Meet our very first Campus Celebrity, Laura Armstrong. If you’re a part of the Greek community at CU or considering Rush this year, this smiling face may seem familiar. As president of the Panhellenic Council, Armstrong represents the nearly 2,000 women at CU and can be found at almost any Greek event! Read on to learn more:
Name: Laura Armstrong
Birthday: Feb. 23, 1994
Hometown: Lone Tree, Colo.
Year: 2016
Major: psychology and sociology
What organizations on campus are you involved in? CU Panhellenic Council and CU Students Against Modern Day Slavery
What is a quote you live by? “Everyone walks into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.”
What is the craziest thing you have ever done? “Beg my parents to let me go to boarding school.”
What are your hobbies? “I love making dream catchers, reading books about human trafficking and binge watching documentaries on Netflix.”
What is your favorite place to eat in Boulder? Snooze!
What is your favorite thing to do in Boulder? “People-watch on Pearl Street.”
What do you like to do in your free time? “Sleep and having a quiet night in with my best friends.”
Do you have a boyfriend? Yes.
What kind of guys are you into? “Guys who ask girls out on a date in person, opens the door for her and calls her beautiful everyday.”
Do you have any weird habits? “I always have to make my bed before I leave the house.”
Where do you see yourself in five years? “Rescuing human trafficking victims.”
Can you talk a little bit about your position as Panhellenic President?
“As Panhellenic President I maintain overall responsibility for the Panhellenic Executive Council as well as all 10 sororities comprised of approximately 2,000 women involved in and around campus. I am also the liaisons between the university and Greek Life; I advocate on behalf of the Panhellenic community and represent Greek Life as a student leader.”
Why did you decide to run for Panhellenic President?
“I decided to run for Panhellenic President because I wanted to make a positive change in CU Greek Life, become a stronger leader and help women in the Greek community become more educated about safety and sexual assault.”
What is your favorite part about it? What is the hardest part about being president?
“My favorite thing about being president is working with all of the chapter presidents, my executive board, and the university. The hardest part about being president is making the tough calls on a variety of obstacles. I always follow my gut and do what I believe is best for the community, but that does not always mean it is the most popular decision.”
From representing the entire Greek community to raising awareness for modern day slavery, Laura is definitely on the road to making a difference in the world. Want to follow Laura? Check out her Instagram @lauraarmstrong23!