The University of Oklahoma
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Oculus Weekly Newsletter
Feb. 11 - 15, 2019

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Oculus is an e-newsletter that is distributed by the OU Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA) during the fall and spring semesters. It features news about student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, as well as events that may be of interest to our community. Note that there is a weekly version of the newsletter for a local audience, and a monthly version for a broader audience. Please share your news and events by noon each Friday to be considered for the following week's issue of Oculus.
Featured Event
TODAY: Auburn University School of Architecture Head to Lecture on "Robert L. Faust and the Design Build Approach"

Christian Dagg, Head of the School of Architecture at Auburn University, will lecture this evening on "Robert L. Faust and the Design Build Approach," as part of the Renegades American School Dream Course. Dagg teaches in the Architecture and Real Estate Development Programs. He received the Outstanding Faculty Award from the School of Architecture AIAS in 2002 and 2006, the CADC Outstanding Teaching Award in 2005 and the CADC Collaborative Initiative Award in 2004. More recently with his colleague Kevin Moore, he was a 2013 recipient of the NCARB Award for their project entitled "Studio: Urban Healthcare." His recent research examines the pedagogy and practices of American School architect Robert Faust. Dagg is a principal of Hinson + Dagg Architects, a firm that has been recognized at the local and state level with AIA design awards. He has experience working for Machado and Silvetti Associates and Kallmann, McKinnell and Wood Architects. He holds a Masters in Architecture degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design (1999 with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Science in Art degree from Northeastern University (1993 Magna Cum Laude). 

Public Lecture: Monday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. - Gould Hall, Rm. 155

Learn more about the American School Dream Course here. Contact Stephanie Pilat for more information or accommodations at [email protected].
GCA News
Students and Faculty Visit Merriman Anderson Architects and Balfour Beatty in Dallas

Over 100 students and faculty from the Interior Design, Construction Science and Architecture programs visited the offices of Merriman Anderson Architects and Balfour Beatty for a field trip to Dallas last Friday. The field trip included a firm tour and project presentations by Merriman Anderson and tours of the Epic Office and Pittman Hotel project sites by Balfour Beatty. Merriman Anderson also hosted everyone for lunch. Many thanks to Merriman Anderson and Balfour Beatty for your support of our students!

Learn more about travel study in the GCA here.
GCA Events
RESCHEDULED!
Dean Butzer Invites Students to Attend Spring 2019 Town Hall 

Join Dean Hans E. Butzer as he seeks your input and feedback.

When: Weds., March 6, from 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.
Where: Gould Hall, Rm. 345 (NEW LOCATION)
Lunch: Pizza will be served!

To request accommodations, contact Erin Tyler ([email protected]).
Campus-Wide Career Fair to be held on Feb. 13

When:  Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union
Registration: Students should pre-register at  https://ou.joinhandshake.com/

Gibbs College of Architecture Career Fair to be held on Feb. 21

When:  Thurs., Feb. 21, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Oklahoma Memorial Union ballroom
Registration: Students should pre-register and upload their portfolios (50 MB max.) at  https://ou.joinhandshake.com/. Firms can log in year-round, so it's beneficial to keep your profile and portfolio updated consistently.
 
Each year more than 30 firms attend the Gibbs CoA Career Fair, where they recruit skilled students from across the college. 

To request accommodations, contact Alex Batchelor ([email protected]). 
Save these Dates for GCA's Spring 2019 Lecture Series
If you know of a Gibbs College of Architecture event during Spring 2019 that is not listed, please submit it via the Oculus form found  here.
Brown Bag Research Seminars *
GCA faculty, staff, and students, and their colleagues from around campus, share their work. 

February:  Weds., February 13, at 12:00 p.m.
Featuring Daniel Butko, associate professor of Architecture, and Somik Ghosh, assistant professor of Construction Science; as well as  Fran Stephens, Director of Pre-Award Services;  Sherri Smith, Director of Post-Award Services; and 
Cindy Clark, Grants Specialist, all from the Office of the Vice President for Research.

Upcoming Events
March: Thurs., March 14, at 12:00 p.m.
April: Weds., April 24, at 12:00 p.m.

Held in the Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery.
Lunch is provided.
Penelope Dean, PhD **
Associate Professor, School of Architecture, University of Illinois at Chicago

Public Lecture: "Whatever Happened to the Future," Mon., March 11, 4:00 p.m. - Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery

Placemaking Through Storytelling
Organized by BlackSpace Oklahoma, this lecture series explores history, assets, and identities in Black neighborhood spaces to inspire future urban projects. This event is made possible with support from the Oklahoma Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities, and others.

Save the Date: Mar. 2, Mar. 9, Mar. 16, & Mar. 30
Location: Page Woodson Historic Douglass School Auitorium; Oklahoma City

Placemaking Conference
Students, advocates, professionals, and civic leaders gather to learn from leading experts in community development.  Registration required.

Save the Date: Monday, April 1 - Catlett Music Center, Sharp Hall

Rick Lowe, MacArthur Fellow ***
Founder, Project Rowe Houses

Public Lecture: Monday, April 1, 4:30 p.m. - Catlett Music Center, Sharp Hall

The American School Symposium**
Public lecture by Christopher Mead, professor emeritus of the University of New Mexico, followed by a moderated discussion with American School alumni, including Nelson Brackin, Ernie Burden and Arthur Dyson.

