Feature Stories

8th annual global symposium
to showcase faculty research

The Texas A&M College of Architecture’s eighth annual faculty research symposium, “Research on the Built and Virtual Environments: Global Symposia Presentations 2006,” begins 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at the Langford Architecture Center on the Texas A&M campus.

The daylong research showcase features a series of faculty presentations previously delivered at scholarly venues around the world. This year's symposium includes invited or refereed presentations and papers from the 2005-06 academic year.

“The individual sessions comprising the symposium reflect all aspects of the designed environment,” said Lou Tassinary, associate dean for research at the College of Architecture. “The categories were not predetermined, but rather reflect themes that have emerged in the work of faculty over the past year.”

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/summer2007/globalSymposium.html

DreamWorks plays at
College of Architecture

Katzenberg Q&A, 'Flushed Away,'
Viz workshops and much more!

DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and fellow DreamWorkers are coming to the Texas A&M College of Architecture to work, play, discuss the future of CG animation and treat students, faculty and staff to a movie.

The main event, “A Conversation with Jeffrey Katzenberg,” is slated for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 in the Preston Geren Auditorium at the Langford Architecture Center. Katzenberg will talk about the future of computer graphic animation with DreamWorks computer graphics supervisor and Viz former student Dave Walvoord in a live question and answer session moderated by Dr. Dean Bresciani, vice president of student affairs at Texas A&M University.

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/summer2007/dreamworksKatz.html

Internationally acclaimed 'green'
architect, Ken Yeang, to launch
Frederick Giesecke Lecture Series

A presentation by the internationally acclaimed Malaysian architect and writer Ken Yeang will launch the Texas A&M College of Architecture’s new Frederick E. Giesecke Lecture Series beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 at the Langford Architecture Center’s Preston Geren Auditorium.

Yeang is renowned worldwide for his groundbreaking work throughout South Asia, developing environmentally friendly design strategies for high quality ecologically sustainable, or ”green,” high-rise buildings. His seminal book, “Bioclimatic Skyscrapers,” the first of many, was published in 1994. In 1999, he was awarded the prestigious Auguste Perret Prize by the International Union of Architects.

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/summer2007/kenYeang.html

College to screen PBS sustainable
design series featuring Ken Yeang

College of Architecture students will have a few opportunities to get acquainted with world renown “green” architect Ken Yeang, before he delivers the first Frederick E. Giesecke Lecture on Monday, Oct. 30. Brad Pitt, too!

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., the College of Architecture will screen two segments of the acclaimed six-part PBS series on sustainable design — “design e2” — one of which features Ken Yeang’s eco-friendly National Library Board high-rise in Singapore. The DVD, narrated by Brad Pitt, will be shown on the big screen in the Preston Geren Auditorium.

Also, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2-3, a plasma screen will be set up on the second floor of the Langford A Atrium and the show will run repeatedly.

“design e2 (the economies of being environmentally conscious)” explores the vitality of the environment through eco-friendly architecture. Masterfully shot in high-definition, the series introduces viewers to the inventive leaders and technologies driving sustainable practices worldwide in the design of buildings where we live, work, and play.

The first episode, "The Green Apple," demonstrates how the ubiquitous skyscraper can surprisingly be a model of environmental responsibility. The final episode, “Deeper Shades of Green,” presents some of the most remarkable visionaries who are changing the face of architecture and environmentalism: Ken Yeang (the Giesecke Lecturer), Werner Sobek and William McDonough.

Also, streaming video is available on the “design e2” Web site in a variety of formats, including video podcasts. The Web site can be accessed at http://www.design-e2.com/.

HKS Inc. officers endow architecture-for-health
chair, professorships

Three current HKS leaders, themselves graduates of the Texas A&M architecture program, share the late Harwood Smith’s commitment to advancing architectural education at their alma mater. These HKS officials, Ron Skaggs ’65, Joseph Sprague ’70, and Craig Beale ’71, have demonstrated their personal commitment to Texas A&M architecture by endowing three faculty positions focusing on healthcare architecture.

