Architecture students in Design III were recently tasked with designing an artificial habitat to meet the needs of specific insects, such as the alfalfa butterfly, hoverfly, leafcutting bee, firefly and green lacewing. To accomplish this, students needed to research their insect and become familiar with its form, biological needs, and movement patterns.

The students also analyzed the relationship of their insect to its environment, paying special attention to "how the spatial characteristics of the insect's habitat reflect the form, movement patterns, and needs of the insect." Once these investigations were complete, the students could begin designing a new habitat for their insect.

Dr. John Harris, assistant professor of Regional and City Planning and co-director of the OU Center for Peace and Development, works with grassroots women's organizations in Northern Uganda. This week, Harris will lecture as part of the OU Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability Colloquium Series. His lecture will discuss how the civil war between the Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army has lasting repercussions throughout the region and, especially, on the lives of women. He will also discuss what grassroots organizations are doing to improve their communities.

When: 4:00 p.m., Weds., Nov. 28, 2018

Where: Sarkeys Energy Center, Rm. M104

To learn more about the OU Center for Peace and Development, click here.

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."  Submissions to Telesis are due by 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 28, emailed to [email protected].

To view the Telesis call for submissions, click here.

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 .

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,

Enter OU's 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.

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.