Welcome to those of you who are new to Architecture Hall and welcome back to our returning students!
From the first day of classes until the end of the semester, I encourage you to develop and practice excellent habits that will enhance your learning and effectiveness. Reduce distractions and increase focus. Stay healthy. Follow protocols. Advantage yourself of the opportunities afforded throughout the year, by saying "yes" to them and being involved. Each of our professions have such high potential to affect people's lives for the better, and through acquiring knowledge and developing wisdom in application, you will make a difference!
There are many opportunities within the college to be involved and engaged, including attending exceptional speakers and events, serving on the Student Advisory Council, or becoming a member in one of our many student organizations. We are eager to begin this new academic year with you, and have high expectations for your learning and engagement. We have developed many resources just for you.
Warm regards, Kathy
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For those who have NOT uploaded vaccination cards to the registry or who do not have an approved exemption, your “access granted” in the safer community app will expire at the end of the 7th day after the result date. In other words, people who tested on Sunday, August 15th (Emerging Leaders, First Huskers, NCPA and many faculty and staff) and received results on August 16 will need their next test result by end of day Monday, August 23 in order to not have expired apps by Tuesday morning for classes. Your safer community apps tell you the expiration date. Check the date on your app as you may need to test very early Monday in order to be sure you have building access on Tuesday morning.
This weekly testing is required only if you have NOT uploaded a vaccination card.
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One of the College of Architecture Strategic Plan strategies embedded under Culture + Environment is: Emphasize student wellness, professionalism and responsibilities. Actions to carry out this strategy include collectively establishing a mindset that the College of Architecture will be a supportive, healthy and inclusive learning environment that identifies and fosters each student’s greatest potential. You will notice programming throughout the semester focused on time management, work/life balance, wellness and more. The Student Advisory Board completed a proposal for a modified/new Learning Culture Policy which will undergo additional discussion, potential modification and vote this semester. Effective submission deadlines are a part of this proposal and responsible building access also contributes to the cause. This year, you will have access to Architecture Hall from 7 am – 11 pm. Building open hours are from 7 am – 9 pm, and your NCard will allow you access between 9-11 pm.
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Welcome back to fall 2021! I wanted to give you a quick update about academic advising this fall.
Masks in the Student Success Office
An individual in our office has a documented need for face coverings to be required in the office for one-on-one advising appointments. Without divulging personal or identifying information, such a documented need might be that a member of their household is unable to be vaccinated or has a health condition that makes vaccines less effective for them. As a result, the College of Architecture requests that you wear a face covering in this office. If you are unwilling to comply with this request, please know that we are able to meet with you via zoom for advising as well.
Scheduling an Advising Appointment
For Mastera, advising will be conducted either In Person or via Zoom. Please schedule an appointment with Jaime through MyPlan. For Gonzalez, advising will be conducted either In Person or via Zoom. Please schedule an appointment with Leslie via MyPlan. For Kuenning, advising will be conducted either In Person or via Zoom. Please schedule an appointment with Stephanie via MyPlan. Stephanie can also be reached at 402/472-7943 or in Room 232 Architecture Hall West.
Peer Mentors
Have you met with your peer mentor yet? All new incoming undergraduate students to the College of Architecture have a Peer Mentor that they can use as a resource to help with the transition into the College of Architecture and help get connected with university resources, activities and students. All first-year students should have received an invitation to the Peer Mentors Canvas course and received an email with their peer mentor’s name and email address. Your peer mentor will be reaching out to you, but if they haven’t done so yet, we encourage you to connect with your peer mentor today!
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MEDIA CENTER & SHOP CORNER |
The CoA Shop and MC hours from Aug. 23 to Sept. 9 are the following:
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Sundays 1pm-5pm
-Matt Bukrey
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COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING |
Welcome new and returning MCRP students to the start of the 2021 fall semester! We are glad that Mack Campbell, the graduate program coordinator, joined the college during the summer to help with the graduate student recruitment. We are so excited to have over 27 students enrolled in the MCRP program for the fall, including over 10 new students from Nebraska, California and Florida and internationally from countries such as India, China, etc. More-
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Welcome back seems to have greater resonance after the past couple years. I wish it was an unconditional return, but the virus has proven to be extremely resilient. Despite this circumstance, the faculty are all excited to get back to the business of education after a productive summer. Sarah Karle continued her work on her Prairie Forestry project and received a new $10,000 grant from the US Forest Service to continue this work. Yujia Wang has been busy seeing his two waterfront parks construction and phased opening. Salvador Lindquist has completed a book chapter that explores social justice in the built environment. More-
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Welcome students to a new beginning! Fall 2021 has officially begun and whether you are a first, second, third or fourth year undergraduate student, or an online graduate student, we welcome you and look forward to learning, growing and creating together over this semester. We particularly are eager to meet the university’s goal of “providing robust, in-person educational experiences.” I don’t know about you, but after a year of “zooming,” I am very much looking forward to being back in the building experiencing the energy and presence of one another. That being said, this academic year will continue to be one that will have its unknowns and unique circumstances as we navigate the ongoing challenges of a global pandemic. More-
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Welcome back!
I trust you had a relaxing and much-needed summer break. As we return to in-person instruction at UNL, I anticipate a rejuvenated engagement from our students and faculty in all aspects of learning and teaching. We have the chance to learn from past semesters and approach architecture with a renewed purpose while tackling the next set of questions facing the discipline of architecture. I look forward to learning from you in the months with great anticipation of celebrating our graduating seniors and M.Arch candidates in May. More-
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Improving the quality of teaching through research and creative activity, these 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. Click here for the full list of faculty updates and news.
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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES |
Environment, Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan
The Chancellor’s Environment, Sustainability and Resilience Commission is seeking new members (faculty, staff and students) to help implement the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Environment, Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan. More -
Nebraska Introduction to Customer Discovery program
Join University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff and students for a fall semester program to learn strategies about connecting research innovation with market applications. More-
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STUDENT & FACULTY COMPETITIONS |
Note: Due to the numerous opportunities available, we are listing all content on our website. See links listed above for more details.
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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!
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Dean's Welcome/
Ice Cream Social
Date: Aug 25
Time: 5 pm
Location: East Lawn
Power of Place:
Building Design to Support Mental Health
Date: Aug. 26
Time: 4 pm
Labor Day Holiday - UNL Offices Closed
Date: Sept 6
Date: Sept 9
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Swanson Auditorium
Date: Sept 24
Time: 4 pm
Homecoming & Multi-Cultural Homecoming
Date: Sept 27-Oct 2
Date: Oct. 22
Time: 4 pm
Date: Oct. 29
Time: 8 am–3:30 pm
Date: Nov. 12
Time: 4 pm
Final Reviews
Dates: Dec. 6-10
Finals
Dates: Dec.-13-17
Graduate Commencement
Dec.- 17
Undergraduate Commencement
Dec.- 18
Date: M-F until end of year
Time: 10-4pm
Date: Jan. 28
Time: 4 pm
Date: Feb. 18
Time: 4 pm
Date: Apr. 1
Time: 4 pm
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