DANIA
RAU
(She/Her/Hers)
Major: Political Science; Communications (with a concentration in Public Relations & Strategic Communications)
Minor: Spanish; Economics; Event & Meeting Management
Dania is a senior from Half Moon Bay, California pursuing degrees in Political Science and Communication within the College of Liberal Arts.
Outside of serving as a member of the Membership Committee for the Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board, she is involved in a variety of areas on campus. She is heavily involved in the recruitment and admissions offices at Purdue, including serving as a Dean's Ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts, an Honors Ambassador for the John Martinson Honors College, and an Admissions Ambassador/Tour Guide for the Office of Admissions. After serving as a Team Leader and Team Supervisor for Purdue Orientation Programs' Boiler Gold Rush welcome week, Dania then served on the Student Orientation Committee, as a member of the Recruitment & Retention subcommittee. She is also involved in the Panhellenic community, as the former Vice President of Community relations for Alpha Omicron Pi, Phi Upsilon chapter. Dania has interned for Purdue Athletics in the Event Management & Operations department and will be working for Purdue Football in Recruiting and Scouting for the 2023-24 year.
Following graduation, Dania is looking to pursue a career in higher education and/or professional sports, with a special interest in the areas of recruiting and scouting, written and visual communications, hospitality, and event management.