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Department of Design and Merchandising
College of Health and Human Sciences

Design and Merchandising Giving

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Jan Else Textiles and Clothing Education Fund

This fund supports the development of the Janet J. Else Education Center, an interactive learning space to advance the Avenir Museum’s mission to educate and engage diverse stakeholders of all ages through the exploration of cultural and historical textiles and clothing. The center is a fitting tribute to Else’s expertise in this area and her love of learning. Else was a member of the department faculty for 30 years.

A large group of young students look at Kimonos laid on a table in the Avenir Classroom with an instructor, a headshot of Jan Else is overlaid in the top right corner.

Scholarships

Your scholarship gift is a powerful way to help students achieve their dreams. (Select a scholarship of your choice from the drop down list on the online giving form.)

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Education Abroad for First-Year Students

This newly established education abroad experience will introduce first-year students to design and merchandising through international education. Students will gain knowledge of apparel and merchandising and interior architecture and design through a global context by engaging in industry visits, lectures, and cultural activities. This program is open to all first-year students; however, priority will be given to underserved students (i.e., first-generation college students, PELL grant recipients). (Select DM Education Abroad from the drop-down list on the online giving form.)

a rooftop view of the Duomo in Florence, Italy

Creative Space Nancy Richardson Design Center

With the goal of advancing CSU’s design programs, the Nancy Richardson Design Center offers cutting-edge technology and inspiring spaces to encourage multi-disciplinary and hands-on learning in design thinking. The new facility houses design studios, fabrication/prototype/ideation labs, presentation spaces, classrooms, and computer labs open to students across campus. The $19.5 million project is supported by an $8 million gift from Nancy (’82) and Curt Richardson, OtterBox co-founders. There are naming opportunities still available for spaces in the RDC.

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Nancy Richardson Design Center

STEM Learning for Middle-School Youth Fashion FUNdamentals

Fashion FUNdamentals is a 2-week, summer program designed to enhance young people’s interests and self-esteem in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program taps into their passion for fashion to promote their interest and confidence in the STEM fields.

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Girls doing an experiment at Fashion FUNdamentals summer camp

Honoring Our History Legacies Project

Visit the Legacies Project pages to learn about the personal and professional histories of select retirees and faculty emeriti. On their Legacies pages, you can read more about the Design and Merchandising honorees and make a gift in their honor.

Legacies Project Honoree Craig Birdsong Legacies Project Honoree Linda Carlson Legacies Project Honoree Jack Curfman Legacies Project Honoree Antigone Kotsiopulos Legacies Project Honoree Eulanda Sanders
Linda Carlson with Jack Curfman

Linda Carlson, left, and Jack Curfman.

With You, We Will.

The College of Health and Human Sciences is promoting health and well-being, for everyone. And, with your help, we will succeed!

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Student group with text `With You, We Will.`