Ellen Sheppard, right, is the lead apparel developer for Recreational Equipment Inc., the award-winning outdoor gear and clothing retailer. She offers feedback on fabric samples and drawings to apparel, textiles and merchandising seniors Rachel Buchanan of Pontotoc, left, and Brittany Sullivan of Purvis. Sheppard is spending two days on campus working with students. Learn more about MSU's apparel, textiles and merchandising program here.