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The University of Oklahoma
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
Oculus Weekly Newsletter
Nov. 12 - 16, 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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MLA Student Wins 2018 Student "Million-Dollar Pool Design Challenge"
OU Master of Landscape Architecture student Sridhar Yalamanchili was recently named the student winner of the 2018 "Million-Dollar Pool Design Challenge," sponsored by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals. His design was selected from among 150 entries, and the winners were announced during the 2018 International Pool, Spa and Patio Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, held from Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2018. Entrants were provided with a hypothetical Central Texas site, a list of client "wants" and an unlimited budget. Yalamanchili's design combined beautiful, hearty plant life, an infinity pool, a modern fire pit and more to produce an out-of-this-world, relaxing environment.
To view Yalamanchili's winning concept, click here.
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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 (
a@ou.edu
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Free lunch! AIAS Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
When: Weds., Nov. 14th, at 12:00 pm
Where: Gould Hall, Rm. 345
What:
Polish up your resumes and cover letters and bring them in for a review! Please attend the workshop next Wednesday, November 14th from noon - 1:30. It will be in GH345 and a Pizza Shuttle lunch will be provided. Rick Dubler, a Career Center specialist for built-environment related majors will make a presentation on effective resumes. Afterwards, Josephine Kim from the Writing Center and others will be on hand to review your resumes and cover letters. Take advantage of this opportunity to have a fresh pair of eyes look at your documents!
For more information or to request accommodations, contact Kyle Berger (kyle.berger@ou.edu).
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Workshop: Develop Submissions for
Telesis,
the GCA Student Journal
When:
Tues., Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Gould Hall, Rm. 390
What: The Gibbs College of Architecture wants to celebrate its vibrant roots by reviving the student journal
Telesis
as a means by which the student community can share its thoughts about the past, present and future of architecture, design, and "the current juice." The College will join its aspirational peers who have already established student-led journals. This call for submissions is meant to re-establish Telesis at OU by searching for contributions on a selected topic: "Design Against."
Join the Telesis editorial team for a workshop to develop submissions for the journal on Tues., Nov. 13, at 6:00 p.m. in Gould Hall Rm. 390. Submissions to Telesis are due on Nov. 20, emailed to telesisou@gmail.com.
To view the Telesis call for submissions, 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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Above: Students visit the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in Paris with Prof. Woodfin
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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.
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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 (jwidener@ou.edu).
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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 (lmarsh@ou.edu).
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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 (smpeters@ou.edu).
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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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Landscape Architecture Foundation Scholarships Available for 2019
The Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) is pleased to announce our scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year, with over $80,000 in awards available through 11 different scholarships and fellowships. The awards recognize superior student performance, encourage diversity, support original research, and assist students with unmet financial need. Information on the various awards, eligibility, and application requirements can be found at:
www.lafoundation.org/scholarships.
LAF Scholarship applications are due on February 1, 2019.
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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 (ckaeser@ou.edu). |
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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.
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