Dean's Desk: CED e-news December 2020
Place+Meaning+Experience
A new book written and edited by faculty, emeriti faculty, staff, students, and prominent
alumni of the college reflects on the places and projects that have held special meaning
for the CED community throughout its history. Neither a marketing piece nor a conventional
history, Place+Meaning+Experience is a collection of short but heartfelt essays using “place” to anchor the narratives,
resulting in a thoughtful examination of buildings, landscapes, and environments with
significance for the CED community.
Each essay is authored by a member of the CED community with a personal connection
to and history with a certain place. The essays, taken together, invite the reader
to consider the elements that make an environment unforgettable, whether they be our
personal connection to a place, that place’s unique design elements, or the hands
that had a role in shaping that place over time. Professor Scott Nesbit, who led the
book’s editorial committee, hopes that Place+Meaning+Experience will be “a gift to the College and everyone associated with it.” Therefore, the book of essays is available online here for all to enjoy, and a limited number of copies are available as a thank you gift to all those who
contribute to our CED Excellence Fund.
During this season of giving, please support the CED. Your gift goes a long way towards
supporting our students, faculty and alumni with a wide range of programs and opportunities
that augment the studio and classroom experience. Gifts can be made here or if you wish to discuss other opportunities for giving, contact Jennifer Messer
at jlmesser@uga.edu.