Sydney Zatz

University of Iowa, Class of 2019
From Iowa City, IA

My name is Sydney Zatz and I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I was born and raised in Eagan, Minnesota and I am currently working towards earning my undergraduate degree here at Iowa. I am double-majoring in Journalism and Sports Studies. Ever since middle school I've always been known for being actively involved outside of the classroom. In high school I was an avid choir student. I also spent time working with the theater department and other various student orgs. I got involved with my high school newscast, Eagan AM my junior year and from there my passion for journalism was born. Here at Iowa I have continued to become involved outside of the classroom. I work with the Big Ten Student U, S.T.A.T. (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) and I am assistant producing and a weather anchor for Daily Iowan TV this fall. I also have my own radio show on the student-run radio station KRUI and I am a TA for the Passport Project. Last year I also took part in Dance Marathon and EdOnCampus. In my free time I enjoy going to concerts and binge-watching reality TV. I am also a content creator for the odyssey. I enjoy traveling and aspire to travel to as many countries as possible. If I could travel to any place in the world, I would choose Greece.

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Education

University of Iowa

Sydney in the News

Sydney Zatz graduates from the University of Iowa

Sydney Zatz, a University of Iowa student from Eagan, MN 55122, was one of more than 4,800 UI undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to participate in graduation ceremonies in May. Syd...

June, 12 2019 - University of Iowa

Sydney Zatz helps raise almost $3 million for UI Stead Family Children's Hospital as participant in annual fund raising event

Sydney Zatz of Iowa City, IA was one of more than 1,700 current University of Iowa students who recently collaborated to raise almost $3 million in financial support for the UI Stead Family Childre...

March, 26 2019 - University of Iowa

Spring 2018 Dean's List

Students named to the University of Iowa spring 2018 Dean's List

June, 27 2018 - University of Iowa

Spring 2017 Dance Marathon

University of Iowa Dance Marathon is a student-run philanthropy that creates and sustains special projects to provide emotional and financial support for pediatric oncology and bone marrow transpla...

March, 28 2017 - University of Iowa

Fall 2016 Dean's List

Students named to the University of Iowa fall 2016 Dean's List

February, 03 2017 - University of Iowa

Class of 2019

The University of Iowa welcomes students to the Class of 2019.

February, 03 2017 - University of Iowa

Work Experience

Vice President of Coordination and Communication at Future Alumni Network

December 2016 - Present

Food and Beverage Attendant/Retail Salesclerk at Crayola Experience Mall of America

I was apart of the food and beverage team at the Crayola experience. I not only maintained a clean and friendly environment in the Crayola cafe. But, I helped to ring up customers on the register and I cooked and prepared their meals. I rotated between the Crayola cafe and the Snack Shack. At the snack shack, I was responsible for serving guests and keeping a clean and friendly environment.

June 2016 - Present

Passport Project First-Year Seminar Peer Mentor at The University of Iowa

I am a teachers assistant for the Passport Project. A class that requires students to go out and explore Iowa City. How they obtain a grade in the class is by going out and writing about their experiences. There are several different category requirements the students must meet such as "humanities","life at Iowa" and "performing arts." I am responsible for a small group of students. I am in charge of making sure their work is done on time and grading their assignments.

May 2016 - Present

Assistant Producer/Anchor/Reporter at Daily Iowan TV

I presented the weather every Monday night last semester (Spring 2016.) I also film, edit and report once a week on various events around Iowa City. Some stories I have reported on include stories about sexual harassment, the local Iowa City Starbucks and how they have been giving back to the community. I have also reported on downtown Iowa City construction and the Iowa City Summer of the Arts festivals. Fall 2016, I am currently assistant producing.

January 2016 - Present

Camera Crew at Big Ten Student U

I work at events such as Women’s Basketball and wrestling. I help film, set up the cameras and run the event from the production side. I’ve also worked with the Big Ten Network at the 2014 Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Minnesota Gophers football game.

October 2015 - Present

Radio Personality at KRUI Radio

I am responsible for running my own radio show "Zatz the Bass." Every Tuesday I find and play music to entertain listeners. I also give reports on the weather and what's going on in Iowa City.

October 2015 - Present

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