The positions — one chair and two professorships, now all fully funded — received faculty appointments in October 2006 from J. Thomas Regan, dean of the College of Architecture:

• George J. Mann, professor of architecture, was appointed as the Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA and Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA Endowed Chair in Health Facilities Design;

• Roger Ulrich, professor of architecture, is holder of the Julie and Craig Beale ’71 Endowed Professorship in Health Facilities Design; and

• Susan Rodiek, professor of architecture and associate director of Texas A&M’s Center for Health Systems & Design, is holder of the Ronald L. Skaggs Endowed Professorship in Health Facilities Design, a position originally held by Mann.

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/fall2006/archForHealthEndowment.html

Grandmother, grandson pursuing BED degree from Texas A&M

Not content with doing volunteer work, Shirley Ankenmann is getting her architecture degree at Texas A&M University — and at 72, she’s the oldest student on campus and proud of it. The senior Aggie also is a proud grandmother — all the more so because her grandson, Michael Wilson, is a fellow architecture student.

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/summer2007/grandma.html

College of Architecture elevates
faculty at recognition banquet

Speaking at the College of Architecture's recent faculty recognition banquet, Lupe Fraga, member of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, stressed the value of people to any organization.

“The success of any organization stems from teamwork,” said Fraga, a 1957 Texas A&M graduate, who played baseball for four years at the university. “And for any university, its faculty are its foundation. This banquet gives us the opportunity to express our passionate, deep and sincere appreciation for the vital role that faculty play as creators and enablers of the learning experience.”

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/fall2006/facultyRecognition.html

Noted British architect to lecture at
Texas A&M College of Architecture

The Texas A&M College of Architecture will feature a very special guest lecture by Paul Hyett, former head of the Royal Institute of British Architects and chairman of RyderHKS architects, 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 7 in the Preston Geren Auditorium.

An expert in healthcare, educational and ecologically responsible design, Hyett is a graduate of the Architectural Association in London. He spent the early part of his career working for the celebrated British architect Cedric Price and went on to run his own practice, which eventually merged with RyderHKS in 2001.

For the full story:
http://archone.tamu.edu/college/news/
newsletters/summer2007/paulHyett.html

Facility Management Industry Advisers to meet Nov. 9 at MSC

Rusty Hodapp, vice president of energy and transportation management at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board will be the featured speaker at the annual fall meeting of the Facility Management Industry Advisory Council (FMIAC), set for noon – 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 in Room 292 of the Memorial Student Center.

The group will review the facility management certificate program’s progress and discuss strategies for the approaching year. Faculty, students and industry representatives are invited to attend.

Hodapp’s keynote address will focus on energy issues, sustainable practices and implications for facility management. He has over 23 years of experience in energy, facility and infrastructure asset engineering and management of two Fortune 100 companies and one of the world’s premier commercial airports. At his current post, Hodapp is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and renewal of the airport’s energy, utility and transit systems. Under his leadership, the airport’s energy efficiency and air quality initiatives have been widely acclaimed, winning a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Excellence award in 2004 and the prestigious Star of Energy Efficiency award from the Alliance to Save Energy in 2005.

Hodapp holds a bachelor of science in chemical engineering from Colorado State University and a master of business administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas, holds professional certifications in energy management, energy procurement, and green building engineering and is a LEED accredited professional.

In 2003, the Association of Energy Engineers named Hodapp the “International Corporate Energy Manager of the Year.” He is active in several professional organizations and a regular speaker on issues related to energy, sustainability and asset management.

For more information on the FMIAC meeting, contact Susie Billings, 847-9357 or e-mail sbillings@archone.tamu.edu.

Administrative Notes

Construction management
books sought for Iraq

The Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University is collecting construction-related books to help build a library for Iraqi construction managers. The books will be donated to the Iraqi Ministry for Construction and Housing. Anyone willing to give up a helpful tome for a worthy cause is encouraged to deliver it to the department office in Langford A 422 by Friday, November 3. Department head Charles Graham said they are tentatively planning to ship the collected books by the end of next week.

Calendar Highlights:

Friday — October 27

Swamp Meets: The Screenwriting, Acting, and Movie Production (SWAMP) student group meets 7 – 9 p.m. Thursdays in Langford C414. Members discuss upcoming events and SWAMP member projects. For more information, contact Billy Agan at 832-444-8037 or greenbilly784@yahoo.com.

