Encouraging others to come here has been a big part of what I've done personally and professionally. Wiese and her husband recently celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. She and her husband have maintained the hobbies of Wiese's childhood. Her University office is dotted with turtle pictures and statues, a collection that began and escalated after a friend gave Wiese a turtle pin. Her international collection includes turtles from Milan, Ghana, Paris, Barcelona and Rome.
Travel is still a family hobby.
The economy has flourished since 1991, but Wiese said the University remains her best option.