Fall 2009
College of Design events
Events
An Evening at Eastcliff
Thursday, September 17, 2009, 6-8 p.m., Eastcliff, 176 North Mississippi River Blvd., Saint Paul
Join the Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design at the beautiful home and gardens of the president of the University of Minnesota. Two MNfashion designers, Allison Quinnell (BS Clothing Design, 2007) and Amanda Christine will share a sneak peak of their new collections. Space is limited.
Landscape Architecture Alumni Reunion -- Chicago
Friday, September 18, 2009, 8-10 p.m., Hilton Chicago
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Convention, Chicago
Free for all ASLA meeting registrants. Meeting badge required Details at the ASLA Web site.
ASLA Conference Education Session V (Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) will feature professor and head of the Department of Landscape Architecture, Lance Neckar, exploring the relationship between Landscape Journal and the profession. Neckar is co-editor of Landscape Journal with David Pitt.
Zandra Rhodes Lecture
Thursday, September 24, 2009, 6 p.m., Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., Saint Paul
Join us at the Minnesota Opera Center for an exciting lecture with British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes. Experience the magic of creating costumes for the opera as Zandra Rhodes shares her process and exciting new work for The Minnesota Opera's production of The Pearl Fishers. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design, The Minnesota Opera, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art's Textile Curatorial Council.FGMD, MIA Members, and MN Opera Subscribers and Donors: $25; Guests: $35; RSVP at the MN Opera 612.333.6669.
The Ultimate Homecoming
October 4-11, 2009
A new stadium, a new University-wide homecoming celebration! View the full schedule of activities for alumni, students, and fans at the University's Homecoming Web site.
College of Design Homecoming Reception and Stadium Tour
In conjunction with the Ultimate Homecoming: TCF Bank Stadium Tours and University Open House
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Reception, 12:30-2:00 p.m. (brief program at 1 p.m.), Station 19, 2001 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis
1-4 p.m., stadium tours and open house
Reconnect with alumni and friends of the college at Station 19. Catch up on news from the college, learn more about design features of the new TCF Bank Stadium, and get a chance to win free tickets to attend the homecoming football game (Gophers vs. Purdue, Saturday, October 10). After the reception, walk across the street for a closer look at the stadium during the University's TCF Bank Stadium Tours and University Open House, including guided tours, interactive exhibits showcasing the world-class academics, research and outreach at the University, concessions, and more.
Space at Station 19 reception is limited.
Registration is requested by October 1.
Stadium Open House does not require an RSVP.
Design on Film: Fashion Speaks
Join us this fall for the stories behind the top fashion designers -- the new Goldstein Design on Film series presents features, documentaries, and short works on design and designers.
Second Thursdays: October 8, November 12, December 10; 32 McNeal, 6:30 p.m. Free, concessions available. Details at the Goldstein Web site.
2009 Solar Decathlon -- Alumni reception and tour of U of M's ICON Solar House
Saturday, October 17, 2009, time TBD
Hirshorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 7th and Independence, Washington DC
Cosponsored by the College of Design, Institute of Technology, and University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) Washington DC Chapter. Solar Decathlon exhibition and competition runs October 8-18 on the National Mall. Tours of all houses free and open to the public.
Solar Decathlon information
Alumni reception information: Lori Mollberg, lmollber@umn.edu or 612-625-8796.
American Craft Council Conference 2009 Sunday Craft Tours & Champagne Brunch
Sunday, October 18, 2009, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Goldstein Museum of Design will be the third stop on one of two Sunday tours associated with the American Craft Council (ACC) conference. Tours begin with a champagne brunch at the Grand Hand Gallery with featured artists Warren and Nancy McKenzie and Kinji Akagawa and his wife, Nancy Gipple, from 9-11 a.m. followed by concurrent tours of local galleries and studios.
Tour 2B on the ACC conference program features a guided tour of the Goldstein exhibition, Intersections: Where Art and Fashion Meet, which pairs works of art with designer fashion to celebrate the relationship between contemporary art, fashion, and popular culture. The tour also includes stops at the Will Swanson and Janel Jacobsen Studio (pottery and netsuke wood carving) in Harris and the Textile Center in Saint Paul.
The ACC Conference 2009: Creating a New Craft Culture, takes place in Minneapolis, October 15-17, 2009. Details at the Craft Council Web site.
College of Design Mentor Program
November 4, 2009-April 22, 2010
Sign up to mentor a student this fall. Mentor applications for all majors are preferred before October 5 but accepted until matches are complete and can be completed online.
| September 24 | New mentor training, 7-9 a.m., Rapson Hall |
| November 4 | Mentor program orientation and kickoff event, 7:00-8:30 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center |
| November 18 | Mentor program social, Weisman Art Museum |
| February 10 | Etiquette and networking reception, Coffman Memorial Union |
| April 22 | Mentor appreciation and closing reception, McNamara Alumni Center |
An Evening with Designer Yeohlee Teng
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
JV & Company, 555 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
This intimate evening with Yeohlee Teng, recipient of the 2004 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Fashion Design and renown for dressing the "urban nomad," will be the perfect setting to meet the designer and see the new YEOHLEE Spring 2010 collection. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design.
College of Design at the American Institute of Architecture Minnesota Convention
November 10-13, 2009, Minneapolis Convention Center
Housing Alumni Gala
Friday, November 13, 2009, 5:30 p.m., McNeal Hall
hearty hors d'oevres and refreshments provided
A chance to reconnect, share stories, and hear the latest news and research from the program. Sponsored by the Housing Organization for University Students, with the Housing Studies program and CDes Alumni Office. Watch for an invitation this fall. Questions? Lori Mollberg, cdesalum@umn.edu or 612-625-8796.
American Institute of Architects Student (AIAS) Forum 2009
December 29,2009-January 1, 2010, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis & McNamara Alumni Center
Convention featuring Continuing Education for Professionals, Career Fair, and Beaux Arts Ball
Open to alumni and others interested in design
Presented by the AIAS in partnership with the AIAS CDes chapter, this event by and for students also offers opportunities for professionals in architecture and related professions to earn continuing education units, showcase their firms, and make connections with architecture students from across the US at the career fair. Participate in the Beaux Arts Ball, a design-oriented masquerade ball open to all, at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota, on New Year's Eve. More information and registration available on the AIAS Web site. Hearty hors d'oevres and refreshments provided.
- Download the Fall 2009 College of Design events and lectures poster (.pdf; 9.4MB)