FIVE HONORED IN INAUGURAL UT SYSTEM TEACHING AWARDS

Thirty-five faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin, among 73 inaugural recipients of the University of Texas System Board of Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards, will share $2 million in awards.

Five faculty members were selected to receive the award from the School of Architecture — Professors David Heymann and Larry Speck, Assistant Professors Ulrich Dangel and Smilja Milovanovic-Bertram, and Lecturer Joyce Rosner. (Effective September 1, Smilja will be promoted to Associate Professor, and Joyce will be promoted to Senior Lecturer.)

The awards, which range from $15,000 to $30,000, are believed to be among the highest in the country for rewarding outstanding undergraduate faculty performance and innovation.

Winners in the contingent faculty category were awarded $15,000 each, those in the tenure-track category received $25,000 each, and tenured faculty received $30,000 each. A full list of honorees and the institutions at which they teach is available online.

The awards program was established in August 2008 as the latest in a series of University of Texas System initiatives aimed at fostering innovative approaches to teaching, research, and commercialization endeavors at all 15 University of Texas System institutions.

"Clearly, we have a mandate to provide an exceptional education for our students, but our universities also play a critical role in ensuring the economic vitality of Texas. We believe these efforts will foster success in the areas of pedagogy and research, and that they will significantly enhance the educational experience for our students and sharpen the competitive edge of our science and technology activities," said Francisco G. Cigarroa, chancellor of the University of Texas System.

SCHOOL-WIDE OPEN HOUSE & IPOD RAFFLE WELCOMES NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS

The first week of school is exciting and sometimes confusing, even for returning students. This year, School of Architecture students have a fun opportunity to ease into the fall semester by participating in a school-wide open house and raffle held from August 24 through August 28.

The school-wide open house will showcase the many nationally recognized resources that students, faculty, and staff have at their fingertips—a combination of collections, programs, facilities, and expertise that can only be found at The University of Texas at Austin.

During the open house, students will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for an iPod Shuffle. A "passport" card serves as the raffle entry. School of Architecture students can pick up a passport at the Architecture and Planning Library (Battle Hall 200) or the Visual Resources Collection (Sutton Hall 3.128). Students must have their passports stamped at each open house location in order to be eligible for the drawing. Full passports may be dropped off at any location to be entered into the drawing. Entries will be collected through the end of Friday, August 28, and the drawing will be held on September 1. Winners will be notified by email. Two iPod Shuffles have been generously donated by the Campus Computer Store.

Participating locations include:

BATTLE HALL

• Alexander Architectural Archive (BTL 6) – Open house hours: M-F 9-noon & 1-4
• Architecture and Planning Library (BTL 200)–Open house hours: M-Tue 10-5; W-Th 9-10; F 9-7

SUTTON HALL

• Computer Lab/IO Central (SUT 1.102)–Open house hours: M-Tue 8-5; W-F 8a-10p
• Career Services Center (SUT 2.126)–Open house hours: M-F 8:30-3:30
• Visual Resources Collection (SUT 3.128)–Open house hours: M-F 8-5

GOLDSMITH HALL

• Design Lab (Woodshop) (GOL 1.100)–Open house hours: M-F 9-noon & 1-6

WEST MALL OFFICE BUILDING

• Center for Sustainable Development (WMB 4.122)–Open house hours: T 9-1; Th 1:30-5
• University Co-op Materials Resource Center, Materials Lab (WMB 3.102)–Open house hours: M-T & Th-F 10-3
• University Co-op Materials Resource Center, Conservation Lab (WMB 3.102)–Open house hours: M-T & Th-F 10-3

This event is sponsored by the School of Architecture, the University of Texas Libraries, and the Campus Computer Store.

SUPPORT UTSOA

AMON G. CARTER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS UTSOA WITH $100,000 GIFT

On October 10, 2010, the School of Architecture will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an open house weekend full of exciting activities. Leading up to the 10-10-10 centennial celebration will be a three-part academic series titled Traces and Trajectories UTSOA 2010, that will include a publication, exhibits, and lectures. Traces and Trajectories is made possible, in part, by a generous gift of $100,000 from the Amon G. Carter Foundation. The series will highlight the school's history and its diverse intellectual ambitions in the context of the university, Austin, and the world at large, focusing on both academic and design disciplines within the school.