Society of Women in Construction (SWIC) meets 7 – 8 p.m. in Langford C111. For more information, contact JoEllen Eggert at 832-928-4202 or joelleneggert@tamu.edu.

Friday — October 27

Turkey Republic Day Reception & Movie: Turkish students and faculty are celebrating their national holiday, Republic Day, a few days early with the entire Texas A&M community, The celebration is set for 6:30 – 10 p.m. Saturday October 27 in the Preston Geren Auditorium and Langford B Exhibit Hall at the Langford Architecture Center. Republic Day, actually October 29, marks the 1923 founding modern Turkish state when the Turkish constitution was amended and Turkey became a republic, formally declaring the dissolution of the Ottoman Emipire. Following the reception, the revelers will screen a highly acclaimed Turkish movie "Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul," in Turkish with English subtitles in the Geren Auditorium. The film, directed by Fatih Akin, is a journey through the music scene in modern Istanbul, Turkey as well as portraying its cultural life. It features German musician Alexander Hacke (member of Einstürzende Neubauten) as the narrator. Hacke roamed the streets of Istanbul with his mobile recording studio and a microphone to assemble an inspired portrait of Turkish music — from classical Arabesque to indie rock and rap. Amongst the featured artists are Baba Zula, Sezen Aksu, Orhan Gencebay, Erkin Koray, Ceza, Duman, Replikas, Mercan Dede, Brenna MacCrimmon, Selim Sesler, and Müzeyyen Senar. For more information, contact Ahmet Ugursal at 979-206-0694 or augursal@tamu.edu.

DreamWorks Animation FX Workshop: representatives from Dreamworks SKG will lead an Visual Effects Workshop for viz students beginning at 2 p.m. in Langford C414 and C412. This visual effects problem-solving workshop is limited to 12 students with a strong interest in visual effects. The Dreamworks visitors will also review student work in the morning make an open presentation at 1:30 p.m. in Langford C414. For more information, contact Margaret Lomas at 845-3465 or marge@viz.tamu.edu.

LAUP Professional Advisory Board meets in the Langford Gallery.For more information, contact Robin See at 8-4307 or e-mail robin-see@tamu.edu.

VIZA Visitor Sessions: The Viz Lab hosts informational sessions to all visitors and prospective students at 10 a.m. An appointment is necessary and may be made at the Viz Lab office at 979-845-3465. All meetings are held in Langford C 429. For more information, contact Margaret Lomas at 845-3465 or marge@viz.tamu.edu.

Saturday — October 28

Aggie Football: Texas A&M Vs. Baylor in Waco

Monday — October 30

8th annual faculty research symposium: The College of Architecture's eighth annual daylong faculty research symposium, "Research on the Built and Virtual Environments: Global Symposia Presentations," is slated for Monday, Oct. 30. Abstracts, supporting print-quality graphics and a list of each faculty member's invited presentations and published papers since June 1, 2005 are due by Sept. 18 to Kathy Waskom at k-waskom@tamu.edu. The presentations and publish paper lists should be submitted by all faculty members, even those who are not presenting at the Oct. 30 event.

A Conversation with Dreamworks CEO Jeff Katzenberg: The CEO of Dreamworks Animation SKG, Jeff Katzenberg, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium at the Langford Architecture Center. Due to the limited seating capacity of the Geren Auditorium, tickets will be required for the event. Tickets are available while they last from Margaret Lomas at the Visualization Laboratory in Langford C418. Tickets must be picked up, they will not be held! For more information, contact Margaret Lomas at 845-3465 or marge@viz.tamu.edu.


Architorture: College of Architecture students take their Halloween costumes for a test drive at the annual Architorture Halloween Bash sponsored by AIAS and other student organizations. The event begins after dark in the Langford Pit.

DreamWorks Animation Lighting Workshop: featuring former Viz student Dave Walvoord in Langford A 400A. For more information, contact Margaret Lomas/845-3465/marge@viz.tamu.edu.

