Witt Nation Cast: About Mark Erickson

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Wittenberg Affiliation: President of the University
Hometown: Springfield, Ohio

What is your favorite Wittenberg memory?
My first year when I lived in Woodlawn Hall for several days and was doused in silly string by the leadership of student senate. I knew then that Wittenberg was the place for me.

Why Witt Nation?
It engages and reengages our alumni across the country and they are the key to our long-term success.

What is your involvement on the trip?
I alternate between President and Freeloader

What is a lesson you learned while at Wittenberg?
“Nothing but the best is good enough for Wittenberg!” This is a great place…better than we often give ourselves credit for.

Tunes?
Robbie Williams, The Eagles, James Taylor

Favorites:
Show: Miss Saigon
Movie: The Wizard of Oz ( I grew up watching it every year. Flying monkeys still scare me to death)
Team: Any Wittenberg team!
Book: The Kite Runner
Food: Thai food and also sushi
Music: Eagles “Hotel California”

Interesting fact about yourself:
I was born in England. I love musical theater and have seen more than 100 shows.

Road Trip Essentials:
My Ipod, Witt Nation t-shirt and workout clothes