The Amon G. Carter Foundation has been an important partner to the School of Architecture for many years, including their generous creation of the Ruth Carter Stevenson Regents Chair in the Art of Architecture in 1992. We are very appreciative of the foundation's support and wish to extend our thanks for their most recent gift to the school.

SUSAN BENZ — MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH GIVING

Susan Benz [B.Arch. '84] has generously given back to her alma mater for many years with her time, her talents, and her financial support. From serving on the Dean's Advisory Council, where she served as chair for two years, to lending her support to alumni fundraising initiatives, galas, special events, Friends of Architecture tours, serving on the capital campaign committee..., the list could go on. Recently, Susan made what one might consider to be the ultimate gift. She named the School of Architecture as a $50,000 beneficiary in a qualified retirement plan, the proceeds of which will be used to create a new endowed excellence fund for the permanent benefit of our students and faculty. We are grateful for Susan's outstanding generosity and asked her to share her inspiration for this gift.

Why did she make the gift?
"Attending architecture school was a distant dream, and until I learned about the possibilities of student financial aid, I never believed I could realize the dream. I never would have been able to stay in school without the generosity of the scholarships, and I made a promise to myself to one day give back. Several of the scholarships came from the generous donations of the Dean's Advisory Council, and now having served on the council, I am keenly aware of the economic challenges the school faces and the number of opportunities missed due to lack of funding."

Was it a complicated process?
"The great news is that I discovered how easy it is to make a planned gift. There are so many ways to take advantage of planned giving, and the university development staff was really helpful in helping me determine my best options. I am very proud to have created the Susan Benz Excellence Fund in Architecture and truly believe that we do have the capacity to change people and they will change the world."

We wish to thank Susan for her many gifts to the School of Architecture.

For more information on gift planning opportunities, please contact Assistant Dean Julie Hooper at 512.471.6114 or jhooper@austin.utexas.edu, or visit the gift and estate planning website.

RAQUEL ELIZONDO STAFF EXCELLENCE FUND ESTABLISHED

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Raquel Elizondo Staff Excellence Fund. This endowment honors Raquel's impact on the School of Architecture and fulfills her vision of having a dedicated fund to facilitate growth and improvement through professional development opportunities for administrative staff.

Thanks to the generosity of many donors who cumulatively contributed over $26,000, this endowment will permanently benefit the School of Architecture for many generations to come. Thank you to everyone who supported to this effort:

Anthony Alofsin, Alterstudio Architects LLP, Tisha Alvarado, Simon Atkinson, Anne Beamish, Anita Berthold, Black & Vernooy - Architects, Hal Box, Kent Butler, Jeanne Crawford, Elizabeth Danze, Beth Dodd, Larry Doll, Jeff Evelyn, Mike Farmer, Michael Garrison, Rosemin Gopaul, Louise Harpman, Janine Henri, Eric Hepburn, Julie Hooper, Terry Kahn, Nancy Kwallek, Tracy McMillan, Lynn Miller, Elizabeth Mueller, Lynn Osgood, Stephanie Palmer, Barbara Parmenter, Charlotte Pickett, Stephen Ross, Elizabeth Schaub, Larry Speck, Fritz Steiner, Richard Swallow, Barbara Terrell, Riley Triggs, Wilfried Wang, Lois Weinthal, Nichole Wiedemann, Laurie Zapalac, and Ming Zhang.

APA–TEXAS CHAPTER MAKES $20,000 GIFT TO CRP

The American Planning Association–Texas Chapter has steadily provided support to the Community and Regional Planning Program (CRP) for student fellowships, initiatives, and conference registration for over ten years. This summer marks their largest gift to the program to date. In addition to funding two $2,500 fellowships for CRP students, APA–Texas donated an additional $15,000 in program support. "This gift comes at a most opportune time, given the economic stress felt by so many students and their families," said Kent Butler, CRP Program Director and Associate Dean. "We are honored and challenged by this gift and will make certain the proceeds will be directed to support the students in our program."

FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE

Friends of Architecture (FOA) is an annual giving program within the School of Architecture with a mission to increase knowledge and awareness of superior architecture, planning, and design and to advance quality education for future generations. Our members are current students, faculty, alumni, patrons, practitioners, and aficionados who believe in the significance of the built environment and are looking to take part in shaping its future by supporting excellence within the School of Architecture.

