Someone You Should Know
Andy Small, Lab Manager,
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry
What are the responsibilities of your position?
I oversee the business, maintenance, instructional labs and safety aspects of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
How did you choose your profession?
I answered an ad in the paper for a position on the Grounds crew, but did not get the job. The next ad was for chemistry lab manager.
What is the best part about your job?
I enjoy working with the students and the people at Northern.
What is something unique about your position?
In the chemistry department, what you don't know can hurt you!
If you weren't in your current job field, what would you be doing?
I would be working out west in the mountains teaching biology and coaching basketball.
What are you reading?
I'm reading "Beyond the Medal: A Journey from Their Heart to Yours," by Peter Lemon, a book about words to live by from 94 of the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor winners.
What music are you listening to?
I listen to country, church and old-time rock and roll.
What good movies have you seen lately?
I have three young children; do Disney movies count?
Do you have a favorite TV show?
I have three young children; do cartoons count?
Any words to live by?
Get involved. Make a difference. Life is so short that we should all try to make the world a better place for those around us.
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