He’s not actually Santa Claus, don’t be fooled. However, he is one of the most jolly characters on campus. There isn’t a day when this “Campus Cutie” isn’t smiling and dedicatig his time to make campus a better place. Meet future John Deere employee Douglas Platt!
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Major: Computer Network Administration & Computer Network Investigations
Class: Senior
Campus Involvement: SGA President, CAB Night Life Co-Chair, Football
Relationship Status: Single
Favorite food: Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller from Taco Bell (with guac and no sour cream)
Favorite Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Favorite Disney movie: Hercules
Favorite drink: Whiskey Sprite w/ Lime
Favorite restaurant in the QC: Bierstube
Perfect date: Something out of the ordinary, like a murder mystery dinner or spelunking followed by dinner at a Hibachi grill and some wine
Life motto: “You have to be odd to be number one”
Secret talent: I can do a handstand for 5 WHOLE seconds
Guilty pleasure: White Chocolate Mochas (they’re not THAT basic)
#1 Favorite Song: Don’t Stay by Linking Park
Top of the bucket list: Become a fully certified sky diver by the time I’m 24
Role Model: Hines Ward
Dream job: Astronaut
Spirit Animal: Gorilla
Advice to freshmen: Find some club or activity that you’re passionate about and embrace it. Do everything you can to get involved, make friends and make that experience as memorable and enjoyable as possible for yourself.
Why do you love SAU: Ambrose really is like its own little community. Wherever you go you’re going to see someone you know who’ll be ready to give you a smile and a friendly hello.