Spotlight Feature of the week—Graduate Coordinator Mary J. Dillman!
We want to spotlight all the AMAZING people that make American Studies at UT possible. This week we are highlighting Mary J. Dillman! We asked Mary what brought her to AMS, what she loves about being a part of the American Studies community, and a fun fact about her! Continue reading to see her responses! 😊
About me…
"I’m a 20+ year UT staffer who grew up in Round Rock, Texas, and has called the Austin area home for most of my life. I studied History and English as a undergrad at UT, then received an MA in History from Arizona State. I’ve worked in historic preservation, as a graduate teaching assistant, an undergraduate academic advisor, and an alumni programs and events coordinator. When the job as Graduate Coordinator in American Studies opened up, I reached out to my colleague and friend Dr. Janet Davis to learn more about the department, and the culture and amazing people here convinced me that it was the right place to be!”
What I love about AMS…
“Although I am still new to my job here, what I love most is being a problem solver for students. Even if I’m not sure of an answer or the process that is needed, I enjoy being the person students know they can come to with a question or an issue, and I will for sure do my best to find a solution for them.”
A fun fact about me…
“A fun fact about me is that I am currently working on downsizing my life to move into a tiny home (399 square feet, to be exact) and I love nothing more than being in the mountains, hiking and wildlife watching. I’m planning a road trip to Glacier National Park next summer for my 50th birthday and am including these two pictures of me at one of my favorite places on earth, Yellowstone National Park (summer 2021 and winter 2022)."