Tuesday — October 31

Final Examination (MSLD): 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Langford A 346. Topic: "Financing Mixed Use Town Centers" Committee Members: chair, Dr. Atef sharkawy; Co-chiar: Kimberly Winson-Geideman; Member: Charles Gilliland For more information, please contact Matthew Croatti/305-467-7437/mcroatti@hotmail.com.

“Funding Brownfield Remediation,” Annie Walters’ final presentation is set for 3 - 5 p.m. in Langford A 302. The committee includes Atef Sharkawy, Kim Geideman and Charles Gilland. For more information, contact Thena Morris at 458-4306 or t-morris@tamu.edu.

Master of Architecture Field Exam: 5:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Langford C 105. Master of Architecture degree candidates' field (written) exam For more information, please contact Taeg Nishimoto/845-8283/tnishimoto@archmail.tamu.edu.

Wednesday — November 1

Healthcare Architecture lecture: Jean Mah, AIA, of Perkins & Will – Los Angeles lectures in the 4th Floor Central Studio in the Langford Architecture Center Building A.

National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter meeting & dinner: 6:30 - 10 p.m. in Langford B Exhibit Hall and Geren Auditorium. For more information, contact Joe Horlen at 845-0289 or e-mail Ann Eastwood at aeastwood@archone.tamu.edu.

Association of Student Planners meets 5:30 - 7 p.m. in Langford C207. For more information, contact Jake White at 713-303-4826 or shalanski@tamu.edu.

American Institute of Architecture Students meets 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Langford C111. For more information, contact Alexis Mixon at 817-229-5191 or amixon@tamu.edu.

American Society of Landscape Architects Student Chapter meets 7 – 9 p.m. in the Langford Gallery. The meetings include featured speakers and faculty. For more information, contact Russell Thomman at 806-239-7656 or ruthomman@aol.com.

Thursday — November 2

Thesis presentation: Jon Toffer will present his Master of Urban Planning paper, “The Use of Eminent Domain for Stadium Developments in Texas,” 10 – 11 a.m. in Langford A 303. Toffer’s committee is chaired by Don Sweeny, and includes Dawn Jourdan and Russ Peterson.

Application of Project Finance in Infrastructure Developments: A final exam is slated 10 – 11 a.m. in Langford C208. For more information, contact Byounghoon Hwang at 979-739-4321 or byounghoonhwang@tamu.edu.

SWAMP meets: The Screenwriting, Acting, and Movie Production (SWAMP) student group meets 7 – 9 p.m. Thursdays in Langford C414. Members discuss upcoming events and SWAMP member projects. For more information, contact Billy Agan at 832-444-8037 or greenbilly784@yahoo.com.

Friday — November 3

Q-Drop! Last day for all students to drop courses with no penalty.

Defense for professional paper: 10 a.m. - noon in Langford A323. For more information, please contact Tharuna Khilathi at 617-957-5528 or tharuna99@yahoo.com.

HRRC Staff meets 10 - 11:30 a.m. in Langford B209. For more information, contact Carla Prater at 862-3970 or carla@archone.tamu.edu.

VIZ Faculty and Staff meets 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. to up-to-date curricular and lab events and developments. VIZA student reps are invited to attend and discuss student issues. Meetings will be held in Langford C429. For more information, contact Margaret Lomas at 845-3465 or marge@viz.tamu.edu.

CPC/AIC Exam: The Department of Construction will give the Certified Professional Constructors/American Institute of Constructors required exam to all graduating seniors 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Rudder Rm. 601. For more information, contact Ann Eastwood at 845-0289 or e-mail aeastwood@archone.tamu.edu.

LAUP Professional Advisory Board meets 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Langford A Gallery. For more information, contact Robin See at 458-4307 or e-mail robin-see@tamu.edu.

VIZA Visitor Sessions: The Viz Lab hosts informational sessions to all visitors and prospective students at 10 a.m. An appointment is necessary and may be made at the Viz Lab office at 979-845-3465. All meetings are held in Langford C 429. For more information, contact Margaret Lomas at 845-3465 or marge@viz.tamu.edu.

