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The University of Oklahoma
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Oculus Weekly Newsletter
Apr. 15 - 19, 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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Happening now! "The American School Symposium" with Herb Greene
American School architects, including "Prairie House" architect Herb Greene, as well as prominent architectural historian Christopher Mead, will headline the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture's "The American School Symposium" TODAY in the Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The event, made possible with support from the OU Presidential Dream Course program, will be streamed live on YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
Click here to learn more and access the Live Stream.
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GCA Student Journal Telesis to Launch at American School Symposium
Everyone is invited to attend the launch of
Telesis, the Gibbs College of Architecture's student-run journal! Join us following
The American School Symposium
for the presentation of the journal, and an opportunity to see this exciting collection of student, faculty, and invited guests' work related to the theme "
Design Against
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When:
5:00 p.m., Mon., April 15, 2019
Where:
Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery
Click here to read more about the launch on the Oculus blog.
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The American School "Renegades at Bizzell" Exhibit Featured in The Architect's Newspaper
A comprehensive review of the "Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture at Bizzell" exhibition recently appeared in
The Architect's Newspaper.
In the piece, associate editor Sydney Franklin writes "Most architecture students study design precedents or build upon knowledge gained in history courses, but one mid-century educator repeatedly told young minds instead:
Do not try to remember.
... [I]n Goff's classes, it was all about creativity."
Click here to read the full article.
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GCA Alumni Honored During 2019 AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards Ceremony
Many GCA alumni were recognized during the 2019 AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards ceremony, held on Friday, April 12. The ceremony also featured a keynote address by GCA Dean Hans E. Butzer and Torrey Butzer, of Butzer Architects and Urbanism, and Gavin McMillan, principal at Har
greaves Landscape Architects. Together, they shared details about Oklahoma City's downtown
Scissortail Park project
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Click here to read more about the 2019 AIACOC Honor Awards on the Oculus blog.
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GCA Honored With 2019 "Partner Award" From OU Libraries
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture was recently honored with OU Libraries' annual "Partner Awards," recognizing the teamwork it took to put together the major exhibition of
The American
School archival documents and related materials, entitled "Renegades: Bruce Goff and the American School of Architecture at Bizzell."
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ESWG 2018 cohort members, from left: Daniella Rodriguez, Maya Henderson and Sarah Melcher.
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Students Honored for Environmental Scholarship, Advocacy
Two student researchers from
Dr. Angela Person and
Dr. Randy Peppler's Environmental Sustainability Working Group (ESWG) summer 2018 cohort were recently honored with significant environmental awards.
- Maya Henderson, an OU junior, was named a 2019 Udall Scholar. This is a national award that recognizes sophomore or junior college students committed to careers related to the environment, Native American public policy or health care.
- Sarah Melcher, an OU senior, was named the 2019 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) - Oklahoma Chapter Scholarship recipient. This award honors promising undergraduates each year, in particular those with a focus on issues related to waste.
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Architecture Assoc. Professor Represents City of Norman at the International Network of Michelin Cities Event
Associate professor of Architecture Dave Boeck recently represented the City of Norman, sister city to Clerment-Ferrand, France, at the International Network of Michelin Cities
held March 27-29, 2019, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, recent Green Capital of the European Union. While at the conference, Boeck participated in many presentations, city meetings, labs, and tours including the Bilbao Guggenheim and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
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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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Division of Architecture Exhibit Features Student Analyses of "Architectural Agendas"
The OU Division of Architecture (DivA) is hosting the exhibition, "
Architectural
Agendas: An Exhibition of Contemporary Design Discourse," in the Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery. This exhibition presents graduate and upper-division undergraduate students' analyses of over 20 contemporary architectural theory and history media, including the journals Perspecta, Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly, Lotus International, Architectural Research Quarterly and more. The students are advised by Prof. Deborah Richards and Dr. Angela Person in "Research and Critical Writing" (ARCH 4543/5543).
When: Weds., April 17 and Thurs., April 18
Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery
Click here to read more about the exhibit on the Oculus blog.
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Brown Bag Research Seminar
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GCA faculty, staff, and students, and their colleagues from around campus, share their work.
Held in the Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery.
Lunch is provided.
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OU Architecture Library to Present "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: Weds., April 24, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Gould Hall, Architecture Library
Note: Helm will be sharing more about this work during GCA's Brown Bag Seminar,
on Weds., April 24, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., in the Gould Hall Gallery.
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You're Invited! Visit the Citizen Potawatomi Nation with Dr. Jim Collard, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the Division of Regional and City Planning on a visit to Citizen Potawatomi Nation with Faculty of Practice, Jim Collard, and Assistant Professor, C. Aujean Lee.
The visit will include visiting the Eagle Aviary, the Cultural Heritage Center, and lunch at FireLake Fry Bread Taco--all establishments owned and run by the tribe.
When:
Sat., May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where:
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Register: Sign up by April 26 at
http://bit.ly/CPNMay4
to help prepare an accurate headcount and organize transportation from Norman or OKC
Cost: Attendees are asked to bring $5 for lunch
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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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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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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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EarthMonth@OU to Host Series of Distinguished Lectures, Events Throughout April 2019
EarthMonth@OU is OU's annual celebration of Earth Month. It consists of a series of campus and public events focused on local and global environmental concerns sponsored by members of the University of Oklahoma's Environmental Portfolio and others.
This year, EarthMonth@OU will host a series of lectures featuring experts from around the country, including talks that address the history of environmental movements, approaches to SuperFund sites, and the intersections of Christianity, climate and culture.
For more information about EarthMonth@OU and event highlights, click here.
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Community Conversation: The School to Prison Pipeline; Unpacking How Educational Policies are Complicit
The office of University Community invites you to join our latest Community Conversation with Dr. Joy Thomas. Dr. Thomas will lead a seminar investigating how school policies pave the way for students' criminalization rather than their education. This seminar will address the skewed trend of suspensions and expulsions of African American students in addition to the effects of blackness criminalization.
When:
Thursday, April 25, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Dale Hall Tower, Rm. 906
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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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Students Share Updates from Spring 2019 Rome Travel Study Experience
Gibbs College of Architecture students who are
studying abroad in Rome
during the Spring 2019 semester recently shared some updates about and stunning photos of their experiences.
Click here to read the latest updates on the Oculus blog.
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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.
The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution.
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