Work and Family Update

Class Notes
Class of 1999
Posted on September 17, 2012

Since I last wrote, I have finished graduate school at MIT, completed my Architecture internship and earned my Architect’s license.
More importantly, I married my wife Carrie, and we now have a wonderful two year old redhead named Edwin. Carrie owns a small ballet school in Concord, MA and we live in Cambridge where I am still able to bike to work!

I have worked since 2008 at Shepley Bulfinch in Boston and was promoted to Associate in January 2012. As Architect, I have led the design effort for several buildings at institutions nationwide. These include projects completed at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Ambulatory Surgery Center), Hamline University in St. Paul (University Center) and the University of Houston (Health and Biomedical Sciences Center). Projects under design include a library for Ringling College of Art and Design (in Sarasota, FL) and an ambulatory surgery center for Bridgeport Hospital in CT.

Most recently I was elected to Shepley’s Board of Directors for a three year term. As a board member I will be responsible, in part, for helping the firm navigate a new strategic planning process.

When I’m not working, I try to spend my time outdoors with my family and our energetic dog romping in the woods.
Luke Voiland Class of 1999

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the Alumni Association?

Upon graduating from Deerfield, alumni enter a diverse network of former Deerfield students. Deerfield alumni have ventured into almost every area of employment, and many are at the top of their respective fields. The advantages of this vast network are numerous and significant, as every member of the Deerfield family receives the following:

Automatic subscription to Deerfield Magazine
Online subscription to the Deerfield Scroll
Access to the Deerfield Mobile App and directory
Invitations to special events both on and off campus
Eligibility for membership in a number of recognition societies

Alumni are also eligible for alumni awards, such as the Ashley Award, Heritage Award, and the Mimi Morsman Award.

As a member of the Alumni Association, do I have dues?

There are no membership fees or dues for members of the Deerfield family, but Deerfield does ask for assistance in a few areas. First of all, in order for Deerfield to have the most up-to-date records possible, we encourage members to keep us apprised of their current contact info. Alumni are also urged to direct all concerns and suggestions regarding Deerfield’s operations through the Executive Committee, the governing body of the Alumni Association. The committee acts as the voice of the alumni body, and works closely with the school administration. In order to keep tuition affordable and the quality of a Deerfield education at its highest, the Academy depends upon the continuing support of alumni and their families. This support can take the form of annual or capital gifts, or time spent volunteering on behalf of Deerfield.

How can I network with other alumni in my area?

There are regional events in many major American cities. Please visit here for more information on regional engagement.

As a Deerfield alum, am I invited to campus athletic events and performances?

Of course! Be sure to read the latest issue of From Albany Road in your email’s in-box for current news of what is happening on campus. As we also send out periodic invitations, it’s always best to make sure we have your current physical address. And if you do plan on visiting campus, why not tell us ahead of time?

Contact the Office of Advancement

alumni@deerfield.edu
413-774-1474

7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 306
Deerfield, MA 01342

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