Three years since the last one, a gathering of the Chicagoland graphic design alum from Bradley University was LONG overdue. This one was bittersweet as it was the final one Professor Robert Rowe (a legend in his own lifetime) was attending before his well earned retirement (don’t worry, I’ll pull him back for some adjunct teaching!)
Venue: Fado’s Irish pub. Chicago.
An evening of wonderful company, as more and more graphic design alum, ranging from the class of 2004, to as recent as the class of 2016, collected, connected, and waxed lyrical about all things Bradley, the art department, London study abroad (a common theme among the group), and the world of Graphic Design, while enjoying a pint… or two of Ireland’s finest beer.
Seeing all these successful, talented individuals doing so well in the industry is all the reward Robert and I need. It is reassuring to know that the Chicago design community has a wealth of Bradley University’s finest making an impact.
Thanks for 18 great years working and teaching together, Robert. You’ve been a mentor to me, helped me to push myself as an educator and designer – and the person I could take out all of my British sarcasm on!
And Welcome Kim Mitchell. Just hired as the new Robert 2.0. Excited to see her help to take the Graphic Design program at Bradley to the next level.