News Items
July 3,2008Architecture student awarded Undergraduate Research Fellowship for 2008-09
Architecture and environmental studies student Pete Henne has been awarded an Undergraduate Research Fellowship for 2008-09 by the University of Oregon. The year-long research project will study how wind interacts with high-rise buildings.
June 20,2008Thinking Through Nature: Philosophy for an Endangered World
The International Association for Environmental Philosophy Conference "Thinking Through Nature: Philosophy for an Endangered World" will take place here on campus on June 19-22. This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Architecture.
June 17,2008A&AA Dean Frances Bronet featured in May 29, 2008 issue of Eugene Weekly
Frances Bronet was featured on the cover and interviewed in the May 29, 2008 issue of Eugene Weekly.
June 5,2008UO research team led by Architecture Professor Jim Tice brings the Grand Tour of Rome to the web
With the aid of 21st century technology, Professor Tice and his colleagues have made it possible for the public to experience Rome as privileged visitors on the Grand Tour once did 250 years ago.
May 28,2008Art Professor Amanda Wojick Featured in ArtForum
Professor Amanda Wojick's show at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery is featured on the ArtForum website. Her piece "Site Line" has been purchased by the Portland Art Museum.
May 19,2008AIA Board of Knowledge Research Competitive Grant for 2008
Miguel Rodriguez's submission to the 2008 Research Grant Program, "Green Classroom Toolbox: Retrofitting Educational Facilities for Carbon Neutrality and Students' Productivity..." has been selected!
May 6,2008Architecture Professor Alison Kwok Named Recipient of 2008 Women in Solar Energy Award
The award recognizes accomplished solar technology advocates who have made a significant contribution to the field and inspired young women to pursue the sciences. Previous winners have included solar consultants, engineers and innovators.
April 23,2008Architect Thomas Hacker to Lecture in Portland and Eugene.
The University of Oregon Department of Architecture is pleased to welcome Portland architect Thomas Hacker for two lectures. Mr. Hacker will speak at the UO's new White Stag facility on April 24 at 6 p.m. and in Eugene at at Room 177 in Lawrence Hall.
April 10,2008Mount Angel to Display UO Student Designs for Wilco Grain Elevator Site
Thirteen University of Oregon student design proposals for the former Wilco Grain Elevator site in Mt. Angel, Oregon, will be on display at an upcoming community open house at Mt. Angel Public Library, April 10-12.