NEWS
February 16, 2016
Contents:
What's Happening: East Kentucky and Beyond
EKC - Legislative Day
Eric Steva, AIA discusses HB225 with Kentucky Board of Architects Executive Director, Rex Cecil, AIA.

Opportunities  for Service in AIA EKC

There are several committee positions available to members interested in professional Service:
  • Special Awards Committee Member 
  • Continuing Education Committee Chair
  • IDP Coordinator
Please contact AIA EKC if you are interested in serving in any of the above roles. 


  • NEW FACILITIES FOR COLLEGE OF DESIGN -         Message from Mitzi Vernon, Dean
    "At the moment, the Core Modernization project, which includes the Reynolds Building for us, is still alive. The good news is that President Capilouto has recently confirmed support for the project. We are in a bit of a holding pattern for the next two weeks, as the administration navigates the Governor's budget, or lack thereof, for capital projects. However, the administration is still optimistic that we will move forward on the design phase, as planned, and an RFP for architectural services will go out even as budgets are being negotiated." 
  • SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE CONTINUES
    The Search Committee for Director of the School of Architecture is continuing its work with Associate Professor Ann Filson, AIA, as Chair, with the goal of bringing finalist candidates to the UK Campus for interviews and public forums very soon. Announcement of candidate visits will be forthcoming.  
  • SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY IN PROGRESS
    A search for CoD Director of Philanthropy (formerly Director of Development) responsible for fund-raising/ development and alumni affairs/ relations is in progress with the goal of filling this position this spring.
  • PRACTICE PREVIEWS PROGRAM FOR ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS, March 2016
    Professor Martin Summers is directing the annual School of Architecture Practice Previews program. Architecture students apply for admission to this program, agreeing to provide travel, food  and lodging at their own expense, for the opportunity  to work (for no compensation) in offices of nationally known architects around the USA for one to two weeks in March, gaining experience and observing how firms practice architecture.
  • HISTORIC PRESERVATION SYMPOSIUM- April 1, 2016
    The annual Historic Preservation Symposium, open to the public and design professionals, will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016. An announcement about the symposium is forthcoming. All architects and interns are invited to attend
UK AIAS Report

2016 Spring Semester

  • Firm Profile Series: In correlation with monthly chapter meetings, three firms will present internship opportunities and advice to UK students. Firms participating in this series are BHDP, Gray Construction and EOP Architects.
  • Revit Workshop Series: Once a month, students participate in a two hour session dedicated to learning skills in Revit. The workshops build on each other so that at the end of the semester students will have learned basic to intermediate Revit skills.
  • Retreat with Ball State University: In February, UK AIAS is pairing with the Ball State AIAS program to host a retreat in St. Louis. Members will tour HOK offices, experience the City Museum, and network with each other on the weekend-long retreat.
  • Quad Conference in Detroit: In March, several members will travel to Detroit to participate in the annual Midwest Quad Conference to network with 300+ other architecture students and attend workshops and lectures.
Learning Opportunities
East Kentucky's "Third" Thursday Lunches 
Sign Up:  TEC - Tile CE
Topic:   Installation of Large Format Wall Tile - Challenges & Solutions
Sponsor: TEC/Louisville Tile - Tammy Henry
When: February 18
Where: Northside Public Library @ 12:00 pm :: 1 CEU HSW / GBCI
 

Materials & Methods 2.0
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Georgetown College Leadership & Conference Center
100 Crawford Drive, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324*
 
6 AIA CES Hours HSW
6 GBCI Credit Hours
Programming coordinated by:  Ron Blank CE Academy
Good News!
AIA EKC would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest member:   
  • Michael J. Mundy, Assoc. AIA, Zephyr Arch, Versailles
If you have other news to share with the members of EKC, please let us know

Upcoming Events
02/23-25/16 - AIA Grassroots - Detroit
03/01/16 - CKC/ CSI Trade Fair - Louisville
03/10/16 - AIAS  Professional Mentorship Meeting-  Central Library Downtown at 6 :30pm
EKC S ays "Thank You!" to the Allied Benefactors & Sponsors of AIA Kentucky
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