The demolition of the stacks is moving forward which means that this week, the jackhammering will begin. Additional drywall was added to try to absorb some of the noise but please be prepared for the disruptions.

The transformer in Architecture Hall is being shut down and there will not be any power or access to the facilities beginning the evening of November 22 (around 5:30pm) and all-day November 23.  The transformer will be relocated and reconnected, and this will take additional time – plan on the building not being accessible through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The Dean’s Office and Student Success Office will not be open to the public on November 23. They will both reopen on Monday, November 28, at 8 am.

The Media Center and Shop will be closed November 22, beginning at 5 pm and will remain closed until Monday, November 28, at 8 am.  Due to the utility shut down, ALL equipment in the Media Center will be inoperable during this time, including the 24-hour print and laser cutter area (room 21). Please plan accordingly for your printing needs.       

We do not know how the buildings will be impacted with the power outage so please consider what computers and printers might need additional attention Monday. If you have plants or perishable food in the buildings, you may want to consider alternative places to put these items over the Thanksgiving break.

Thanks for your patience and understanding during this transitional period.

Best,

-Sharon Kuska 

The College of Architecture is excited to share the most recent approved concepts from HDR Inc. and NADAAA for Phase 2 of our construction and remodel project. With Phase I complete and Phase II underway, we would like to share the latest developments.

The Phase 2 work for the college is centered on the creation of new and renovated spaces through a major, new addition building at the north of the existing complex and a continuation of renovation efforts that were started as part of Phase 1. To address increasing enrollment within the college, the new work in Phase 2 will add 14 new design studios (plus associated crit and other support spaces) and offer the first newly constructed program for the college in nearly 40 years. A major renovation effort of the project will include a complete restoration and expansion of the original auditorium space (Room 127) to allow for larger class sizes and hosted lectures within the college. To accommodate this Phase 2 work, the stacks attached to the Architecture Hall West (former College of Law) building will be demolished, and the new linear four-story addition will be erected in its place. The elongated form will allow two primary points of connection across the four levels of the addition: one to the Architecture Hall West through the original stack connection, and then also from “The Link,” providing accessible connections across the many differing elevations. The extension of the new addition east of the Link allows for creating a new cloistered courtyard for the college. The program of the addition includes lower-level mechanical spaces and first floor entry pre-function/lobby space connecting to Room 127. The second level includes a student lounge and new studio space, while the third floor established a larger, tiered crit space and studios adjacent to the 3rd floor “barn.” The addition is capped on the fourth level with a studio space connecting across from the highest level of the Link that serves “the attic” studios, as well as an outdoor terrace that can be developed for future student use.

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course

The advising staff would like to remind faculty and students that the last day to WITHDRAW from one or more full semester courses for fall 2022 is Friday, November 11. If you have questions about withdrawing from a course, please stop in and see a member of our advising staff.

Study Abroad Meeting

The College of Architecture will be holding our Education Abroad informational meeting on MONDAY, November 14, from Noon-1 pm in the Architecture Hall Gallery. If you are interested in participating in one of our education abroad opportunities in summer 2023, fall 2023 or spring 2024, please be certain to attend.  

-Stephanie Kuenning

INTERIOR DESIGN

This week we are taking a moment to celebrate a group of interior design students who not only dedicate their time to being a design student in the College of Architecture, but also spend a significant amount of time as members of “The Pride of All Nebraska,” the UNL Marching Band.



I realized from teaching the morning studio that we had a significant number of second-year students who would come straight to the 8:10 am class from their morning 5:45 am marching band practice. I also knew that we had a fourth-year interior design student who also has been a member for all four years at UNL. Impressed by their time management, passion and dedication I thought it would be advantageous to get their perspective on the benefits and realities of managing extra-curricular activities while pursuing an interior design degree. More-

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

The semester is starting to pick up steam with Thanksgiving and the end of the semester push just around the corner. Many landscape architecture students are headed to the national ASLA Conference this week and will participate in the LA Bash Tailgate for the first time with other programs from across the country. This is an exciting development for our program, and I hope it will be the first of many more to come. There is a planned Pecha Kucha on the evening of the 21^st to allow those who went to share with those who could not. I will provide some pizza and hope everyone in the program can plan to attend. I know this is a busy time right before the Thanksgiving Holiday break, but give yourself a little grace and enjoy time together as a program. 

I am excited to see the final reviews at the end of the semester because from what I hear you are all doing great work. I feel like our program is gaining momentum and exciting times are ahead.  Keep your focus and your eyes open good things are on the horizon. -Mark Hoistad

FACULTY 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 Frand Ordia, Peter Olshavsky, Jeffrey L. Day and Abigail Cochran for their recent accomplishments. More-

SERVICE SURVEY

What kind of a relationship does the College of Architecture have with writing and the UNL Writing Center? Complete this brief survey to contribute to those answers! Your responses will be valued and much appreciated. Both students and faculty are encouraged to participate in this survey.

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



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Hyde Lecture - Jan Knikker

MVRDV

Date: Nov. 7

Time: 4 pm

Place: Richards Hall, Rm 15

Career Conversation with Rick Griffin 

Date: Nov. 18

Time: 12-1pm

Place: Gallery



Build-Up Week

Date: Nov. 29-Dec. 2

Finals Reviews

Date: Dec. 5-9

Stage Mini Conference

Date: Dec. 9

Time: 2-4pm

Place: East Campus Union

Final Exams

Dec. 12-16

UNL Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Date: Dec. 16

UNL Undergraduate Ceremony

Date: Dec. 17

MENTOR CALENDAR

Snack and Study Night with Sarah and Josh

Date: Dec. 1

Time: 6:30 pm

Place:

Architecture Hall

Hyde Lecture - Martha Schwartz

Date: Jan. 23

Time: 4 pm

Place: Swanson Auditorium or Lied Center TBD

Omaha By Design Project 2022 Symposium Panel

Date: Feb. 9

Time: 6-8 pm

Place: Omaha By Design

Hyde Lecture - Nisha Botchwey

Date: March 3

Time: 4 pm

Place: Richards Hall, Room 15 - Tentative

Hyde Lecture -Rana Abudayyeh

Date: Apr. 7

Time: 4pm

Place: Richards Hall, Room 15 -Tentative

Build-Up Week

Date: May 1-5

Finals Reviews

Date: May 8-12

Final Exams

Date: May 15–19

UNL Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

Date: May 19

College of Architecture Graduate Recognition Ceremony

Date: May 19

Time: 6 pm

Place:

Kimball Recital Hall

(Tentative)

UNL Undergraduate Ceremony

Date: May 20