The College's Office of Advancement oversees the development, communications and alumni programs of the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

Located in room 100 of the Architecture Building is the Office for College Advancement staffed by:

Roger Laramee, Assistant Dean for Advancement
Shelli Drummond Stine, Associate Director of Advancement for Donor Engagement and Alumni Relations
Heather Mowry, Advancement Secretary

In addition, advancement officers represent units within the College:

Marlah Bonner-McDuffie, Director of Advancement, School of Music
Sarah Brauze, Associate Director of Advancement, School of Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, East St. Louis Action Research Project (ESLARP)
Brenda Nardi, Associate Director of Advancement, School of Art + Design and Krannert Art Museum

Our Staff:

Secures private investment in the College and its academic and public engagement units;

enhances and strengthens relationships with alumni, friends, students, and parents;

promotes philanthropic priorities of the College with internal and external constituencies;

acts as liaisons between alumni, donors, and the College;

serves as advocates for the College and its mission; and

encourages reciprocal communication between College administration and College advocates.

For inquiries on ways in which alumni and friends can assist in the college, please contact the office at 217/333.1661 or by email at: rlaramee@uiuc.edu, and sdstine@illinois.edu

Office of Advancement hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5pm

Roger Laramee
Assistant Dean for Advancement

Shelli Drummond Stine
Associate Director of Advancement for Donor Engagement  and Alumni Relations

Heather Mowry
Advancement Secretary

Sarah Brauze
Associate Director of Advancement

Brenda Nardi
Associate Director of Advancement, School of Art + Design and Krannert Art Museum