DEAN'S MESSAGE

Welcome to week two! Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of attending a beautiful wedding where I witnessed my eldest niece embark on a new and exciting journey in her life. The reception was at a picturesque botanical garden and amidst intermittent bursts of thunder and rain I enjoyed watching friends and relatives explore the almost enchanted landscape. Ambling with nature combined with the optimism wafting from the celebration was inspiring – a perfect conclusion to week one and an invigorating launch into week two.

Speaking of inspiration, where do you discover yours? You have all been given what may be like a dizzying array of assignments, planning problems and design challenges. Most of these assigned prompts hope to draw out a response that integrates technical expertise with aesthetic finesse, a blending of scientific rigor and artistic expression. Sometimes the necessary inspiration can be elusive, and searching to find it can even feel like a grind. It is OK and remember that these tribulations are intrinsic to the creative journey. If you get stuck, shift perspective, shift scale, pause and take a walk outside amidst nature and keep your senses open. Oftentimes, when you create pause, inspiration decides to grace you with its presence.

Make it a great week!

- Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg

ADVISING CORNER

The Student Success Office will be closed for in-person advising and drop-in appointments on Wednesday, August 30 due to the Volleyball Day schedule. Any appointments scheduled for the 30^th will be on-line with your advisor via zoom. Reach out to your academic advisor to schedule!

Additionally, Student Affairs has assembled a webpage outlining the adjusted hours and services for student-facing units on campus for Volleyball Day also. Please click on the link to check in on hours of operation for Student Services across campus.

DROP SCHEDULE

The tuition refund schedule is listed below:

The last day to drop and receive a 100% refund is today, Monday, August 28

The last day to drop and receive a 75% refund is Friday, September 1

The last day to drop and receive a 50% refund is Friday, September 8

The last day to drop and receive a 25% refund is Friday, September 15

Keep in mind that dropping/adding courses can impact your graduation or full-time status. If you have a question about dropping/adding courses, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR!

SCHEDULING AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT



Jaime Mastera jaime.mastera@unl.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment with Mastera

Leslie Gonzalez leslie.gonzalez@unl.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment with Gonzalez

Stephanie Kuenning skuenning2@unl.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment with Kuenning

-Stephanie Kuenning 

MEDIA & SHOP CORNER

HELP WANTED!

College of Architecture Students,

Looking for a part time job for the 2023 fall semester? We have positions open in the CoA Shop and Media Center. Students are encouraged to apply at the Handshake site:

Architecture Shop Student Worker:

https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1831163

Architecture Media Center Student Worker:

https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1831097

COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

Amidst the scorching heat of 103°F, the dedicated students of the Master of Community and Regional Planning Program embarked on the first day of the semester to commence their work on the Bennet's planning project. Undeterred by the soaring temperatures, they conducted field surveys that held the promise of uncovering invaluable insights into the community's past, present and future.

During this heatwave, the students diligently surveyed sidewalks, housing, public sites and street infrastructure, aiming to comprehend accessibility and mobility factors. They collected land use data for future growth and development opportunities within the area. Furthermore, the students engaged with local residents to gain deeper insights into community activities and dynamics.

The hard work and dedication exhibited by these students on this sweltering day showcased their commitment to enhancing the well-being of the community. A special note of gratitude goes out to Michele Lincoln, clerk and treasurer of the City of Bennet, and Mason Herrman from Marvin Planning Consultants, for generously contributing their time and unwavering support to the student team.

-Zhenghong Tang, Ph.D, Community and Regional Planning Program director and professor 

FACULTY/ STUDENT NEWS

Improving the quality of teaching through research and creative activity, the following faculty members have sought to enrich the student experience and make a mark on the trajectory of the professions and our communities with their scholarly endeavors. Please help us congratulate Jeffrey L. Day, Aziza Cyamani, Jason Griffiths, Abigail Cochran, Michael Harpster, Jaime Lopez, Matthew Miller and Sonya Türkman for their recent accomplishments.

More-

Check out the College of Architecture website for new internship and job opportunities. 



Plus, University of Nebraska Career Services encourages you to view a few of their new Full-Time job postings at Handshake. Check them out!

FALL SEMESTER

UNL Volleyball Day UNL Offices Closed

Date: Aug 30

ASID/IIDA Student Chapter Meeting

Date: Sept 6

Time: 5pm

Place: Gallery

HDR | University of Nebraska Fall Career Expo

Date: Sept 6

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Place: HDR Headquarters, Omaha

Register Here

Interior Design Internship Panel and Discussion

Date: Sept 8

Time: 11:30-12:45

Place: Gallery

Hyde Lecture - Nader Tehrani

Date: Oct 13

Time: 4pm

Place: Sheldon Auditorium

Fall Break

Oct 16 - 17

Hyde Lecture Robert Adams

Date: Oct 30

Time: 4pm

Place: Richards,

Rm 15

Hyde Lecture- Michael Grove

Date: Nov 6

Time: 4pm

Place: Richards,

Rm 15

Build-Up Week

Nov 27- Dec 1

Final Reviews

Dec 4 - 9

Finals Week

Dec 11-15

Graduate Commencement

Dec 15

Undergraduate Commencement

Dec 16

Spring Break

March 10-17

Hyde Lecture - Andy Hong

Date: March 4

Time: 4pm

Place: Richards,

Rm 15

(Tentative)

Hyde Lecture - Jennifer Roe

Date: March 22

Time: 4pm

Place: Swanson Auditorium

Hyde Lecture - Kent Duffy

Date: April 8

Time: 4pm

Place: Richards,

Rm 15

Hyde Lecture - Nicole McIntosh & Jonathan Louie

Date: April

(Tentative)

Time: 4pm

Place: TBA

Build-Up Week

Apr 29- May 3

Final Reviews

May 6-10

Final Exams

Date: May 13–17

UNL Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Date: May 17

College of Architecture Graduate Recognition Ceremony & 50th Anniversary Gala

Date: May 17

Time: 6:30 pm

Place:

Embassy Suites, Lincoln, NE

UNL Undergraduate Ceremony

Date: May 18