DESIGNlife News

Work by six design students Sam Davis, Michelle Ko, Claudia Povenski, Marie Hermansson, Margaret Jamison and Elena Page under the direction of Assistant Professor of Art + Design Jan Ru Wan with additional support by David Knight, Vita Plume and Susan Brandeis was recently installed in the atrium lobby of the new Mathematics and Statistics [...]

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Register now for the College of Design’s  60th Anniversary weekend to be held April 3-4, 2009. Download the form and send it in with your choice of activities.
The 60th is a great chance to reconnect with old friends and learn what students are doing today. Participate in interesting programs throughout the reunion. The anniversary will [...]

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NCSU Transportation Services is beginning a new Wolfprowl pilot route that will take students closer to fun on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This is an express service to the Glenwood South area with connections to Raleigh’s new RLine (Downtown Circulator). More details may be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/wolfline.
PDF of route brochure.

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NC State will Spring into Sustainability with a semester full of events focusing on Society, Economy and Environment (S.E.E.)
North Carolina State University is kicking off a series of spring events that highlight the university’s commitment to sustainability. Called “S.E.E. NC State,” the semester-long series will feature events that focus on key aspects of sustainability: society, [...]

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College of Design Director of the Materials Lab and M.I.D. and B.P.D. alumnus Chris Jordan designed and built a series of six tables for the NC Arts Council. (Note: Painting on the wall in the image above and below is by Professor Emeritus of Design George Bireline.)

There are four units that each form a corner [...]

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On October 28, 2008, the College of Design held a retirement reception honoring Hazel Tudor who served as the registrar for more than 20 years. Top photo: Dean Marvin J. Malecha presenting Hazel with student-designed necklace while crowd looks on. Bottom photo: Former colleagues from left to right Cheryl Eatmon, Hazel, Pamela Christie-Tabron, Delsey Avery [...]

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Join the College of Design group in LinkedIn and connect with Design students, alums, faculty and staff and build a professional network.
What is LinkedIn? LinkedIn is an online network of more than 25 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries. When you join, you create a profile that summarizes your professional accomplishments. [...]

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Edited by Katie Wakeford (M. Arch. 2005), intern architect with the School of Architecture’s Home Environments Design Initiative, and Bryan Bell, executive director of Design Corps, this collection of 30 inspiring essays presents a new generation of creative design carried out in the service of the greater public and the greater good.
In his endorsement for [...]

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The College is glad to announce two new staff appointments in the Office of Student Affairs.
Pamela Christie-Tabron, College Scheduling Officer
Tameka Allen, Career & Academic Advisor
Please take time to congratulate Pam and show your appreciation for her outstanding service during our time of transition. Also, welcome Tameka to the College community.

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You’re cordially invited to attend the NC State University Office of Information Technology Expo 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 at the Talley Student Center.
This year’s theme, “Charting New Directions in Information Technology” explores the future of information technology on the NC State campus in light of the newly [...]

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The College of Design announces several new full-time hires. We would like to welcome:

Robin Fran Abrams, Ph.D., AIA, ASLA, head of the School of Architecture.
Hernán Marchant, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Academic Support.
Will Reyes, administrative assistant, Landscape Architecture and Architecture.
Sue Caviness, administrative assistant, begins Aug. 25 in Art + Design, Design Studies and Ph.D.
Jan-Ru [...]

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Receiving recognition for the College of Design this year are listed below.

Professor and Director of Design Fundamentals Michael Pause, College nominee for Faculty Advising AND Outstanding Teacher Award winner,
Student Services Assistant Holly Richards, SPA Award for Excellence
Graphic Design Professor Meredith Davis, Board of Governor’s Award for Teaching - College Nominee
Landscape Architecture and [...]

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Delsey Avery, administrative assistant in Research and Extension, completed the five-week Study Circles II offered by the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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College of Design Registrar Hazel Tudor was honored at the University’s Service Recognition Awards ceremony held August 25 at the McKimmon Center. Several College of Design faculty and staff members accompanied Hazel to the awards recognition. Chancellor James L. Oblinger and Dean Marvin Malecha presented Hazel with her certificate. Thanks Hazel!

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