Lukas,
Leuk van je te horen. I had read the Vanguard article and wondered what it's all about. I'm not available to attend the design crit, but am certainly curious to know what you are coming up with; my assistant, Terri Meaney, will contact you to schedule a time for us to chat.
(I have to tell you, though, that providing funding for other not-for-profit organizations is very tough for the university to do; we are getting state and philanthropic funds to support our students, not to pass it on to others, no matter how worthy).
I look forward to meeting you,
Wim Wiemel