Dean's Leadership Team

Chloe Bauer

American Studies
French
Year

Sophomore

Hometown

Burbank, California

Major

American Studies and French

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

Being on the DLT offers the chance to collaborate creatively with a community of my peers who care deeply about the arts & humanities, as well as the ability to give back to and provide for the department which continues to instill in me a great deal of confidence and curiosity. I am looking forward to participating in open house and admissions events where I can engage with prospective/incoming students, offering guidance as an...

Olivia Bruner

Rhetoric
Year

Junior

Hometown

Merced, California

Majors

Rhetoric

Minors

Journalism

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team? I discovered the rhetoric program through an event organized with the help of the DLT, so I am excited to help other students find their passions! What advice do you have for new Berkeley students? Take advantage of all the opportunities Cal offers. Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new!

Dexter Camara

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Year

Senior

Hometown

Monterey, California

Major

Greek and Latin

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

Being in DLT offers an exciting opportunity both to connect with my arts and humanities peers and to perform outreach for the fields of study which I love. The arts and humanities are exciting and vital. They deserve to be promoted and represented so that those who have an interest in their pursuit know where to start.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

I would advise new Berkeley students to pursue the fields...

Hanna Dalton

Comparative Literature
Year

Senior

Hometown

Sacramento, California

Major

Comparative Literature and French

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to work with other students in the Arts and Humanities department, share our collective passions, and give back to my community!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

I encourage new students to pursue their personal interests by taking classes that excite and inspire them creatively!

Citlali Diaz

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
English
Year

Senior

Hometown

Oxnard, California

Majors

Ancient Greek & Roman Studies and English

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

The arts and humanities are central not only in my life but in the world we live in! I am excited to be surrounded by peers who have the same passion for these fields and who are ready to share and advocate for the fields they are studying. I also look forward to sharing all of the arts and humanities programs with incoming and prospective students at university events!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley...

Bella Dunn

Comparative Literature
French
Year

Senior

Hometown

Costa Mesa, California

Major

Comparative Literature & Frenchh

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team? I am excited to collaborate with fellow students who share a passion for the arts and humanities and to promote resources and opportunities to students who are interested in what the Arts and Humanities Department has to offer! What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Take advantage of the amazing resources offered on campus and search beyond your comfort zone! Seek out organizations that excite you,...

Julie Kaliuga

Art Practice
Anthropology
Year

Senior

Hometown

Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

Majors

Art Practice and Anthropology

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I am proactive, confident in engaging with others, and passionate about sharing Cal values and ideas, particularly in encouraging new students to join the A&H community. As a re-entry transfer student, I believe that the DLT provides me with a valuable opportunity to work on creative strategies to enhance the integration of non-traditional students into the undergraduate A&H community.

What advice do you have for new...

Lucille Lorenz

Comparative Literature
English
Year

Senior

Hometown

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Majors

Comparative Literature and English

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

I'm excited to work with my cohort to promote programs and resources for students who are passionate about the Arts and Humanities!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

I would suggest that new students seek out programs and organizations that suit their interests! Some of my favorite memories of freshman year are from...

Sydney Marshall

History of Art
Anthropology
Year

Junior

Hometown

Oakland, California

Major

History of Art and Anthropology

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

Engaging with students who share similar interests and getting to create a lasting impact on campus.

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

Follow what you're passionate about and everything else will fall into place.

Kelly Mou

Theater, Dance & Performance Studies
Year

Senior

Hometown

Palo Alto, California

Major

Theater and Performance Studies

Minor

Russian Literature

What excites you about being on the Dean's Leadership Team?

My computer science and engineering friends are tired of me trying to explain to them why King Lear is the greatest Shakespeare play of all time, so I'm here to bother the Arts & Humanities majors. Just kidding!

What advice do you have for new Berkeley students?

For practicality: Keep an eye on class size when enrolling; 8 out of 10 times, small classes have...