Alumni Spotlight: October 2006

Christopher S. Cockerham and Andrea Cockerham

Degree:
Chris: Bachelor of General Studies, ’93
Andrea: Bachelor of Arts, ’93 (Major: Journalism; Minor: Psychology)

Family:
Married to each other; children Layton (4 years old) and Andrew (22 months old)

Current Position/Place of Employment:
Chris: Commercial Property Manager, CFC, Inc.
Andrea: Sales Manager, Terry’s Banquets and Catering

Favorite Hangout as an IU Student:
Chris: Bluebird, Jake’s, and Video Saloon.
Andrea: The Bluebird and Jake’s. I’m so happy Jake’s is back!

What do you enjoy most about living in a college town?
Chris: Great music scene and IU sports.
Andrea: Diverse dining options and the youthful spirit that is everywhere.

Where did you live?
Chris: In a house near campus with seven roommates, two dogs, and a cat.
Andrea: I lived in Forest my freshman and sophomore years. At the time it was the "Virgin Vault"! Ha! I lived at Walnut Knolls my junior and senior years. Definitely a change of pace!

What is your fondest memory of your years as an IU student?
Chris: Meeting my wife
Andrea: As an IU student, I loved going to the IU football and basketball games decked out in my IU attire! Though my fondest memory is meeting my husband Chris!