FOA membership benefits include involvement opportunities through the school's lectures, exhibitions, and publications and access to significant architecture and design with our exclusive tours.

How to Join
As of September 1, 2007, all donors to the Annual Fund Program who direct their gifts in the amount of $50 or more to the School of Architecture automatically receive a one-year membership to Friends of Architecture.

Make your gift today at our giving page. Click on "School of Architecture" in the right-hand menu to make your donation and start receiving your FOA benefits!

You may also make a contribution directly to FOA online. Log on to our website to join online, learn about member benefits, and get information about upcoming tours and events.

CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

CSD NEWS

The Center for Sustainable Development received a $50,000.00 award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support The Alley Flat Initiative (AFI), directed by Dr. Steven Moore. The AFI is a collaboration with the Austin Community Design and Development Center (ACDDC) and the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC). The award will fund the position of AFI Coordinator, to be held by alumna Sarah Gamble [M.Arch. '05].

AFI HOUSEWARMING

Thursday, August 27
904B Lydia Street, Austin, Texas
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join us in celebrating completion of the Lydia Street Alley Flat!

The Alley Flat Initiative proposes a sustainable, green, affordable housing alternative for Austin. Come tour the second prototype and help us welcome the new tenant to her home!

For more information, visit to thealleyflatinitiative.org or contact Sarah Gamble, AFI Coordinator, at 512.220.4254 x 16.

The Alley Flat Initiative (AFI) is a collaborative effort between the Austin Community Design and Development Center (ACDDC), the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC) and the University of Texas Center for Sustainable Development (UTCSD) that developed in response to rising housing costs in the City of Austin. These "Alley Flats" mitigate the forces of gentrification and environmental degradation by providing affordable, sustainable housing on underutilized urban lots. In 2008, the United States Green Building Council honored the AFI with an award for Excellence in Green Building Pedagogy, and in 2009 Envision Central Texas awarded the initiative their Community Stewardship Award for Redevelopment.

UT Austin students research the feasibility of the project, create conceptual alley flat designs, and participate in design-build studios in conjunction with ACDDC staff, where they get hands-on experience constructing the alley flat prototypes that become beautiful homes for lower income families. The first prototype was awarded five stars by the Austin Green Building Program. This second prototype is similarly green and is 100% accessible for the tenant. Seven more alley flats are in some stage of design or development.

ZERO CARBON COMMUNITIES SYMPOSIUM

Friday, August 28
Mebane Gallery, Goldsmith Hall
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

On Friday, August 28, the Center for Sustainable Development will begin the active integration of the various relevant disciplines working with the built environment with a half-day symposium where CSD faculty and partners discuss their personal contributions to the question: "How can communities be designed to maximize the quality of life, while reducing the impact on the environment to zero?"

Speakers include:

Wilfried Wang
Changing Paradigms in Building Culture

Elizabeth Mueller
An Equity Approach to Livable, Environmentally Sustainable Communities

Steve Windhager, Mark Simmons, and Emily Manderson,
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Optimizing the Potential of Urban Green Infrastructure for Ecosystem Services Production

Kent Butler
Sustainable Water Infrastructure Planning

Steven Moore
Can we Code Sustainability into Existence?

Sarah Dooling and Patricia Wilson
Systems Diagramming and the Pecan Street Project

Karl Rabago, Austin Energy
Sustainable Energy Opportunities

Michael Gatto, ACDDC
Building Affordable, Net Zero Subdivisions: Lessons from the Field

Jim Walker, UT Director of Sustainability
Towards a Carbon Neutral University

Werner Lang
Building Envelopes for 'Energy Positive Buildings'

Michael Oden
The Price is Right: Pricing Environmental Externalities in the Development of Green Industries

Ming Zhang
Transport-related Emissions: Implications for Designing Zero-carbon Communities

UTSOA STUDENT AWARDED WORLD'S LARGEST INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP

Kimberly Cole, an undergraduate interior design student, is the recipient of a $30,000 Angelo Donghia Senior Scholarship in Interior Design, the largest interior design scholarship in the United States.

