In his talk, "Ten Years From Now," Assistant Professor of Architecture JohnQuale explored issues of legacy; specifically, how we spend our time in relation to the broader cultural context of social and environmental issues. He also discussed the emergence of "design activism" as a way of framing an important role for today’s generation of designers.

The Last Lecture Series is an annual tradition at the University of Virginia, providing a forum for distinguished faculty members to lecture to students as if it were their last time to do so, on a topic of their choosing. This year’s lecturers were Claudrena Harold, assistant professor of history, and John Quale.