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Meet the Advisers
Newly Admitted CDes Students:
- Freshmen and External Transfer Students: Contact Lori Swenson, Admissions Officer, 612-624-6250
- Internal U of M Transfer Students: To schedule an appointment with your adviser, contact our reception staff or visit your adviser during drop-in hours. For other matters, contact your adviser directly.
Future CDes Students:
- Freshmen: Contact Rodney Matthews, Freshman Admissions Counselor, 612-625-9886
- Transfer Students: Contact Nikki Mumma, Prospective Transfer Adviser, 612-625-5098
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Katie Leonard
Advises for: Graphic Design major; Design minor
Contact Info: 12 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus 612-624-5092
Advice: Be open to new ideas and experiences. Try to find balance between academic work and personal activities. Get to know faculty members. Use the resources the University has to offer. Ask questions. Meet with your adviser. Explore your passion.
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Wanda Loerch
Advises for: Apparel Design major; Housing Studies major and minor; Interior Design major; Design minor
Contact Info : 12 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus 612-624-7443
Advice: Sleep, exercise and take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. It is much harder to do well in school if you are run-down, stressed or anxious. Set aside some time each day (even just a few minutes) to exercise, meditate, connect with a friend, or whatever helps you to recharge and find balance in your life.
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Chris Schlichting
Advises for: Architecture major and minor; Landscape Design and Planning major and minor (students with last names beginning with L-Z)
Contact Info: 107 Rapson Hall, East Bank 612-624-2824
Advice: Use a planner or calendar to organize your time. (Most students confess they should have learned this skill sooner than they did.) Trust your instincts when it comes to pursuing academic areas that are interesting and engaging to you. Your commitment to those areas will result in discovering new possibilities.
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Katrina G. Thompson
Advises for: Retail Merchandising major and minor; Fashion Studies minor
Contact Info: 12 McNeal Hall, St. Paul Campus 612-624-0755
Advice: Be proactive. Don't hesitate to email or call for an appointment. I'm glad to help.
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Valerie Tvrdik Anderson
Advises for: Architecture major and minor; Landscape Design and Planning major and minor (students with last names beginning with A-K)
Contact Info : 107 Rapson Hall, East Bank 612-626-7571
Advice: Don't be afraid to ask questions or wait to ask for help. The sooner I know that you need assistance, the quicker I can respond with information and possible solutions. |