Symposium: Monday, April 15, 1:30 p.m.  - Gould Hall, Buskuhl Gallery

*  To request accommodations or more info, contact Angela Person ([email protected]).
** Made possible with support from the Presidential Dream Course program.To request accommodations or more info, contact Stephanie Pilat ([email protected]).
*** Made possible with support from RTA Architects and the Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture program. To request accommodations or more info, contact Hope Mander ([email protected]).
Campus Opportunities
Dept. of International and Area Studies Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equality to Host "Campus Teach-In on Blackface" on Feb. 13

The campus community is invited to attend a "Campus Teach-In on Blackface," hosted by the Dept. of International and Area Studies Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equality. Speakers will include Dr. Adam Malka, Department of History; Dr. Meta Carstarphen, Gaylord College; and Dr. Yvette Walker, Gaylord College. This event is sponsored by the Department of International and Area Studies; Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; Department of History; History Club; Department of Anthropology; Women's and Gender Studies; and the Center for Social Justice.

When: Weds.,  February 13, 2019, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Zarrow Hall, Rm. 145

For more information or to request accommodations, contact Stephanie Sager at [email protected]. 
Regional + City Planning Professor to Lecture as Part of "Gender and Justice" Series on Feb. 20

Assistant Professor C. Aujean Lee has been invited to give a lecture for the Women's and Gender Studies Center for Social Justice as part of the "Gender and Justice Speaker Series." This lecture series was created to highlight the scholarship of women faculty members at OU. Dr. Lee will be sharing a presentation entitled "Gateway Metropolitans, Immigrant Neighborhoods: Impacts of Multi-Scale Racial Concentration on Neighborhood Foreclosure Risk." 

When: Weds.,  February 20, 2019, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Dale Hall Tower, 9th Floor

To learn more about the OU Center for Social Justice, click here.
Spring 2019 Undergraduate Research Day Accepting Applications Until Feb. 25

The Honors College is hosting Undergraduate Research Day, which allows both students whose research was funded through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program and students in general to present their research findings. All undergraduate students, including non-Honors students, are eligible and encouraged to submit applications! 

Apply by Mon., Feb. 25, at www.ou.edu/honors.
Campus Community Invited to Attend, "What Can I Do to Address Racism on Campus?" on Feb. 28

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend this moderated book discussion of Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility in the JJ Rhyne room of Zarrow Hall from 4:30-5:45, Feb. 28. This event is co-sponsored by the Max and Heidi Berry Chair in International Studies, the OU Office of University Community, and the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Registrants will receive instructions via email regarding pick-up of their free copy of the book.

Register at https://bit.ly/2Dl13ED. To request accommodations, contact Stephanie Sager at [email protected].
Get Featured on GCA's Social Media Channels!

Send your work to the GCA Communications Team! This is your chance to show the world your work! Fill out the Oculus submission form and mark your submission as an image for social media. Please include images, a description of your work, your social media handles, and a link to your online portfolio if you have one. We can't wait to celebrate all you've been up to.

To submit your work, click here,
Above: Students visit the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris with Prof. Woodfin
2019 Travel Study: "Modern & Historic Gardens of Western Europe"

When: May 13 - June 1, 2019
Where: Amsterdam, Paris, Bonn, Cologne, Haarlem

Study abroad with landscape architecture professor Tom Woodfin: 3 weeks, 3 credits, 3 countries. Be back in time to start your summer internship the first Monday in June 2019. Tuition is covered under the Spring 2019 flat rate!

For more information, click here.
Summer 2019 Travel Study: Learn the History of Spain and the Human Geography of Madrid

Apply By: February 17, 2019
Travel Dates: June 10 - July 6, 2019
Where:  Classes will take place in Madrid, with planned excursions to Cádiz, Toledo, Valle de Los Caídos, and El Escorial
  • Earn three Western Civilization credit hours
  • Earn three Social Science credit hours
What:  Take advantage of learning the tumultuous history of modern Spain right on the ground while also examining how Madrid in particular has been represented in fiction, non-fiction, painting, and film. You'll also get to explore, photograph, and write about some of the many neighborhoods of Madrid while spending a month in the city itself! We will also visit world-class museums in Madrid and take advantage of the incredible food and engaging nightlife.

History of Modern Spain /  HIST 3233
Sandie Holguín, Associate Professor of History ([email protected])

Madrid and the Geographical Imagination /  GEOG 3443
Robert Rundstrom, Associate Professor of Geography ([email protected])

For more details, visit the OU Study Abroad website here.
Study Abroad in Italy with "Gardens of Knowledge and Delight" Program

Students who participate in the Summer 2019 "Gardens of Knowledge and Delight" Program are invited to walk the historic botanical gardens of Italy, and learn the foundations of natural history and science with Bruce Hoagland, biogeographer. They will also experience splendid Renaissance villa gardens with Tom Woodfin, landscape architect and garden historian. Together, they will learn the history of beloved places whose beauty, plant collections, and structure continue to inspire scientists and artists

Fast Facts
  • The class is based in Arezzo, Italy, and runs from July 8 - August 2, 2019
  • Students can earn six credit hours in two courses: GEOG 3253, Environmental Conservation, and LA 4743, Garden History
  • Deposits are due Feb. 24, 2019
To learn more, click here and scroll down to the Program Description.
2019 COINS Grand Challenge Accepting Student Entries

The COINS Grand Challenge is a global competition to uncover students who have ideas that can improve the built environment. Enter your idea with an essay or short video for the opportunity to win cash, internships, or business investment, plus the chance to get in front of some of the construction industry's biggest players. The 2019 competition is now open undergraduate for entries! Entries are due on April 12, 2019.

For more information visit: http://coins-grandchallenge.com/.
In Memoriam
Charles Louis Leider

October 12, 1932 - January 29, 2019

Dr. Charles Leider recently passed away in Stillwater, OK. Dr. Leider was the long-time chair of the landscape architecture program at Oklahoma State University.

To read Dr. Leider's full obituary, click here.
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