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The University of Oklahoma
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Oculus Weekly Newsletter
Apr. 29 - May 3, 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.
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Architecture Faculty Present "Surface Flux" at Factory Obscura in OKC
Join us for the opening reception of "Surface Flux," an exhibit by OU Humanities Forum Fellow and assistant professor of architecture Deborah Richards, along with assistant professor Ken Marold, on Thursday, May 2nd, at Factory Obscura in Oklahoma City. The reception is from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. "Surface Flux" is an architecturally-driven exhibit that explores space through computationally designed and digitally fabricated surfaces. It will be on display from May 2 - June 2, 2019. The event is free and open to the public.
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You're Invited! Celebrate LA Professor Tom Woodfin's Career on May 3
Join us for a retirement celebration of professor of landscape architecture Tom Woodfin. This "Open House" reception is from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Blu Restaurant (201 S Crawford Ave, Norman, OK). Appetizers will be served.
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| Pictured: Liliana Lopez and Gibbs College of Architecture Dean Hans E. Butzer |
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Graduating Seniors Honored for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Students from the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture's (GCA) Architecture, Construction Science, Environmental Design, and Interior Design undergraduate programs were recently recognized for having the highest overall GPAs among their graduating classes. GCA Dean Hans E. Butzer was on hand to present them with their awards during the OU Campus Awards Program on Friday, April 5, 2019. Among the honorees were Clay Dobbins (Architecture), Liliana Lopez (Construction Science), Daniel Woodruff (Environmental Design) and Emma Smith (Interior Design).
Read more on the Oculus blog, here.
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From left: Dr. Tammy McCuen and Muzibur Rahman
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Construction Science Professor, Student Earn ASC Research Honor
Dr. Tammy McCuen, professor of construction science, and Muzibur Rahman, doctoral candidate in Planning, Design and Construction, recently earned the Associated Schools of Construction Proceedings' "Best Paper Honorable Mention" for 2019. Their paper, titled "Current State of Construction Management Faculty Searches in the United States," was presented at the 55th Annual ASC International Conference in Denver, Colorado. Dr. McCuen was the lead author, with co-authors Dr. David Gunderson (Washington State University) and Muzibur Rahman.
For more information about the Associated Schools of Construction, click here
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Construction Science Professor Emeritus Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Ken Robson, an emeritus professor of construction science, has received the
2019 Associated Schools of Construction Lifetime Achievement Award
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The award is given annually to individual(s) who have made significant lifelong contributions to construction education. It recognizes the exemplary efforts of individuals who have worked throughout their career to develop and advance construction education through sharing of ideas/ knowledge, inspiration, guidance and/or the promotion of excellence in curricula, teaching, research and service.
Read more on the Oculus blog, here.
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BlackSpace Oklahoma Holds Successful Series of Events
Read more on the Oculus blog, here.
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Architecture Professor Speaks at the 2019 "Accessibility in Housing Seminar"
Associate professor of architecture Dave Boeck recently presented a talk on "New Construction, Home Additions, and Remodels Designed to Support Accessibility, Visitability and Aging in Place" as part of a day-long "Accessibility in Housing Seminar" looking at visitability in residential design in Norman, Oklahoma. The seminar was sponsored by Oklahoma Adapt, the Metropolitan Fair Housing Council, The Oklahoma Council for Affordable Housing, Project Independence, and DeBruler and Associates.
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Landscape Architecture Student Organization Provides Workshops
The Student Chapter of American Society of
Landscape Architects (SCASLA) recently hosted several workshops for its members and for students from across the college. The workshops invited professionals to share their skills with students throughout the Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA).
Read more on the Oculus blog, here.
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Alumni Highlight: Weldon Bowman, Urban Design and Architecture
As part of our efforts to highlight and learn more about the amazing work our alumni are doing, this week we talked to Urban Design Studio alumnus Weldon Bowman! Weldon graduated from the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture in 2001 with a degree in Architecture and then went on to earn his masters from the OU Urban Design Studio in 2003. He now owns his own firm, W Design, which was recently awarded AIA Eastern Oklahoma Firm of the Year. We picked his brain to learn more about his experience as a GCA student and what he has been up to since graduating.
Read more on the Oculus blog, here.
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Upcoming GCA Events + Opportunities
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Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff + Friends! Connect with the Gibbs College on LinkedIn
The Gibbs College of Architecture is working to connect with alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends via LinkedIn! GCA's page is brand new, so we need YOU to help build out our network of collaborators interested in issues of planning, design and construction. What are some benefits of joining/following GCA on LinkedIn?
- Alumni: This is a valuable tool for connecting with old friends from your time at GCA, recruiting GCA students to join your firms, and keeping up with the latest news!
- Students: Use this platform to connect with GCA alumni as a way to build your professional network!
- Faculty + Staff: List GCA as your place of employment on LinkedIn and follow the page to keep up with news and events!
Click here to connect with the GCA community on LinkedIn.
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OU Architecture Library Presents "Building and Training" Exhibition
Designed for the University of Oklahoma Architecture Library, "Building and Training" is an exhibition of work by
Art & Tech graduate student Daniel Giles Helm. Learn more
here.
When: On display now!
