Career Services Center News

Madeline Warner ‘15 was an avid artist from early childhood, obsessed with painting and drawing. She pursued her passion all the way through high school, and it was not until college that she discovered art history and found her interests evolving towards the more academic side of the arts. She was excited by the prospect of earning a degree in Art History/Arts Management, (now Art History & Museum Studies) where she could merge a love of the arts with her scholarly interests in research-based analysis – all within the cultural hub of San Francisco.

The art world can be a tricky field to get into, often seeming opaque from the outside. Often people find themselves working in many areas at once: making art, curating, working in galleries and museums. Aubree Mladenovic ‘15 faces these challenges with a belief in art’s ability to effect social change and a sterling work ethic.

Founded by the late American abstract expressionist Robert Motherwell, the Dedalus Foundation in New York strives to cultivate and support public knowledge and understanding of modern art. The Foundation partners with neighboring non-profits and arts organizations, engaging learners of all ages in their direct service educational programs. Dedalus also supports publication, conservation, curatorial, and archival initiatives.

In 2007, quickly developing relations between Belarus and China inspired Karina Salomatina ‘18 to enroll in the Chinese Language and Literature Program at Belarusian State University. After two years, she transferred to Beijing Foreign Studies University and moved to China, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language with an Economics and Trade Specialty.

“I thought there would be no more fitting tribute to Dr. King than those of us to come together and reflect on what his legacy meant to us and the world.”