This semester still feels new. WAM Collective is still falling into a new rhythm with all of our new partnerships, programs, and members. It seems that everyone has just figured out their schedules. There is still a white blanket of snow on the ground and the promise of endless creative possibility in every class, meeting, and event.
Please join us in welcoming a fresh batch of creative, driven students to the WAM Collective family! These are our new Spring 2016 members.
Hailey Brumley Studying Business and Marketing Education as a sophomore, I dream of working one day with a magazine and hopefully traveling all over the world. Minnesota will always be home, however, I cannot help but wish there were mountains. Although this place has my heart will never be anything else but home. The arts have always been apart of my life-- if not singing, acting, writing or taking photos, I am usually reading or running or with my family. I have worked at the Weisman as a guard for the last year and a half and have finally decided to see a different side of the galleries by joining WAM Collective and could not be more excited!
Lindsey Budde is a junior majoring in Supply Chain Management. Originally from Milwaukee, she has gained a new passion for the cities in her time at the U of M. Outside of WAM, Lindsey spends a lot of time working within MSA and Senate, but also enjoys drawing, online shopping, Chipotle, and watching HGTV.
Darling is a senior studying English and art history. Hailing from central South Dakota, Laurel hopes to one day work as a museum curator. In addition being in the Collective, Laurel works at the Weisman as the Administrative Assistant. In her limited free time, she can be found reading, knitting, drag brunching, or trying new restaurants around the Twin Cities.
Kim David is a senior studying Art History with a minor in Art. She is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago and plans to move to downtown Chicago after graduating. Kim is a lover of big cities and can’t imagine ever living further away from one. You can usually find her working or doing schoolwork, but when she is not, she enjoys painting, cooking, being a complete fool with friends, and eating everything in site.
Lauren Gengler is a 3rd year studying Art and Journalism who spends most of her time within the walls of the museum. When she is not at the WAM, she can be found reading a good book or jammin' on her planner. In addition to the campus museum scene, Lauren is active with the university’s comedy club, Minnesota Long Form Improv and Phony magazine.
Daria Kazak I'm Daria. I enjoy morning showers and afternoon walks to my couch . You can take a girl out of Russia, but not Russia out of girl!
Madalyn is a senior studying Strategic Communications and Environmental Science, Policy and Management! Born and raised in Stillwater, Minnesota, she is a natural fan of outdoor activities, tremendous amounts of snow and the Twin Cities. She is incredibly excited and honored to be a part of the vibrant art community in Minneapolis.
Keith Murphy is fourth-year Studio Art and Psychology double major. As a result, he spends a lot of his time is spent walking back and forth over the Washington Avenue bridge. While walking on said bridge his thoughts wonder from cross cultural psychology to types of bookbindings to his next overseas adventure. When he’s not traversing the Mississippi river he’s taking the OED Certificate of Equity and Diversity, or trying to grow something new in the greenhouses.
Akshay Patke I’m a junior majoring in Chemistry at the University of Minnesota aiming to work in the fields of psychiatry and neurology. I am president of the UMN Philosophy Club, a philosophical discussion group that promotes inclusiveness and open-mindedness. I love connecting with others and hearing new perspectives. I am a huge nerd about music and movies.The importance of art and creativity is often overlooked. As a new member, I am excited to be a part of WAM collective and help promote art in our community
Haily Schmitz I study Architecture in the College of Design here at the U, along with a minor in Urban Studies. I love traveling, food, and everything creative. Outside of my work here you might find me serving tables out on Lake Minnetonka, jamming to some hot tunes, or more likely snuggled in bed with my Boston Terriers Oliver and Luna. I'm excited to work with the WAM Collective and bring more creativity and artful thinking to students on campus!
Tara Sullivan I'm a Junior/Senior in the Graphic Design program, and I'm minoring in Mass Communication as well. I'm fluent in English, Japanese, and really awful Spanish, and I have way too many hobbies to count. The top five include: drawing, video games, eating, sleeping, and knitting. I hate being bored, and I look extremely intimidating in public, but please come and talk to me! I hate being alone and love talking to strangers.
Riss Veurink I am a sophomore at the University majoring in Business Marketing Education with a minor in Leadership, and I will be working with the Sales Center on campus this semester as a student council member. I am currently obsessed with coloring books, chunky jewelry, and perfume. By the end of the semester I am sure it will be something new. A constant love of mine, however, is local music. It started with metal, and has since evolved thanks to so much passion in the cities.
