Italian Studies UDRs
Undergraduate departmental representatives serve as a resource and representative for fellow majors and minors and potential majors and minors, and bring student concerns and/or ideas to the program faculty. They also provide feedback to the program chair, undergraduate advising head, and faculty regarding scheduling problems, course offerings, etc. and help organize events for majors, minors and other interested students.
2024-25 UDRs
Hi! My name is D’Arcy Anselmi (she/her) and I am from Rockland County New York! I am graduating in 2026 and am majoring in Italian (IIM) and environmental studies with a minor in CJSP (climate justice, science, and policy). I am also on the Brandeis varsity swim team! In my free time I love to lifeguard, listen to music, cook, be outside, and spend time with my friends. FUN FACT: I have two middle names!
I am a sophomore and I plan on majoring in Environmental Studies and Sociology! I've lived in Milan, Italy for 9 years but I’m originally from Florida. I’m interested in theater and performing, and I'm a member of False Advertising, an improv club on campus! I am also the co-president of the Italian Club and I am so excited to organize great events for everyone. I will begin studying Mandarin in the fall because I hope to study abroad in China. I enjoy listening to music, trying new foods, and exploring Boston. As of right now, I don’t have any post-graduation plans other than going back to Europe and hopefully continuing to study. FUN FACT: I have a pet turtle named Shelly!
Independent Interdisciplinary Major UDR
More information coming soon.
IIM Academic Adviser
Kate works on the advising team and coordinates the Independent Interdisciplinary Major (IIM), which allows students the opportunity to develop a unique course of study. She joined the Academic Services team in 2010 as the SSSP Department Coordinator, and after a brief time away to pursue a master’s degree, she returned in 2014 as an academic advisor. Kate holds a BA in philosophy from Tufts University and an EdM in higher education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Kate is particularly interested in issues related to college access and persistence, the first-year student experience, and helping students navigate the search for purpose and meaning.
In her free time, Kate enjoys playing with her dogs Riley and Milo, strategy board games, knitting, reading both fiction and non-fiction, and exploring new places.