Student Organizations
School of Architecture Organizations
The student governing body of the School of Architecture, made up of representatives of each discipline at both the graduate and undergraduate level.
Architecture
Undergrad: Jordan Matthews (Design Council President)
Grad: Katie Clinton
Architectural History
Undergrad: Brian Cofrancesco
Grad: Molly Garfinkel
Landscape Architecture
Grad: Sarah Richardsen
Planning
Undergrad: Tania Taloute
Grad: Jessica Ray
Student Societies
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
A national, student-run organization that diversifies architectural education. The UVA chapter provides professional, service, social, leadership, and travel opportunities.
2009-10 AIAS President:
Sarah Rovang
Design Council
Design Council aims to provide an organization for the students of the School of Architecture, as an outlet for the advancement of learning and social activities to improve student life. Representatives from each year collaborate to host a range of events, including Blood Drives, Pumpkin Charrette, Beaux Arts Ball, Art Auction and Fourth Year Pinup.
2009-10 Design Council President:
Jordan Matthews
Graduate Architecture and Landscape Architecture (GALA)
2009-10 GALA Representative:
Green Grounds Group
The Green Grounds Group is committed to promoting, educating and advocating sustainable building and maintenance practices here at the University of Virginia. Projects include the Clemons Green Roof Project, Paper Reduction Project and University Sustainable Guidelines. Working in conjunction with groups like the Office of the University Architect, Facilities Management and other student organizations, we hope our efforts will champion ways the University can secure a more environmentally sustainable and healthy campus environment.
2009-10 Co-Executive Directors:
Alison Singer
Heather Woodworth
The University of Virginia Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is a student chapter of a professional society (NOMA– National Organization of Minority Architects) that was founded in 1971 when 12 African–American architects met at an AIA Convention in Detroit, Michigan. These architects recognized the need for an organization dedicated to “advancement of minority architects.” The purpose of NOMAS is to foster communication and fellowship among minority architecture students, to act as a clearinghouse for information on and for minority architecture students, to maintain liaisons with professionals and technicians whose work affects the physical environment, to act as a common public voice for all minority architecture students as they speak out on matters affecting their work, and the communities in which they do their work, and to promote the design and development of a living, working and recreational environment of the highest quality for all people. NOMAS is a forum for students to explore the relationship between heritage, race, religion, gender, and design. As a group NOMAS participates in community outreach, faculty and student recruitment, and sponsors lectures and design work which reflects the organization members’ goals as individuals and as a community. The University of Virginia Chapter of NOMAS grew out of BASA (Black Architects Student Association), and is inclusive organization. Membership in NOMAS is open to all qualified individuals regardless of race, creed, or nationality, and includes students representing all departments in the Architecture School, including designers, planners, landscape architects, and historians.
2009-10 NOMAS President:
Donald Hickman
Queer By Design (QBD)
2009-10 QBD President:
Charles Smith
The Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians mission is to promote scholarship in architectural history and its related fields, as well as to support the activities of the Department of Architectural History here at the University of Virginia. To this end we sponsor lectures by distinguished scholars, organize events, workshops, career forums and tours for our members. The Thomas Jefferson Chapter aims to support dialogue between faculty, students, and the community of the University of Virginia. Our Chapter Board is comprised of undergraduates, graduate students and faculty from the Department of Architectural History. We encourage anyone with an interest in architectural history, historic preservation, urbanism, and issues of architecture and landscape design to participate in our activities.
2009-10 SAH President:
Katherine Miller
Student Association of Graduate Architects (SAGA)
The purpose of SAGA is to be twofold: (1) to represent the graduate students of the School of Architecture in relations with the faculty and administration of the school; and (2) to promote and encourage activities and the dissemination of information of academic or professional interest to the field of architecture. All graduate students registered for a Master of Architecture degree as offered by the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia shall be considered active, voting members of SAGA.
2009-10 SAGA Representative:
Maureen McGee
Student Association of Landscape Architects (SALA)
The Student Association of Landscape Architects brings lecturers and organizes career and social events for Landscape Architecture students throughout the year. In addition to bringing outside resources into the school, SALA sponsors open studios, internship and portfolio discussions and other activities to promote interaction and learning between studios. Finally, SALA collaborates with other student organizations to identify overlapping interests and organize events to bring student groups together.
2009-10 SALA President:
Ryan Ives
Offering students an opportunity to interact and explore interests in Urban and Environmental Planning.
2009-10 SPA President:
Stuart Andreason
UVa Organizations
The student governing body of the University of Virginia. Elections are run by the Student Council and occur in the beginning of November. The Architecture School has one student representative elected by all architecture students.
2009-10 Student Council Representative:
Steven Reilly
The Committee is comprised of students from each school within the University and is responsible for conducting honor trials, investigations, and educational sessions. The Architecture School elects two student representatives to serve on this committee.
2009-10 Honor Representatives:
Brandon Cuffy
Danielle MacGregor
The Committee aims to educate and promote the Standards of Conduct put forth by the Board of Visitors. The Architecture School elects two student representatives to serve on this committee.
2009-10 Judiciary Committee Representatives:
Marnie Coons
Sara Harper
Student Fundraising
All fundraising for A–School student organizations should be coordinated through
Warren Buford, Director of Development for the School. The Director will assist students with developing strategies for support and coordinating student efforts with those of the School.
