January 3, 2017 Alumni Update: Design Matters! Camp Set for July 9-14
What is Design Matters! Camp?
is a summer experience for high school students interested in architecture and design. Now in its ninth year, DM!C challenges creative, curious and motivated young people through an immersive week-long experience on campus to learn more about the design profession and the College of Architecture and Design.
How can I help?
Alumni can help Design Matters! Camp continue to grow by
- telling colleagues about it
- encouraging high school students to attend
- sponsoring a student through a camp scholarship (contact Julie Beckman, julie.beckman@utk.edu)
- underwriting the cost of printed materials or of campers’ toolkit items
- opening your firm’s doors for a group tour (local firms).
How do students register?
Registration is open for the 2017 camp, which is set for July 9-14: Â New this year, both overnight and day-camp options are available.
During the week, students are engaged in a variety of activities that challenge their thinking about design, hands-on instruction in design, field trips to area locations for design interpretation and activities on the UT campus. Â They will learn more about design thinking and the many career options open to graduates of the UT College of Architecture and Design.
How can I learn more?
For details, visit or contact Julie Beckman, director of Student Development, at julie.beckman@utk.edu, 865-974-3258.