Wednesday Mar 20 2013



Thank You A-school in NYC

Thank you to everyone who came out to our U.Va. School of Architecture Foundation Alumni Event in New York City on Thursday, March 14th at Aronson’s Floor Showroom with Dean Tanzer!  It was a great event and we look forward to seeing our New York City alumni again soon.

Special thanks to Carol Swedlow at Aronson’s for hosting us and Bill Ryall (MArch ’77) for helping to organize the evening.  Thank you to the A-school Young Alumni Council Members of NYC  - Meri, Colin, Rajika, Alex, Chris and Sarah – for all of your hardwork and help!

Congratulations to all of the admitted graduate students in the NYC area who joined us – we hope you were able to speak with our alumni and enjoy a fun UVa School of Architecture night!

Stay tuned for more A-school alumni events in NYC including an AYAC volunteer day with NYC Cool Roofs and an AYAC Summer event in conjunction with MoMA’s  PS1 Warm Up.  If you or your firm would like to host our next A-school Foundation Alumni Event, please contact Kim Wong Haggart at kimwong@virginia.edu.

A-school Young Alumni Council in NYC members – Sarah, Meri, Chris, Colin, Rajika and Alex

Introducing Teresa Gali-Izard, incoming Chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture

An update on the School from Dean Kim Tanzer

 

Tuesday Mar 12 2013



Vote for A-school Alumni design to reinvent NYC payphone!

Congratulations to A-school Alumnus, Jonathan Coble (MArch ’11) and the FXFOWLE team for being awarded “Best Creativity” by the City of New York’s Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge, with their submission, NYC Loop. There were six winners who submitted prototypes that were judged for connectivity, creativity, visual design, functionality and community impact.

The current city Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications contracts for installation, maintenance and operation of public payphones are set to expire October 2014.

A final “Popular Choice” prize will be decided by the public who can vote through the city’s Facebook page. Voting lasts through Thursday, March 14. So vote for your fellow alumni! https://www.facebook.com/nycgov/app_168524029882519 and vote for NYC LOOP!

Additional press and information can be found in Engadget, Gothamist, CBS News NY, The Verge,  The Huffington Post, NY Daily News and WNYC

 

Tuesday Mar 12 2013


Spring Alumni Event in New York City – March 14, 2013

Join us for our A-school Alumni Event in New York City with Dean Kim Tanzer, incoming Chair of the Landscape Department, Teresa Gali-Izard, and current Chair of the Landscape Department, Nancy Takahashi.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
Aronson’s Floor Covering Showroom
135 W. 17th Street
6:30-8:30PM

RSVP to kimwong@virginia.edu by March 12, 2013.  See you in NYC!

Wednesday Jan 16 2013









AYAC hosts 6 Externship Week 2013 Receptions to welcome students

The A-school Young Alumni Council (AYAC) hosted happy hours and receptions during the School’s Externship Week from January 7-11th in six cities: New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco and Boston.  Over 100 young alumni came out to welcome the current A-school students in town for their one-week externship placement into local firms and offices during the end of winter break.  The AYAC Externship Week Happy Hours, now in its second year, have been a huge success. Students are able to network with young alumni in the area and learn more about the working environment in that city, ask for career and graduate school advice, and even get helpful recommendations for good restaurants and activities for the week. The events are sponsored by the U.Va. School of Architecture (SARC) Foundation and the AYAC, and in some cases the host firm, as well.

The AYAC was founded in 2011 to act as a resource for the young alumni and student communities for job and grad school advice, promote networking, fundraising and continuing education opportunities, and to strengthen the connection between the A-school and its recent graduates. The Externship Program at the School of Architecture received 120 applications and placed 109 students in firms and companies in 37 cities across the country and abroad. Students have the opportunity to work for one-week, unpaid to gain experience and insight into the profession.

Event Highlights:

The AYAC in NYC and the SARC Foundation hosted a happy hour at BXL Zoute on Monday, January 7, 2013 with over 20 young alumni and 15 externship students enjoying Belgian beers and croquettes. With Meri Tepper, Alex Fernandez de Mesa, Chris Donnelly, Colin Curley and Rajika Goel.

Kim from the SARC Foundation and the AYAC in NYC members, Colin, Meri, Chris and Alex

The AYAC in DC + Baltimore and the SARC Foundation hosted a happy hour at The Board Room on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 with over 25 young alumni and 6 externship students enjoying drinks and nerve-wracking rounds of Giant Jenga. With Renee Pean, Elizabeth Milnarik, Steven Reilly, Kathleen Smith, Sara Harper and Jaime Norwood.

AYAC members Kathleen Smith, Elizabeth Milnarik, Renee Pean, Sara Harper, Steven Reilly and Jaime Norwood

The AYAC in Philadelphia, the SARC Foundation and KieranTimberlake hosted a reception and open studio at KieranTimberlake on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 with over 20 alumni from all years and 4 externship students enjoying an update of the School and a tour of the office.  With Fatima Olivieri, Megan Bucknum, Sophia Lee and Sarah Bolivar.

A-school Alumni and Students at KieranTimberlake

The AYAC in San Francisco hosted a happy hour at Rye on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 welcoming a handful of students and young alumni for drinks and conversation.  With Lauren Hackney.

The AYAC in Chicago and the SARC Foundation hosted a happy hour at Rockit Bar on Thursday, January 10, 2013 with 4 young alumni – several who just recently moved to the Chicago area. With Patrick Woods.

