Student Organizations

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS (AIAS)

President: Elise Benson, ebenson9@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: David Karle

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is the official student body organization in the Department of Architecture at UNL. As the liaison between the students and practicing professionals, the organization provides close contact with the American Institute of Architects and its members as well as student organizations from other universities. In addition, the AIAS represents the student body on various faculty committees, makes recommendations to the department, hosts visiting speakers, and organizes various social activities. All students in the department are encouraged to actively participate in this organization.

The AIAS chapter at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln is part of a larger, independent, 501c3 non-profit and student-run organization that is more than just a club. This grassroots association is a cooperative between thousands of students in North America (of all ages and academic degrees) committed to helping each other. It provides a sense of community and a forum to share differing views. The AIAS is also a professional organization that is the official voice of architecture students.

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STUDENT CHAPTER of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (ASLA)

President: Caitlin Elser, celser2@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Salvador Lindquist

The University of Nebraska Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) kicks off the academic year with a cook out. This event helps foster mentoring relationships between upper and lower classes and information sharing about the program. The chapter will include several scheduled activities centered on academics as well as nonacademic activities.

ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (ASUN)

Senator: Benjamin Morgan, bmorgan18@huskers.unl.edu

Association of Students of the University of Nebraska (ASUN) is meant to serve the student on campus by acting as their voice and relaying student opinions to faculty, staff and the Board of Regents.They are a student resource and want to emphasize that their doors are always open. If you are interested in learning about ASUN, have a problem with something on campus, or are passionate about a project and need resources to help you along please let them know.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS/INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION (ASID/IIDA)

President: Marissa Henthorn, mhenthorn2@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Emily Cerny

The Nebraska/Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is made up of approximately 400 members involved in healthcare, contract, product and residential design. Your membership provides you the opportunity to sit side-by-side professional members in job shadowing, chapter trade shows and team meetings, not to mention local student scholarships and awards. To learn more about ASID and the benefits of being a student member watch the video below and visit www.asid.org/students.

International Interior Design Association (IIDA) student membership provides students enrolled in an interior design program the resources they need for educational and professional development, that are not available on campus. These benefits are exclusive to IIDA student members and give aspiring designers unique opportunities to build professional connections that extend well after graduation. Click here to apply for membership.

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MINORITY ARCHITECTS (NOMA)

President:  Adyan Almothafar, aalmothafar2@huskers.unl.edu

Treasurer: Rachel Fuelberth

Program Coordinator: Tori Dunston tdunston2@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Kuska

The mission of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is to support students of underrepresented groups in their professional and academic careers, aid the College of Architecture in recruitment and retention of students in underrepresented groups, and to connect and engage with the community through networking and service projects. The primary vision is to work toward a more equitable, inclusive and diverse design field.

QUEER NEBRASKA DESIGN STUDENTS (QNDS)

President: TBA

Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Karle  

QNDS is a student organization for research projects led by students working on queerness in the built environment. As students, we believe that design should respond to social change. QNDS's goal is to offer the platform in which to create it.

STUDENT PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA (SPAN)

President: Jahangeer Jahangeer, fjahahngeer2@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Jaime Lopez

The Student Planning Association of Nebraska (SPAN), the organization for planning students in the Master of Community and Regional Planning (MCRP) program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

THE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS IN ARCHITECTURE (CASA)

President: Ian Hogeland, ihogeland2@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Karle 

CASA was created to help students in the College of Architecture to foster faith, fellowship, and community through belief in Jesus Christ.

THE GALLERY

President: Aly Timmerman, atimmerman@huskers.unl.edu
Faculty Sponsor: Kendra Ordia

The mission of The Gallery is to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture and inspire design excellence. Members who attend the social events are given the opportunity to meet and collaborate with those outside of their year and/or discipline as well as professors and various design professionals. The Gallery Board Members will create a publication exhibiting the best work within the College of Architecture. Through these actions, we endeavor to facilitate a positive culture and an environment that showcases thought-provoking design, create a better connected and informed body of students and faculty, and promote design excellence.

TAU SIGMA DELTA

President: Pierce Bower, piercebower@huskers.unl.edu

Faculty Sponsor: Steve Hardy

The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts is the only national honor society for architecture and design majors that is accredited by the Association of College Honor Societies.

The Society recognizes intellectual achievement, effort and initiative as well as leadership and character. This prize of membership acknowledges undergraduate and graduate students who attain high scholastic standing in their field.

The organization also honors practitioners in the field for excellence in design with the national organization’s Gold Medal Award, which is presented each spring at the ACSA Annual Meeting. The Silver Medal is awarded by individual chapters to a Professional with a record of distinction in design. The Bronze Medal Award is presented to students who have distinguished themselves in design, and is elected by the student membership of the chapter.

US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL OF NEBRASKA (USGBC) 

President: TBA

Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Kuska

The US Green Building Council of Nebraska (USGBC) Flatwater Chapter is a coalition of students and young professionals intent on promoting the integration of future leaders into the green building movement.