Message from the Dean

In the spring of 2001, the graduating graphic designers of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) produced Visions Revisions, a portfolio celebrating the college's past, present and future. Along the book's mid-section, a complete list of alumni runs as an "unbroken thread" to symbolize our underlying strength. In the students' words, "DAAP could not continue educating such high-caliber professionals without the past and present support of its distinguished collection of alumni."

I couldn't agree more. Our most treasured resource is you - our talented and dedicated alumni. Communicating with you is both a high priority and a pleasure. For example, when the Almanac of Architecture and Design 2004 ranks our undergraduate architecture and interior design programs as the best in the nation, we can't wait to spread the word. In fact, virtually every day, I hear about a new world-class project or honor going to our alumni or students, or I see DAAP otherwise making news - and making the College and the University proud in the process. I find this extremely rewarding, and I hope you feel the same way. More than ever, celebrating our successes - and squarely facing our challenges - is a collaborative exercise for all of us with a stake in the outcome. Communication now involves web sites, e-mail, regular mail, even the occasional phone call if we can't be face-to-face, so we rely on you to keep your information current.

Please help DAAP and UC continue to do big things, and keep us all connected in the process. Here's how:

Join the UC Alumni Association if you haven't already. You'll automatically become a member of the DAAP Alumni Association, too, and a portion of your membership dues directly funds DAAP scholarships. Also, DAAP incoming freshmen regularly earn more of the UCAA's Demakes Legacy Scholarships (awarded to qualifying children or grandchildren of UCAA members) than students of any other UC college. Visit the Alumni Association website, or call 513 556 4344 or toll-free 1 877 482 2586.

Thanks again for contributing so much to DAAP's past and for helping to ensure a great future!

Sincerely,

Robert Probst
Interim Dean