Thank you to all of our alumni and friends who came back to the 40 Acres for a wonderful weekend of events. There were many shared stories, inspiring speakers, and fun gatherings. Within the coming months we will be adding photographs and videos of the centennial celebrations, so keep checking back.
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 5, 2010
- Dean’s Roundtable Reception (7pm - 10pm)
- Charles Moore Foundation
- Roundtable discussion featuring current and former UTSOA deans at the Charles Moore Foundation.
- Speakers
- Fritz Steiner, Dean, 2001 - present, Henry M. Rockwell Chair in Architecture
- Larry Speck, Dean, 1992 - 2001, W.L. Moody, Jr. Centennial Professorship in Architecture, and Distinguished Teaching Professor
- Hal Box, Dean, 1976 - 1992, W.L. Moody Professor Emeritus
- Charles Burnette, Dean, 1973 - 1975
- Sinclair Black, Acting Dean, 1972 - 1973
- Master of Ceremonies
- Reed A. Kroloff, AIA (MArch ‘86), Director, Cranbrook Academy of Art
Saturday, November 6, 2010
- Traces and Trajectories Symposium (9am - 12:30pm)
- Hogg Auditorium
- We invite you to attend our morning symposium featuring current students, alumni, faculty and community supporters of the School of Architecture. Each will discuss topics that touch on our traces and trajectories theme. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the School of Architecture’s past and present as well as its future.
- Opening Remarks
- Larry Doll, Margaret McDermott Centennial Teaching Fellow in Architecture
- Traces, 100 Years and Counting, the Centennial Publication
- Richard Cleary, Page Southerland Page Fellow in Architecture, The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture
- Traces — Alumni Panel
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- Cindy Black [B.Arch. ‘00]
- Tim Blonkvist [B.Arch. ‘81]
- Bill Booziotis [B.Arch. ‘57]
- Sandra Lucas [B.S.I.D. ‘78]
- Elizabeth Chu Richter [B.Arch. ‘74]
- Barbara Wilson [M.A. Arch Hist. ‘05, Ph.D. CRP ‘10]
- Traces: Texas Diaspora
- Michael Dennis, Principal-in-charge, Michael Dennis & Associates
- Trajectories: The Futures of the School of Architecture
- Michael Benedikt, Director, Center for American Architecture and Design, Hal Box Chair in Urbanism
- Lunch Break (12:30pm - 2pm)
- Lunch on your own.
- Francisco “Paco” Arumi-Noe Memorial Sundial Dedication (2 pm)
- Inner Campus Drive, outside the South entrance of Goldsmith Hall
- Dedication ceremony for the sundial, which was designed by alumnus Jeff Barajas [B.Arch. ‘07] and was contrived to honor the life and achievements of Francisco “Paco” Arumi-Noe.
- School Wide Open House (2pm - 4pm)
- Guests are invited to explore the many resources the School of Architecture houses in Goldsmith Hall, Battle Hall, Sutton Hall and the West Mall building. The Open House is open to everyone without charge. This is the opportune time to engage with current students, alumni and faculty members. Open house tours include:
- Alumni Centennial Exhibit in the Mebane Gallery
- Student Work Exhibit in Goldsmith Hall Main Jury Room
- Architecture and Planning Library Rare Books Collection
- Alexander Architectural Archive
- Visual Resources Collection
- Material Resources Collection
- Center for American Architecture and Design
- Center for Sustainable Development & Thermalab
- Preservation Laboratory
- Studios – student work on display
- Keynote Speech (4pm - 5pm)
- Hogg Auditorium
- Welcome Remarks
- Provost Steve Leslie
- Introduction
- Dean Fritz Steiner
- Keynote
- Craig Dykers, Principal, Snøhetta
- Reception (5pm – 7:30pm)
- Courtyard of Goldsmith Hall
- immediately following the keynote
- After the Open House and keynote speech, please join us for a wine and cheese reception in the Goldsmith Courtyard.
- Dinner (7:30pm – 10pm)
- Battle Hall Reading Room
- The day’s events will end with a memorable dinner and live music in the beautiful and historic Battle Hall Reading Room.
- Featured speaker
- Dr. Barbara Becker (MSCRP ‘83) Dean, The University of Texas at Arlington School of Urban and Public Affairs
- Master of Ceremonies
- Wayne Bell (BArch ‘60) Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture
Questions
Please contact Alley Lyles, Event Coordinator, at 512-471-8187 or Stacy Manning, Associate Director for Constituent Relations, if you have questions.