Saturday — November 4

Aggie Football: A&M vs. Oklahoma

Monday — November 6

Pin-up and presentations featuring Dr. Firas Al-douri’s studio projects 2 - 6 p.m. in Langford A346. For more information, contact Firas Al-douri at 862-6581 or faldouri@tamu.edu.

Giesecke Lecture: Ken Yeang: Malaysian architect Ken Yeang will kick off the College of Architecture’s first Fredrick E. Giesecke Lecture 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 in the Preston Geren Auditorium. Yeang is best known internationally for his work throughout South Asia on environmentally friendly design strategies for "green" high-rise buildings. His seminal book "Bioclimatic Skyscrapers" was published in 1994. In awarding him the 1999 Auguste Perret Prize, the International Union of Architects said, “Ken Yeang pioneered the application of bioclimatic principles to the high-rise building as a new genre of the skyscraper typology. In a world increasingly assailed by pollution and scarcity of natural resources, Yeang has set a much needed example.” For more information, contact Phillip Rollfing at 979.458.0442 or prollfing@archone.tamu.edu.

Tuesday — November 7

Facility Management Student Chapter meets 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Langford C207. The semester topic is “Careers in Facility Management." For more information, contact Carlos Nome and 847-9356 or carlosnome@tamu.edu.

Paul Hyett lectures: Former head of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Paul Hyett, will talk about sustainable design, or “cool buildings in a hot world,” 6 – 9 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium. For more information, contact Sue Wade at 845-1223 or swade@archone@tamu.edu.

Wednesday — November 8

Healthcare Architecture lecture: Merle Bachman, Hank Adams and Ted Sutherland of HDR lectures in the 4th Floor Central Studio in the Langford Architecture Center Building A.

Research Paper Defense: “Decision Support System for Building Construction Projects,” presented by Sharmistha Ghosh 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Langford A348. For more information, contact 979-997-6479 or sghosh81@yahoo.com.

CHSD Architecture-for-Health Lecture Series continues with presentations by Merle Bachman, Hank Adams and Ted Sutherland of HDR. The lecture is 2 - 3 p.m. in the 4th Floor Central Studio of Langford A. The semester-long architecture-for-health lecture series, featuring luminaries in the field of health facility design and planning, is sponsored by the college’s Center for Health Systems & Design and related affiliates. For details, contact Judy Pruitt at 845-7009 or jpruitt@archmail.tamu.edu.

Dept. of Architecture Lecture Series features Dr. Michelangelo Sabatino, assistant professor at the University of Houston’s Gerald Hines College of Architecture, speaking on “Modern Architecture and the Primitive — from Le Corbusier to Aldo van Eyck.” The lecture is scheduled 5 - 7 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium. For additional information, contact Malcolm Quantrill at 845-7878 or casa@archone.tamu.edu.

American Institute of Architecture Students Officers meet 6:30 - 8 p.m. in Langford A403. For more information, contact Alexis Mixon at 817-229-5191 or amixon@tamu.edu.

Thursday — November 9

Facility Management Industry Advisory Council Fall Meeting 12 p.m. –4 p.m. Annual fall meeting of the FMIAC. Progress during the past year will be reviewed and plans for the upcoming year developed. Faculty, students and industry representatives are invited to this meeting. Will be held in MSC, Room 292. For more information, please contact Susie Billings, 847-9357 or e-mail sbillings@archone.tamu.edu.

LAUP Movie Night: “Lumumba,” the true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba. Showtime is 5:30 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium.

Friday — November 10

Outstanding Alumni Award Banquet: The College of Architecture will honor the 2006 recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Award 6:30 - 10 p.m. at Miramont Country Club. For more information, contact Trish Pannell at 979.458.0400 or e-mail t-pannell@tamu.edu.

Dean's Advisory Council fall meeting: The meeting will be held 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Langford A 217 Conference Room. For more information, contact Trish Pannell at 458-0400 or e-mail t-pannell@tamu.edu.