To be eligible, students in their junior year must submit either a residential or a commercial project they have designed. Each student must also meet grade-point average and portfolio requirements and must be nominated by their interior design faculty members.

Cole, a Houston native, submitted the design Austin's Muller Center, an Alternative Energy Consortium. The commercial design project was an alternative energy consortium for four companies including solar power, rainwater collection, wind, and geothermal considerations.

Scholarship judges are top New York City interior designers and editors. The jury included Thad Hayes of Thad Hayes, Incorporated; Amy Lau of Amy Lau Design; Charles Pavarini, of Charles Pavarini III Design Associates; Carolyn Sollis, designer and editor at large; Masaru Suzuki, designer for Donghia, Incorporated; Newel Turner, style director of House Beautiful; and Donna Warner, editor-in-chief of Metropolitan Home.

Cole is the seventh UTSOA student to win an award since the program's inception in 2002.

The Donghia Foundation was created under the estate of the late Angelo Donghia, a prominent New York interior designer. It provides support for the advancement of education in the interior design field and the discovery of causes and methods of treatment for AIDS. His Donghia Design Studio showrooms are found worldwide, with about 70 showrooms in the U.S.

FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP

Associate Professor Juan Miró's firm, Miró Rivera Architects, is included in the recently published third edition of the 10x10 book series, published by Phaidon Press. 10x10/3 is a selection of the best current world architecture selected by ten guest architectural critics. Each of ten critics in the book selected ten architects and wrote about their work, highlighting four of their projects. Miró Rivera was selected by Peter Cachola Schmal, director of the Deutsches Architektur Museum in Frankfurt, Germany.

The work of Miró Rivera Architects was also recognized with three AIA awards at the national, regional, and local level. The Trail Restroom project won an AIA Small Project Award and an AIA Austin award, and the Yarauvi project won a TSA Studio award.

This past summer, Professor Miró was invited to lecture at two international venues—on June 9, at Meiji University in Tokyo, and on June 29, at the Colegio de Arquitectos de Valencia (equivalent to AIA regional chapter) in Valencia, Spain. He presented the lecture, "Building, Nature and the Relevance of History: Reflections on Recent Work."

Anthony Alofsin, the Roland Roessner Centennial Professor of Architecture, will speak in Berlin at an international conference, "Bauhaus Global," which marks the 90th anniversary of the Bauhaus. The event will be held on September 22, 2009, in the Martin Gropius Building. The conference brings together experts from around the world and will take place in conjunction with the exhibition, "Modell Bauhaus" (Bauhaus: A Conceptual Model).

Dr. Alofsin has spoken previously in Europe on the arrival of Walter Gropius in America. While in Vienna during the summer, he presented his book, When Buildings Speak: Architecture as Language in the Habsburg Empire and its Aftermath. The book and the presentation were subsequently discussed in The Vienna Review.

Think Like an Architect, by Hal Box, W. L. Moody, Jr. Centennial Professor Emeritus in Architecture, has just been published in a Chinese edition by Shandong Pictorial Publishing House and is available at www.hbcbs.com.cn. The original English edition is in its third printing. The book will be the basis for a seminar course by the author in spring 2010.

Assistant Professor Smilja Milovanovic-Bertram contributed a chapter, "Learning from Rome," in the recently published book, Travel, Space, Architecture, edited by Jilly Traganou and Miodrag Mitrasinovic, Ashgate Publishing.

Using seventeen case studies, Travel, Space, Architecture defines a new theoretical territory in architectural and urban scholarship that frames the processes of spatial production through the notion of travel. By aligning architectural thinking with current critical theory debates, the book explores whether dissociating culture from place and identity, and detaching the idea of architecture from both, can reframe our understanding of spatial and architectural practices.

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

ALUMNI UPDATES

Bercy Chen Studio LP has won a prestigious 2009 Green Good Design Award for their Beverly Skyline Residence project. The international prize is awarded annually by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Bercy Chen Studio includes alumni Thomas Bercy [B.Arch./B.Arch.Eng. '00], Calvin Chen [B.Arch. '98], Tom Tornbjerg [M.Arch. '05], and Dan Loe [M.Arch. '08].

