Daphne Spain in the News

Monday, October 29, 2007

"Women's Work" Discussion to Feature Daphne Spain

Women’s Work is a faculty lunch group designed to share and promote the research interests and accomplishments of women faculty at the University of Virginia. Founded by Dean Karen Van Lengen, this group provides an informal framework for women faculty to share their research and intellectual interests with other faculty at the University. Each monthly lunch meeting includes a short research presentation by a selected faculty member followed by a question and discussion period. On November 1st, the speaker will be Daphne Spain, James M. Page Chair and Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning. The event will be held at Pavilion IX beginning from 12:30pm-1:45pm. RSVP is required - space is limited. Please reserve a spot with Alice Keys via email: eak3n@virginia.edu

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Graduate Urban & Environmental Planning Program Ranks Highly in First Ever National Survey

The Graduate Program in Urban & Environmental Planning is ranked 15th in the nation overall, 5th in environmental planning, and 4th for historic preservation in the first ever national survey of master’s degree programs in planning. The survey was conducted by Planetizen, the leading networking and information resource for planners. For more information, visit Planetizen.

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

Professor Presents Research on Gender and Town Planning

James M. Page Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, Daphne Spain, presented a paper at the “Town Planning and Gender: A Necessary Viewpoint for All” conference held in Barcelona, Spain at the end of April, 2005. Spain’s, paper, “The Importance of Urban Gendered Spaces For the Public Realm,” examines the historical relationship of Western women’s participation in public discourse and their physical separation from men in both rural and urban settings. Spain concludes that a separate space for urban women, similar to a neighborhood gathering place, can positively contribute to their participation in public discourse and politics.

Sunday, October 3, 2004

Endowed Professorships Announced

Three new endowed professorships have been announced by Dean Van Lengen. The Vincent and Eleanor Shea Professorship has been given to Professor of Architecture Edward R. Ford. The William Stone Weedon Professorship in Asian Architecture has been given to Professor of Landscape Architecture Reuben Rainey. Professor and Chair of Urban and Environmental Planning Daphne Spain is the recipient of the James M. Page Professorship.