As a successful graduate of SAU as well as the SCEP, he was approached by Sarah Vortriede, Ph.D., to give a lecture in her Career Orientation in the Biological Sciences course at his alma mater. The course is a required course for biology majors at SAU and is a survey of careers in the sciences, particularly biological sciences and allied health science professions, to introduce career decisions, opportunities, and development. Dave was able to reach and share his experience with those students interested in the mission of the Service and in particular, introduce the SCEP as an opportunity for selection, with requirements and career goals. His January visit ended at the Career Center of SAU that offers career and job counseling assistance and interest inventories to support students and alumni in making career choices and setting achievable goals for employment. Currently Dave is on a developmental detail at the Rock Island Ecological Services Field Office and has been exposed to responsibilities involving threatened and endangered species, habitat conservation, and environmental contaminants. His anticipated conversion to refuges in Region 3 is pending for this spring.