UMN Libraries Student Advisory Board

The University of Minnesota Libraries Student Advisory Board is the undergraduate student leadership team of the UMN Libraries. Board members represent the student body and share feedback on library spaces, collections, and services. Board members also work with librarians and library staff on student engagement and outreach projects. For more information please contact Theresa Heitz heitz106@umn.edu.

 Hi! My name is Henry (they/them), and I am a senior majoring in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior! This is my second year on the Libraries Student Advisory Board, and I am excited to continue advocating for fellow students using the UMN Libraries. Outside of academics, I enjoy drawing, listening to music, and hanging out with friends!

Hello! My name is Rahini Giridharan, and I am a junior studying Biomedical Engineering. I love working out, travelling, and eating good food. One of my favorite places to study at is the 5th floor Quiet Study in HSEC. Super excited to be on the board that supports the U's libraries and its students!

Hello, I'm Marie! I'm currently in my junior year, in Electrical Engineering. This is my first year on the Libraries Student Advisory Board, and I'm excited to be involved! Outside of school, I enjoy outdoor activities, especially hiking and paddle boarding.

Hello! My name is Mahum and I’m a junior studying Human Physiology with a minor in Spanish Studies. This is my first year on the Libraries Student Advisory Board, and I’m excited to help make the libraries more accessible to students on campus! When I’m not busy with schoolwork, I enjoy listening to music, reading, and spending quality time with my friends and family. This past summer I’ve also started getting into running. I’m looking forward to another great school year and working with this team!

Hi! My name is Ellie, I am a sophomore studying Graphic Design with a minor in UX Design. I am a student worker at the Wangensteen Historical Library and this will be my first year on the board. In my spare time I like to hike, camp, and listen to music. I am very excited to be a part of the advisory board and working on student events!

Hi! I'm Gabby and I'm currently a senior studying neuroscience. This is my first year on the board and I'm excited to contribute to the accessibility of library resources. I am also a student worker at Wilson Library! In my free time, I love to listen to music, test my creative limits whether it be welding or cooking, and take too many pictures of food :)

Hi, my name is Avery Vrieze and I am a junior studying journalism. I love to read, and when I'm not doing that I enjoy traveling, shopping and being outside. I am so excited to be a part of the advisory board and look forward to working on events for students!

Hello! My name is Calan, and I'm currently a sophomore studying accounting in the Carlson School of Management. This is my first year on the Libraries Student Advisory Board, and I'm excited to play a role in improving one of my favorite parts of campus. When I'm not hanging out at a library, I enjoy running, hiking, rock climbing, and watching movies.

My name is Kalyn Holland, and I am from Racine, Wisconsin. I am a junior and this will be my first year on the Student Advisory Board. I am studying civil engineering with an emphasis on transportation. During the school year, I work at Elmer Andersen Library on West Bank in the Performing Arts Archives. In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks (I love psychological thrillers), embroidery, and spending time with my family. A fun fact about me is that I have been to all 50 states.

Hi! My name is Dyllon, I am a senior studying History and Anthropology with a minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies. I am a student worker at the Wangensteen Historical Library on campus and this is my second year on the Student Advisory Board. In my free time, I love to listen to music, read, and play my trumpet with the Marching Band at any sporting events on campus. One of my favorite places to study is at Wilson Library and I am excited to serve on the board to help enhance student experiences!

Hello Everyone! My name is Ari Holzer and I am a current Junior studying Finance and Analytics at the Carlson School of Management. This is my first year on the Student Advisory Board and I am super excited to help out other students. I hope everyone finds their way to one of the campus libraries this school year!

My name is Anisse Bosu. I am a second year student studying media and information and this is my first year on the student advisory board. I'm from St Paul, Minnesota and have frequented the local libraries for a very long time. My love of my public libraries is a big reason why I chose to join the SAB. Alongside the SAB I am also a member of the University Book Club's Board and write their newsletter.