Where: Gould Hall, Architecture Library
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Tulsa Urban Design Studio Juries to be Held April 27 at Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
On Saturday, April 27th, students pursuing the Master of Urban Design degree at OU-Tulsa will be presenting their capstone projects. Each student was encouraged to pursue an original design or research projects that benefits Tulsa and Oklahoma. Projects include Robbie Wing's "Towards an Understanding of Wholeness," Daniel Jeffries' "Lively and Livable: Reinvigorating 2nd Street," Saudamini Inamdar's "City Gateways for Broken Arrow," Ray Powell's "Explorer Park Placemaking," Joel Hensley's "Cottage Communities: Macro to Micro," and Katie Wing's "Exploring Perceptions of Safety: Denver Avenue Station."
Join us for a final review of their work!
When: Sat., April 27, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Tulsa Foundation for Architecture, Street Cred
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Interior Design Students to Host Two Furniture Design Shows in May
You are invited to attend the sophomore Interior Design students' Furniture Design Shows during the first week in May. Students' iterative designs consider The American School and the work of Bruce Goff and the students of his era. Central to The American School philosophy were considerations of organic architecture and how a building's context can influence design outcomes. The students welcome your presence and feedback.
- Weds., May 1, in Gould Hall B10, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
- Thurs., May 2, in the Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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GCA Students Announce Beaux-Arts Ball to be Held May 3 at Volare
Students from all programs are invited to celebrate the end of the year with the OU American Institute of Architects student group (AIAS), Interior Design Student Association (IDSA), Construction Student Association (CSA), and the Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (SCASLA).
- When: Friday, May 3, 2019, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Where: Volare Pizzeria, 315 White St, Norman, Oklahoma
- Tickets: Tickets are $15; contact an AIAS, IDSA, CSA or SCASLA rep for purchase
For complete event details, click here.
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Image: W.R. Oswald, CC BY-SA 3.0
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You're Invited to "An Evening at Bruce Goff's Spotlight Theatre"
Alumni and friends of the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture (GCA) and architecture aficionados interested in the work of Bruce Goff and
The American School are invited to
"
An Evening at Bruce Goff's Spotlight Theater
," featuring a presentation on Goff and The American School by GCA dean Hans E. Butzer. The event will include a scotch tasting, as well as heavy appetizers catered by two local restaurants.
- When: Thursday, May 23, 2019; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Where: Spotlight Theater, 1381 Riverside Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- RSVP: Email Ted Reeds ([email protected]) to RSVP. Tickets are $35; pay cash at the door.
Special thanks to the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture for co-sponsoring this special event.
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Design-Build Course to Be Offered at Creating_Making Lab During Summer Intersession
Instructors Francesco Cianfarani and Garrett Stowe are offering a three credit hour design-build course during the 2019 Summer Intersession. Students in the course will design and build a playhouse to be auctioned in support of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The course will run from May 12th to June 7th and will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Creating_Making Lab. Space is limited, so enroll today!
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"Rethinking Women's Prison Designs" Course to Be Offered During Fall 2019 Semester
A seminar/elective class entitled "Rethinking Women's Prison Designs" (ARCH 4970/5970 and JMC 4970/5970) will be offered during the Fall 2019 semester! Join architecture Associate Prof. Marjorie P. Callahan with OU faculty from Journalism, Native American Studies, Policy and Leadership, Social Work and Social Sciences for a class that will focus on how environments influence behavioral outcomes. To view the course description, click here.
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OU Institute for Quality Communities Seeks Graduate Assistant Applicants
The Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) is seeking applicants to serve as a graduate assistant in the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. IQC Graduate Assistants play a role in workshops, community-based projects, and courses. Graduate students who are interested should apply
here.
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OU Student Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) Recruiting New Members
Hello architecture students! National Organization of Minority Architectural Students (NOMAS) is actively seeking for new members to join our team, and we welcome any architecture students at any year level! Each year, we send a team of students to attend the national NOMA conference, where they participate in the student competition. This year's conference is in NYC! If you are interested, please fill out the sign up sheet linked
here. For more info about the conference, visit the 2019 Conference website: https://lovenoma.com/.
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University Community to Host Faculty and Staff Multicultural Mixer
The OU future holds great promise. This spring, the Office of University Community is lending great support to the OU multicultural community. Please join the community for our second university-wide multicultural mixer.
When:
Thursday, May 2, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Oklahoma Memorial Union, Scholars Room
For more information about the Office of University Community, click here.
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Attend the Diversity Ally "Unlearning" Workshop Series and Earn Your Diversity Ally Certificate!
Diversity Ally workshops are now open for faculty and staff enrollment! Attend "Unlearning Sexism," "Unlearning Racism," "Unlearning Ableism," and "Unlearning Classism" for an opportunity to earn the Diversity Ally certificate.
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GCA Alumnus to Offer "Drawing on Location" Rendering Class through Norman Firehouse Art Center
Join OU GCA alumnus Fred Schmidt, FAIA, for a "drawing on location" rendering class, hosted by the Firehouse Art Center in Norman. Schmidt has made numerous contributions to the architecture profession in Oklahoma. He was recently honored with the AIA's Williams Wayne Caudill Award, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished leadership. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a past President of AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter.
When: Sat
., May 4, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where:
TBD; confirm with Firehouse Art Center
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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,
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Share your news and events with us!
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Whether you are an OU Gibbs College of Architecture alumnus, student, faculty or staff member, we want to know about your news and events!
To share your news for the next issue of
Oculus, the OU Gibbs College of Architecture newsletter, or to request publicity support for an upcoming event, please complete the form found
here. This form may also be used to submit website update requests.
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