Supporting the College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois is not just an investment in education – it’s an investment in the future of creativity, innovation, and cultural enrichment.
Thanks to a generous donation from ACES alumna Joan Clement (BS ’77 Home Economics), all School of Music students received a tube of ChopSaver lip balm in the fall of 2023.
The College of Fine and Applied Arts (FAA) launched its inaugural student week of giving this year allowing students from across the college and university to give back and show their love for the arts at Illinois.
In the realm of music production, few names resonate with as much depth and diversity as Rick Jarrard. Carrying on Rick Jarrard’s legacy and commitment to music education, his brother Roger Armstrong has established the Rick Jarrard Memorial Music Fund to support commercial music projects in the School of Music at Illinois.
Alumna Dr. Ellen Jacobsen-Isserman (MUP ’74) established the Andrew Mark Isserman Fellowship in honor of her late husband who was a professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Illinois
Having earned success in her own career as a direct result of a gift from a total stranger over 50 years ago, Kendall wanted to pay that forward. She recently made a generous major gift to the Lydia E. Parker Bates Scholarship in Fine Arts.
Alumnus John M. Gay established the JAQ’D Architecture Scholarship Fund in 2022 to support graduate students within the Illinois School of Architecture with an interest or design concentration in either sustainability, parametric design, rhythmic architecture, or biophilic design.
The Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM) program has been bringing together young musicians and leading music educators to the Champaign-Urbana campus every summer for over 60 years. It is because of generous donors like Barbara and Terry England that the School of Music is able to offer scholarships for ISYM’s different programs.
We are so grateful to the many FAA alumni that returned to campus this past year to donate their time and talent in various ways.
The College of Fine and Applied Arts is so grateful for passionate alumni like Pam and John Rozehnal. It is through their support that Dance at Illinois can recruit the best and most talented dancers regardless of their ability to pay for their education.
The School of Architecture is incredibly grateful for the recent establishment of the FGM Architects Scholarship Endowment Fund. This scholarship is unique in that recipients have the opportunity to intern at the firm while enrolled in school.
Kathryn and Michael Andrecak have fond memories of their time in Champaign-Urbana despite no longer living there. They both have a strong appreciation for the arts and would often attend productions at Krannert Center and visit the Krannert Art Museum. In 2022, Michael and Kathryn designated a significant portion of their estate to be split evenly between Krannert Center and Krannert Art Museum.
The Illinois School of Architecture is pleased to announce the new Ralph E. Johnson Professorship in Design. Alumnus Ralph Johnson (BSAS ’71) established this endowed professorship to support the school in attracting and retaining the most brilliant scholars in the field of architectural education.
Joe and Annette believe that the greatest gift you can give someone is the opportunity to pursue higher education.
Alumnus and longtime friend and donor of the department Jim Martin hopes the scholarship will benefit students who have a strong interest and passion for the field of landscape design.
Susan and Michael Haney recognize the exceptional value of experiences that only the performing arts and cultural centers can provide. Since the Haneys made their very first gift to Krannert Center in 2010, they’ve sponsored close to 40 performances.
The With Illinois campaign generated significant increases in giving across the college that will provide support to our faculty, staff, and students. The College of Fine and Applied Arts is incredibly grateful for the contributions of our passionate supporters.
Nick Rudd’s contributions and influence over the Champaign-Urbana music community is invaluable. That impact and legacy continue through the Nick Rudd Music Fund.
The RATIO Design Prize was established through the generosity of Architecture alumnus William (Bill) Browne, Jr., FAIA (BS ’77). Browne is the chief executive officer and founding principal architect for RATIO Architects LLC headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.
Rita Bass returned to the School of Art and Design at the University of Illinois more than 50 years after initially beginning her education. Now she’s paving the way for other non-traditional students with the establishment of a new scholarship.
Drew and Jen Awsumb believe that a person’s career aspirations should not be stymied by race or socioeconomic status, and so they took action to help break down these barriers.
Howard Loveless is hopeful that with his gift, the camaraderie and musical experiences that VMGC provides will continue well into the future.
Reflecting on his gift, Doug Houston shared, “People at the University of Illinois were helpful to me all my life. I wanted to help others too.”
The roots of Japan House go back to 1964, when Shozo Sato, then artist-in-residence at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and now professor emeritus of the School of Art and Design, began a series of courses focusing on the art and culture of Japan. Eventually, he renovated an old Victorian house to teach classes.
Zishen Ye wanted to give back and provide current and future students in Planning at Illinois with the same opportunities he was able to take advantage of.
“I view Erlanger House as a tremendous resource for the School of Architecture and the University as a whole. And it’s a legacy of an individual that was a great influence on me while I was going through school.” – Bill Tucker (BS Arch ’78, M.Arch ’81)