The AYAC in Boston and the SARC Foundation hosted a happy hour at Russell Tavern on Thursday, January 10, 2013 with over 30 young alumni and externship students enjoying a cold Boston day with drinks and snacks.  With Marilyn Moedinger, Kyle Sturgeon, Emily Williamson, Elisa Mazareas, and Bernard Harkless.

Tuesday Jan 8 2013


AYAC in NYC Externship Week 2013 Happy Hour at BXL Zoute!

Thank you for all coming out last night (January 7, 2013) for our A-school Young Alumni Council (AYAC) Externship Week Happy Hour at BXL Zoute in New York City!  We had a great turnout of both students and young alumni and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves and made some good connections. The AYAC was founded 2 years ago as a resource for the young alumni and student communities for job and grad school advice, networking and continuing education opportunities and to stay connected to the A-school. The AYAC in NYC is always open to your ideas for events, programs, services – so feel free to contact any of us, at any time!

Some other helpful info:

  • Join the A-school Young Alumni Council facebook and linkedIN groups to stay up to date with events and news.
  • To get on the NYC regional list and receive emails about opportunities in the NYC area – you need to update your contact information with the University, either though hoosonline or by emailing kimwong@virginia.edu your NYC address and work address. If you did NOT get the email invite to this event, that means we have an old address or old email for you – please update it!
  • It is never too early to give back to the A-school. All gifts, of any size makes a difference and shows your support of the School.  Participation is what counts!  To make a donation go to www.campaign.virginia.edu/supportarchitecture.

To the students – good luck on your externship week! If you have any questions about living in NYC, finding first jobs here, what to do this week, anything – know that you can always contact us.

It was great to see everyone.  Thanks again for coming out and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
The AYAC in NYC – Meri, Colin, Chris, Alex and Rajika
Kim Wong Haggart; Associate Director of Alumni Relations, SARC Foundation

Kim from the SARC Foundation and the AYAC in NYC members, Colin, Meri, Chris and Alex

Thursday Jan 3 2013









AYAC Externship Week Happy Hours – January 2013!

A-school Young Alumni and current students are invite to happy hour events across the country during this year’s January 2013 Externship Week!!  The A-school Young Alumni Council and the SARC Foundation are hosting events in six cities the week of January 7-11th to introduce the students in town for their externship week to young alumni in the area, so they can start to build a network, learn more about the professional world in that city and have a fun evening!

Please RSVP to kimwong@virginia.edu if you would like to attend one of the events below!  Look for the AYAC members near the UVa Banner.

New York City
Monday, January 7th , 6:30-9:00PM
BXL Zoute
50 W 22nd St (between Broadway & 5th Ave) New York, NY 10010
Kim Wong Haggart to attend.  Organized by the AYAC in NYC: Meri Tepper, Colin Curley, Alex Fernandez de Mesa, Chris Donnelly and Rajika Goel.
Snacks provided!

Philadelphia
Wednesday, January 9, 6:30-8:30PM
KieranTimberlake Open Studio Reception (open to students, and all A-school alumni)
420 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Warren Buford to attend.  Hosted by KieranTimberlake and the AYAC in Philadelphia: Fatima Olivieri, Megan Bucknum, Sophia Lee and Sarah Bolivar.
Food and drink provided!

Washington DC
Wednesday, January 9, 6:30-8:30PM
The Board Room (1737 Connecticut Ave NW  Washington, DC 20009 – two blocks north of the Dupont Metro station)
Kim Wong to attend. Organized by AYAC in DC: Renee Pean, Elizabeth Milnarik, Kathleen Smith, Steven Reilly.
Snacks provided!

San Francisco
Wednesday, January 9th, 7-8:30PM
Rye (688 Geary St, between Jones St & Leavenworth St, a 10-minute walk from BART and MUNI)
organized by the AYAC in the Bay Area – Lauren Hackney

Chicago
Thursday, January 10th,6-8PM
Rockit Bar & Grill in River North (22 W Hubbard St | L Stop: Grand-Red)
Organized by the AYAC in Chicago – Patrick Woods

Boston
Thursday, January 10, 7:00-9:00PM
Russell House Tavern (14 John F. Kennedy Street  Cambridge, MA 02138 in Harvard Sq.)
Organized by AYAC in Boston: Marilyn Moedinger, Kyle Sturgeon, Emily Williamson, Elisa Mazareas, Bernard Harkless.

Monday Dec 3 2012



AYAC in Philly Happy Hour – 12.6.12

The New A-School Young Alumni Council (AYAC) would like to invite alums in the Philadelphia region to a kick-off HAPPY HOUR event. Whether you are new to the city of brotherly love or have been here awhile – we hope to see you. Bring your A-School friends!
When: Thursday, Decemter 6, 2012 | 6pm
Location: National Mechanics | 22 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
(3rd Street between Market & Chestnut)
Look for the UVA banner!
Contact kimwong@virginia.edu with any questions and go to the AYAC Philly Blog for more info –  http://ayac-philly.blogspot.com/.  See you there!
Thursday Nov 8 2012



U.Va. Architecture School Programs Ranked in Top Three of Public Universities

Great news!

The University of Virginia School of Architecture’s Master of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture programs both rank in the top three of their categories for graduate degree programs, according to the just-released 2013 Design Intelligence rankings of “America’s Best Architecture and Design Schools.” The two programs also rank in the top 10 overall, including both public and private universities.

Additionally, associate professor of landscape architecture Elizabeth K. Meyer was named one of the 30 most admired design educators in the U.S. for the third year in a row.

The Design Intelligence rankings are issued by the Design Futures Council, a global network of design community professionals founded in 1995. READ MORE…