revised 12-4-2009

We’ll I’ve done it again. I spoke without thinking, and used my emotions instead of my reasoning. Several years ago, I wrote this blog post because I was reacting to some news I had heard that a former professor of mine was retiring and there was going to be a gathering to honor him.There was an official announcement within the community of which I thought I had subscribed to, but I heard nothing.

My [public] banter once again gets a foot in my mouth and egg on my face. For that I apologize. I am not sure what my intention was on that day I wrote the ramblings, but I can assume that my intent was to stir the pot a bit. Well almost 4 years later it has. This post has surfaced as the #2 result on Google for my Alma Mater. Oops.

Changing this post is not a surrender for the way I felt years ago but it is my responsibility and service to that community. Leaving negative writing here for all to read about a school that gave a great service to me and my colleagues is not the way I would like to be remembered. The school has provided a great service to me; they held up their end of the deal. My responsibility should be to get more involved and help guide others to experience the same. Assuming that my school was going to pick up the phone and contact me when every event takes place is just un realistic– that’s my responsibility. Note to self: “Get off your duff and lend a hand!”

As for the broken link and listing graduates by ‘cool-ness status’; that was pretty lame. I forgive you. Heh.

It’s official, I am extremely disappointed with [explicative deleted]. I graduated in 2000 with my BFA in Visual Communication Design with a dual major in Fine Art Photo. Since I walked down that path to grab my 6+ year certificate that entitles me to a career in design, I have heard nothing from my department. I hear about parties, portfolio reviews, gatherings and educational prospects; but not from ANY of my faculty. This is truly sad that a program with such high standards and accolades can let someone fall through the cracks. Since I left, I have had a broken link listed on the alum page (which is btw, is organized by “rock-star status” and not alphabetically or even chronologically!?), I missed at least 6 (that I know of) portfolio reviews/student shows and missed several design Summer Programs. I have had it. I’m out. Good bye [explicative deleted]. You show not respect for me, I will do the same.