The Beverly Skyline Residence is one of only nine residential projects worldwide honored this year and the only project from Texas. The humble addition/renovation won along with Ford Motor Company's $2-billion-dollar Green Factory, the European Union Council Headquarters, and the U.S. EPA's regional headquarters in Denver. Other recipients included Lord Richard Rogers, Ove Arup Group, Richard Meier, SOM, Kengo Kuma, Sean Godsell, and Behnisch Architekten.

The architects explain, "Our concept revolved around the notions of recycling a building, reusing natural and man-made resources, and reclaiming the ancient ideal that buildings can and should be sacred places, especially the home."

"The project began as a modest remodel, but turned into a full master-planning for the site; including complete interior and exterior recycle, an addition to an existing 1970s home, as well as re-organization of the garden. One goal was to integrate the architecture with the native garden and creek at the bottom of the property. To fully enjoy the reclaimed views, the house is wrapped by exterior decks with glass railings. The inspiration is Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan, (founded in the eighth century A.D.), which sits above the landscape and provides panoramic views of the city."

"The project also makes extensive use of harvested rainwater stored in pools and reservoirs to re-connect the house with its site. On an aesthetic level, it provides a peaceful transition between the landscape and the architecture."

The project was exhibited at the Contemporary Space Athens, Greece, which opened on July 7, 2009.

For more information, view the Green Good 2009 Winners list on the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies website.

John Hart Asher II [MLA ' 07], Sam Schonzeit [M.Arch. '06], and J. Parker Williams [M.Arch. '08] were in Metropolis Magazine's Next Generation Competition last spring, and while they did not win, they managed to come pretty close. Close enough that Metropolis mentioned them in July in their "Next Gen Notables" feature that posts excerpts from notable 2009 Next Generation proposals that didn't quite make the final selection featured in the May issue of the magazine.

View their "Subverting Suburbia" article here.

Design Within Reach Austin and Bookpeople recently hosted a book signing for W. Eugene George's [B.Arch. '49] most recent publication, Lost Architecture of the Rio Grande Borderlands, Texas A&M University Press, 2008.

George received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from UT Austin and a master's degree from Harvard University, where he studied under Walter Gropius. While maintaining a professional practice, George also established a notable career as an educator and is one of the leading architects of the historic preservation movement in Texas. In 2004, George was elevated by the American Institute of Architects to its prestigious College of Fellows.

Lost Architecture of the Rio Grande Borderlands documents the Spanish colonial buildings of the Lower Rio Grande valley that were inundated by the construction of the Falcon Dam and reservoir in 1952. The area was colonized in the mid-1700s with the establishment of ranches and several towns. George's book draws together the scattered data of photographs and measured drawings of vernacular architecture with roots in Spain. The book is an excellent piece of scholarship and art by one of America's premier historic preservation architects.

Kris Muñoz Vetter [B.S.A.S. '92], Development Director at the SMU Meadows School of the Arts, has been named to the fifty-person Leadership Dallas Class of 2010.

Founded in 1975, Leadership Dallas is the flagship program of the Dallas Regional Chamber for leadership development and is aimed at increasing the leadership pool for community activities in the Dallas area. Each year, approximately 50 people are selected to participate in the program, which begins in September and ends in June the following year. During the 10-month program, participants receive in-depth education on critical issues in the community including criminal justice, education, government, and politics, as well as a history of the area, health care, and human services.

IN MEMORIAM

On July 21, 2009, Stacy Marie Barnett [B.S.I.D. '09] passed away in Austin, Texas. She was twenty-two years old. Stacy was born in Houston, Texas, on September 5, 1986, to Joyce and Bill Barnett. Stacy graduated from Houston's Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in 2004 with highest honors and graduated with a degree in interior design from the School of Architecture at the University of Texas in May of this year. She was moving back to Houston to pursue a career in interior design.

Stacy enjoyed internships with the architecture firms of L. Barry Davidson and Zeigler Cooper. She also dedicated many hours to charity work including Texas Children's Hospital and the Austin Museum of Art. Most people were unaware that Stacy's ever-changing hair styles were a result of her ongoing participation in the Locks of Love program during the past six years. Stacy travelled extensively with friends and family. The trips were always a joy due to Stacy's unbridled enthusiasm, thorough planning, and sense of adventure with a Frommer's guide always at hand. Stacy loved driving down Allen Parkway with the windows down, wind in her hair, and the words of her favorite songs coming through the speakers. Her love for art, music, and literature showed through in her passion for life which she shared with her large group of friends.

