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The University of Oklahoma
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Oculus Weekly Newsletter
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2018
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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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| From left: Shawn Schaefer, Marjorie Callahan and Beth Windel |
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GCA Faculty and Alumni Honored by AIA Oklahoma
Join us in congratulating the OU faculty and alumna who were recently selected to receive American Institute of Architects (AIA) Oklahoma Honor Awards! The awards will be formally presented at the 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture on Nov. 9.
- Urban Design Director Shawn Schaefer won the 2018 AIA Oklahoma Community Service Award
- Architecture Professor Marjorie Callahan won the 2018 AIA Oklahoma Outstanding Educational Contributions Award
- Alumna Beth Windel of SDG Architects was recognized with the 2018 AIA Oklahoma Young Professional Achievement Award
To learn more about the AIA Oklahoma, click here.
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GCA Landscape Architecture Professor Publishes Research in Children, Youth and Environments
In a recent article published in
Children, Youth and Environments, Dr.
Sarah Little, GCA professor of landscape architecture, and colleagues Adina Cox (University of Kentucky) and Janet Lobach (Centre for Addication and Mental Health in London, Canada) propose a behavior mapping tool for understanding nature play behaviors.
The authors
write that, "When children engage with the natural world, they experience myriad benefits to their health and well-being."
They continue, "Play in outdoor and natural environments is critical for children's healthy social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Developing high-quality, engaging natural play spaces may be one strategy to afford children greater access to the outdoors and nature-based play.
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To read the full abstract, click here.
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| Above: Charley Young Park. Bixby, OK. |
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Urban Design Studio Alumna on Team Recognized with APA Oklahoma "Great Public Space" Award
The American Planning Association - Oklahoma Chapter (APA Oklahoma) recently announced the winners of the 2018 Planning Awards Program. Among the projects recognized is the Charley Young Park in Bixby, Oklahoma. The park was recognized with the 2018 Great Public Space award in at the 2018 Annual State Planning Conference in Midwest City, Oklahoma on October 1, 2019.
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Urban Design Studio
alumna Marcae' Hilton is the Planning Director for the City of Bixby and helped the Charley Young Park. The park is within the heart of downtown Bixby and has roots dating back to the 1920s. The redesign of this historic park included the addition of pedestrian and bike facilities, street-scaping on the park's perimeters, wayfinding signage and increased landscaping.
To learn more about th
e park, click
here
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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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Free lunch! Join us in Gould Hall for a Portfolio Workshop!
Attend the Professional Development Series this week for a "Not So Scary" Portfolio Workshop in the Gallery! Kyle Berger, a current graduate student, will be presenting tricks and treats to a good portfolio that will bolster your credentials at Career Fairs and Interviews. There will also be professional guests in attendance to review your portfolios after the short presentation - so BRING YOUR PORTFOLIO to the workshop! if you do not have one as of yet, the presentation will help you get started! Not to mention, FREE LUNCH!
When: 12:00 p.m., Weds., Oct. 31
Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Kyle Berger ([email protected]).
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GCA Professor to Offer Humanities Forum Seminar on "Architecture, Space and Time"
2018-2019 Humanities Forum Fellow and professor of architecture Deborah Richards will lead a seminar on Thurs., Nov. 1. Her seminar will explore "how a surface condition in architecture can be generated and understood through philosophical framings in three different ways: surface can be generated as a continuous field, the crust of an object, or as a narrative."
When: 12:00 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 1, 2018
Where: Bizzell Library, Rm. 339
RSVP: Click here to sign up
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Erik Moore ([email protected]).
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Alumni Lecture: "From Norman to the World: An Unconventional Path"
When: 4:00 p.m., Weds., Nov. 7
Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery
Even during at OU, while earning his BArch (class of '88), Bruce has never taken a conventional path. His career has taken him from the plains of Oklahoma to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to the hallways of the State Department and Capitol Hill. Bruce currently serves as Vice President and Director of International Projects for Mason & Hanger, one of the oldest architecture and engineering firms in the country. Bruce has traveled to over 56 countries and worked on projects in 34 countries with combined construction values exceeding $12 billion. Come and hear about his unconventional journey.
To request more information or accommodations, contact Angela Person ([email protected]).
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Free lunch! Join us for GCA's next Brown Bag Research Seminar
When:
Weds.
, Nov
. 14th, at 12:00 pm
Where: Gould Hall Buskuhl Gallery (New location!)
What: Free lunch and engaging Pechakucha-style presentations by ...
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Angela Person (
[email protected]
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Register today for OU GIS Day 2018!
Geospatial technologies have been evolving rapidly and play an increasing role in our society and daily life. The annual GIS Day Expo at the University of Oklahoma celebrates and showcases a broad spectrum of research, education, and outreach activities related to geospatial science, technology and applications. Join the global community observing International GIS Day, which was first celebrated in 1999 and has been held by more than 10,000 organizations in 80 countries across the world. Click here to register.
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Jeff Widener ([email protected]).
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Get Ready to Launch at OU's First Entrepreneurship Expo!
OU's first Entrepreneurship Expo is a trade show for OU students, Sooner Innovation Fund winners, local business owners and entrepreneurs to exhibit their goods, services and concepts in an open forum. Receive early stage feedback on your venture concept from successful entrepreneurs, professional investors, and the community. Accept orders for your product or start a conversation for possible investment. Meet collaborators, spark innovative ideas and build connections to turn your dreams into reality. Applications are due October 26th.
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Lezlie Marsh ([email protected]).
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Cash Prizes! Enter the GCA's Fifth Annual Napkin Sketch Contest!
The 2019 Napkin Contest is now accepting entrees! This annual contest offers CASH PRIZES and is open to all students in the GCA. To get started, pick up your free napkins from Camille Germany, in Gould Hall, rm. 282.
The deadline is Monday, December 3rd, 2018. Winners will be announced in February, during the Charles W. Graham Travel Study Dinner Benefit. Special thanks to the OU Division of Architecture Professional Advisory Board for making this competition possible
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Download the Napkin Contest entry form and learn more about the rules here.
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Calling all Grad Students! Enter OU's Three Minute Thesis Competition!
Enter OU' Three Minute Thesis Competition! Create a three-minute presentation summarizing your master's or doctoral research for a chance to win cash prizes. Register online by January 19, 2019. Preliminary rounds begin January 28, 2019.
For more information or to request accommodations, click here or contact Suzanne Peters ([email protected]).
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Apply Now for Scholarships!
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply now via OU's Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH). The deadline is February 1, 2019.
To access CASH, visit ou.edu/scholarships. |
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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. |
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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/.
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Gould Hall's Charles W. Graham Cafe Announces Fall 2018 Hours
The Charles W. Graham Cafe is now open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is located in the northwest corner of the Gould Hall basement, near the computer lab.
For more information about the cafe, please contact cafe manager Chris Kaeser ([email protected]). |
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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
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