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Facts

Services Available

  • Career Services aids in the career counseling of alumni using the same databases as the students. There are 30 regional and local chapters of the Alumni club which help alumni stay in touch with one another, and sponsor programs and events.

Major Events

  • RISD by Design Weekend (also parents’ weekend) during which the fall alumni sale takes place. During this weekend, several presentations are set up for alumni, and this is also an opportunity for them to gain exposure and sell some of their work.

Publications

  • RISD Views

Alumni Office

Alumni House
52 Angell St.
(401) 454-6620
(401) 454-6616
www.risd.edu/alumni.cfm www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/RSD

Did You Know?

Famous RISD Alumni:
Chris van Allsburg (MFA 1975) – Caldecott Medal award-winning children’s book author and illustrator
Dale Chihuly (MFA 1968) – Renowned for blown-glass art
David Byrne (Dropped out) – Musician, best known for the Talking Heads
David Macaulay – Author and illustrator, RISD faculty
Liz Collins – Fashion designer
Mark Pollack – Renowned textile designer
Martin Mull – Actor/writer
Seth MacFarlane – Creator of Family Guy

Most Recent Contributing Author

Name: Helen Koh
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Graphic Design/Painting

Helen is very good at sandwich making.

Contributing Author Internship

College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college. Read more about the internship.