Karen arrived in the Department in December 2005 to assume the newly-created role of Undergraduate Advisor. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison herself, she earned a BS in Spanish here five years earlier. She has found her calling and loves working with the undergraduates in the Department. She is an incurable nerd with a special love for all things Tolkien. Mae g’ovannen!
Academic Year 2026-27 Schedule
In-person:
8:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Thursday
Remote:
8:00am-4:00pm Monday/Friday
(meeting with students by appointment only)
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate Advising Award (February 2016)
- College of Letters & Science Advising Award (May 2013)
- Alpha Phi Recognition (April 2013)
- Center for the First-Year Experience Outstanding Work with First-Year Students Award (November 2012)
On, Wisconsin! 