Women's Volleyball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Morgan Jensen, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Morgan Jensen
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown (High School):  Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Women’s Volleyball
Major:  Music Education- Choral Emphasis


Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I chose UW-Whitewater because it has one of the best Music Education programs in the Midwest and has an extremely competitive volleyball program. I could see myself being successful at UW-Whitewater in the classroom and on the court.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am a member and secretary for the Student National Association of Teachers of Singing (SNATS), a member and secretary for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and a member of the National Association for Music Educators (NAfME).
 
What causes do you care about?
I care about female representation in sports, politics, and positions of power.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy the freedom to be involved in many different things in addition to playing really competitive volleyball!
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Fries and Tartar Sauce
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Caramel Pecan
Non-Athletic Spot-on Campus?  Greenhill Center of the Arts Atrium
Movie?  The Notebook
Holiday?  Thanksgiving
Food?  French Fries
Musical Group/Artist?  Bruno Mars
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Athletes Unlimited Volleyball
Vacation Spot?  - Costa Rica
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Being named WIAC Defensive Player of the Year.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
I love getting to travel with my teammates!
 
One word that describes your team?
Successful.
 
One word that describes you?
Competitive.
 
What is your dream job? 
Collegiate Volleyball Coach.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to New Orleans.
---Learn to play the ukulele.
---Go see the Eiffel Tower.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Singing!

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
None.
 
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