Welcome to the November edition of "Meet Your Model," featuring Ohio University students, alumni, faculty and staff that have stepped in to serve as models on The Bobcat Store website, the official retailer of the Ohio University Alumni Association!

This month our featured Bobcat is Marcquis Parham. He's a two time graduate of The Patton College of Education graduating in 2007 with a bachelor's and 2008 with a master's, both with a focus in Recreation Sport Pedagogy and Coaching Education. We asked Marcquis about his experience at OHIO:

What led you to attend Ohio University?
"I was recruited to come here as a full scholarship athlete on the OHIO Bobcats Football Team, and currently stand as the only former football player to work on campus outside of the team. Go Bobcats!"

What is your fondest memory at OHIO?
"Being a four year letterman with OHIO Football, and helping to restore the winning tradition as a part of Coach Solich’s first MAC East Division Title in 2006. This was the first time the University had won the division since 1968."

What is your favorite location on campus?
"To name a few: Patton College, Peden Stadium, Ping, Strouds Run, Miller’s Chicken and Larry’s Dawg House."

Where has your career taken you since graduating from OHIO?
"Loaded question. I have worked in an NFL Scouting Department, taught in Columbus City Schools, led Fitness Segments for 10TV Central Ohio, modeled for numerous Fitness/Fashion publications, and became an executive leader with a community non-profit agency. Recently, I have taken all of those experiences in order to come back to OHIO as the Assistant Director of Career and Leadership Development at Patton College."

Is there any advice you would like to give current OHIO students?
“Hoard your network connections. The best byproduct of your time at college will not come from the courses you took; but the people you meet and connect with. Make sure to build strategic pathways for networking, collaboration, and/or just general contact moving into the future. You never know who can help you along your life journey, or who you will run into again along the way. Ask for standing recommendations, follow up, and stay in contact with those who have a positive impact on you."