During her brief life, Stacy touched the hearts of so many with her bright smile and constant laughter. Her memory will be a living inspiration. She is survived by her parents, Joyce and Bill Barnett; sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and John Lawrence; grandfather, Ray Barnett; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who loved her more than they can express.

You can share stories about Stacy on the school's remembrance page or in the Austin American-Statesman's online memory book.

The School of Architecture is planning an event to honor Stacy. Family, friends, students, faculty, and staff will be notified when final details are determined.

ALUMNI EVENTS

We want you to stay involved and connected to the school, so please join us for one of our many upcoming alumni events:

• American Society of Landscape Architects Convention Reception
  Park Grill in Millennium Park
  11 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
  Saturday, September 19, 2009
  Landscape alums, r.s.v.p. by September 2

• Texas Society of Architects (TSA) Convention Reception
  The Grove Restaurant, Houston, Texas
  Thursday, October 22, 2009

• American Planning Association (APA) Convention Reception
  New Orleans, Louisiana
  Saturday, April 10, 2010 (tentative)

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention Reception
  Miami, Florida
  Thursday, June 10, 2010 (tentative)

• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Conference Reception - NeoCon World's Trade Fair
  Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (tentative)
  Chicago, Illlinois

• School of Architecture 100th Anniversary Celebration
  Sunday, October 10, 2010
  Austin, Texas

We are continuing our effort to find (and maintain) the most accurate contact information for all of our alumni. Stay in touch with former classmates—update your record and contact preferences by logging on to the university's online alumni directory.

More details will be available on the School of Architecture alumni web page as events approach. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stacy Manning at smanning@austin.utexas.edu or 512.471.0617.

CAREER RESOURCES FOR ALUMNI

The Career Services Center provides services and resources to all alumni of the School of Architecture. Alums may register on Career Source to search for seasoned positions, as well as freelance opportunities. Coming this fall, the Career Center will be offering NEW online resources and programs for our alumni to support their job searches.

Did you know that as an alumnus of the University of Texas, you have access to valuable career tools such as AccessUT and Texas Exes Career Services?

AccessUT is an online job and internship database within the university's Hire Texas web site that allows students and alumni to view postings from employers searching for their next hire. It also provides employers a free, centralized place to post professional, career-related job and internship opportunities for students and alumni.

The Texas Exes offers important career services such as one-on-one career consultations, resume critiques, coaching, online career assessment tools, seminars, job-searching resources, networking opportunities, and a Virtual Career Center.

EVENTS

For the latest updates, check out the online UTSOA Calendar.

Funding for lectures and exhibits is provided in part by the Herbert M. Greene Centennial Lectureship, the Wolf and Janet Jessen Centennial Lectureship, the Karl Kamrath Lectureship, the Edwin A. Schneider Centennial Lectureship, and the Brightman/York Endowed Lecture Series in Interior Design.

EXHIBIT

Through September 11
Mebane Gallery
Goldsmith Hall (Monday-Friday, 8-5)

"London Summer Studio"

Featuring the student work of the advanced interdisiplinary studio in architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design led by Professor Simon Atkinson and Lecturer Ilse Frank.

The studio focused on a central London location, with a goal to address new design agendas in reaching towards more humane, sensitive, vibrant, and sustainable city environments. The students visited the site in the King's Cross area of London before beginning classroom work.

Class members: Adam Dyer, James O'Brien, Anca Clintoc, Purva Jamdade, Rodman Ricketts, Edna Ledesma, Amy Rangel, Brad Singer, James Deering, Natania Morissey, Bo Wu, Yan Yau, and Aaron Hollis.

CONTACTS

In this fast-paced world, there's a lot of news to keep up with. We know you are doing great things, and we rely on you not only to share your stories, but also to keep us up-to-date on your contact information so that we can share our stories with you. Alumni, please send your news and contact updates to Associate Director of Constituent and Alumni Relations Stacy Manning at smanning@austin.utexas.edu. Students, faculty, and staff may send updates to eNews editor Pamela Peters at p.peters@mail.utexas.edu.

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