Fifth annual Health Industry Advisory Council meeting: The daylong HIAC meeting features lectures and member networking with faculty fellows from the College of Architecture's Center for Health Systems & Design. Dr. John Zeisel, president and co-founder of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, Ltd. will present the keynote address. He will also be available to sign copies of his classic text, "Inquiry by Design," which is hot off the press. For more information, contact Judy Pruitt at 845-7009 or e-mail jpruitt@archmail.tamu.edu.

Saturday — November 11

Former student open house: The College of Architecture's annual Former Student Open House is set for 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Nov. 11. For more information, contact Trish Pannell at 458-0400 or e-mail t-pannell@tamu.edu.

Aggie Football: A&M vs. Nebraska

Wednesday — November 15

Healthcare Architecture lecture: Terri Oelrich, RN, with NBBJ presents “Master Planning of Large Hospital Campuses,” in the 4th Floor Central Studio in the Langford Architecture Center Building A.

Friday — November 17

Construction Industry Advisory Council meets 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in 601 Rudder Tower. For more information, contact Ann Eastwood, 845-0289 e-mail aeastwood@archone.tamu.edu.

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning monthly faculty meeting: from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Langford C207. For more information, please contact June Withers, 845-1019 or e-mail jwithers@archone.tamu.edu.

Dept. of Architecture faculty meeting: 11 a.m. - noon in the Langford Gallery.

Wednesday — November 29

Visiting artist lecture: Internationally acclaimed artist Ann Hamilton will discuss her work at 4 p.m. November 29 in the Preston Geren Auditorium. A reception will follow in the Langford B exhibit hall. The lecture is supported by the Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Architecture. Hamilton studied textile design at the University of Kansas, and later received an MFA from Yale University. Though her degree is in sculpture, textiles and fabric have continued to be an important part of her work, which includes installations, photographs, videos, performances, and objects. Samples of Hamilton’s work can be viewed online at:
http://www-viz.tamu.edu/faculty/lurleen/
air/ah/ah_index.html Also, Hamilton was featured in the PBS series, “Art in the 21st Century.” Segments of that show can be viewed online at
http://www.pbs.org/art21/artists/hamilton/index.html

National Association of Home Builders Student Chapter meeting & dinner: 6:30 - 10 p.m. in Langford B Exhibit Hall and Geren Auditorium. For more information, contact Joe Horlen at 845-0289 or e-mail Ann Eastwood at aeastwood@archone.tamu.edu.

Thursday — November 30

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning Student Advisory Council meeting & lunch: with department head at noon in Langford A321. For more information, contact June Withers, 845-1019 or e-mail jwithers@archone.tamu.edu.

Wednesday — December 6

LAUP Movie Night: “The Truman Show.” Truman Burbank lives a happy life. However, what he doesn't know is that his life is actually the focus of a reality TV show aired since his birth, that he's the star, his hometown is a giant set piece, and everyone around him is an actor going by a script. Show time is 5:30 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium.

Friday — December 8

Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning monthly faculty meeting: from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Langford C207. For more information, please contact June Withers, 845-1019 or e-mail jwithers@archone.tamu.edu.

Monday — December 18

Dept. of Architecture faculty meeting: 11 a.m. - noon in the Langford Gallery.

Friday — February 9

Rowlett Lecture 2007 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Annual lecture to be held in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center For more information, please contact Susie Billings, 847-9357 or e-mail sbillings@archone.tamu.edu.

Thursday-Friday — February 15 - 16

LAUP Career Fair: The The Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning will hold their student career fair in the Langford A Atrium. For more information, please contact Robin See at 458-4307 or e-mail rsee@archmail.tamu.edu.

Thursday-Friday — February 22-23

AIAS Career Fair: Architecture firms meet and interview students 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Langford A Atrium. Students can use this opportunity to develop job contacts and/or learn about internship opportunities. For more information, contact Amy Kircher at 361-537-5572 or amy_k@neo.tamu.edu.

Friday-Saturday — March 30-31 and Monday-Tuesday — April 2-3

First international sustainable urbanism conference: The topic: Redefining Sustainability in Urban Regions. Conference will be held in the MSC, specific location and times will be forthcoming. For more information, contact Dolores Gonzales, 458-0102, or e-mail dgonzales@archone.tamu.edu