Grant Eull (B.S. 2001 Graphic Design) will be honored with the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Rising Star Award on Tuesday, October 30, for outstanding volunteer leadership in support of mentoring, college to career programs, and community building among graphic design students and alumni.

Eull has served as a mentor to CDes students since 2004 and began taking a larger leadership role in recruiting mentors and matching students in 2005. Since that time, he has also established a blog for graphic design mentors and students, and facilitated a host of experiential learning and community building activities including annual studio gatherings, social events, graphic design firm tours, and portfolio review nights.

Eull was a founding member of the College of Design Student and Alumni Board, which sponsors the college mentor program and serves as an advisory group for CDes student services college to career program.