Almost 100 years ago in a most unlikely setting — the rural prairie
of the Brazos River Valley — Texas’ first architectural education
program was established at the Agricultural and Mechanical College
of Texas. In the ensuing century, that little college on the prairie
transformed into Texas A&M University, a world-class institution
of higher learning serving more than 44,000 students; and, that
fledgling architecture program became part of a top-ranked design
school — Texas A&M’s College of Architecture — the largest of its
kind in the nation.
To commemorate 100 years of contributing to the world’s built and
virtual environments, the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University
is enlisting the help of former students in planning a yearlong
“Second Century Celebration.”
The event-packed year, which kicks off with a formal dinner on April
1, 2005 and a former student open house on April 2, 2005, will include
exhibits, lectures, symposia and gatherings on campus and at special
venues around the world. While part of the celebration will honor
the myriad achievements of the College of Architecture’s former
students and faculty, the event will also look to the future; examining
the role Aggies are yet to play in developing a sustainable, livable
and aesthetically pleasing tomorrow.
You can help!
In preparation for the event, the college is asking former students
to submit written recollections of their college years, as well
as photographs and memorabilia that will help graphically reconstruct
the institution’s 100-year history. The submitted stories and photos
will be posted on this Web site with other items from the college
archives.
The college is especially interested in receiving:
- Photographs (digital scans are OK) depicting student life,
studio work, or memorable events from the college’s past;
- Written recollections including anecdotes (both meaningful
and humorous) and tributes to former instructors or classmates
who made a difference; and
- The names and dates of any scholarships, awards and special
recognitions you received while enrolled in the College of Architecture.
Stories and digital photographs may be e-mailed to:
2ndcentury@archmail.tamu.edu.
Or items may be mailed to:
2nd Century
College of Architecture
3137 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3137
Additional details, will be posted on this Web site as the yearlong
Second Century Celebration takes shape.
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