenging economy, she has begun a new division to offer affordable start-up packages to new and emerging small businesses and non-profit organizations that include professional writing services, websites, collateral, marketing, social media, grassroots outreach and PR campaigns.

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