DAAP hosts fourth annual DAAPX symposium
Connect and be inspired
UC alumni, friends and community members are invited to a day of fast-paced, TED talk-style presentations on diverse projects from DAAP alumni across all majors and degrees. Presentations will take place on campus at DAAP in Room 5401 and online.
Developed in 2018 by the DAAP Alumni Council, DAAPX features the innovative work of DAAP alumni that is created to influence or impact the human experience. This year DAAPX will feature 10 alumni speakers and discussing a range of topics affecting the world today including democracy, sustainability, and healthcare. This is your opportunity to come be inspired, learn something new, and see the impact DAAP alumni have around the world.
This event is complimentary. Be sure to register to reserve your seat or to receive the official streaming link the week of the event.
DAAPX Presenters
DAAPX Schedule
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Dress.Code - CORI CORINNE, BSDE '15
The Architecture of Waste - DILLON PRANGER, BSARC '12
The Mere Distinction of Colour, an exhibit exploring the paradox of slavery and the constitution - CHRIS DANEMAYER, BSDE '84 & CHRISTIAN COTZ
We Build Agency - MARIA BERGH, MARCH & MCP ‘12
Improved Patient Care Through Better Bed Design - DONALD HERZOG, BSDE '09
Let’s End COVID - LYNN ESTOMIN, MFA ‘93
A City with a City – Enabling Innovation in Placemaking - RALPH IRELAND, BARC ‘92
Changing Criminal Justice Systems and Jails - DAVID BOSTWICK, BUP ’86 & MAJOR CHAD THOMPSON
Tactical Democracy - RANDY PLEMEL, MARCH ‘03
Before You Go: Public Art for Public Conversation - CHRISTIAN REICHLE, BSDE ‘14
Questions & Requests to Speak Next Year
We are always looking for DAAPX speakers. If interested, please contact Ellen Stedtefeld.
Ellen Stedtefeld
Program Director of Alumni & Donor Experience, College-Conservatory of Music and College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
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