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Alumni + Friends
About the Design Alumni Society
Founded in 2006, the College of Design Alumni Society has 1,600 members. All alumni, students, and friends of the college are eligible for membership, which supports the work of the Design Student and Alumni Board.
Design Student and Alumni Board
The alumni society board and College of Design student board meet and work together as the Design Student and Alumni Board, creating programs and opportunities that support the transition from college to career and connect alumni, students and other professionals in the process.
Click here to see photos and learn more about the members of the DSAB or see a list.
Programs and activities include:
- Design Mentor Program
- College to Career activities
- Dirty Laundry
- Design in 7: 7 Stories, 7 Minutes
- College of Design LinkedIn Group
- CDes Ambassadors, representing disciplines as contacts and resources for current and prospective students
An Award Winning Alumni Society:
- 2008: Alumni Society of the Year
- 2009: Amanda Lange '09 receives UMAA Student Volunteer of the Year Award
- 2009: Janice Linster '83 receives 2009 U of M Alumni Service Award
- 2009: UMAA Program Extraordinaire Award for "Dirty Laundry"
- 2010: UMAA Program Extraordinaire Award for "Design in 7"
- Awards event photos on Flickr
Board applications
Interested in getting involved?
We are currently accepting applications to serve on the board due mid-March for terms beginning each fall. To learn more, review the application below or contact Lori Mollberg, Director of Alumni Relations, lmollber@umn.edu or 612-625-8796. Students can also contact Lucy Reile, College to Career Coordinator, 612-624-1245.
Download DSAB Application (.pdf)
Download DSAB Application (.docx)
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Become a member:
University of Minnesota Alumni Association and CDes Alumni Society
Join the UMAA, name Design as your preferred society and you'll become a member of both!
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