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Associate Professor Peter Olshavsky’s essay “Reconfiguring Architectural Agency” appeared in the catalogue for Steven Holl’s exhibition at the Dorsky Museum. As part of the museum’s Hudson Valley Master series, Steven Holl: Making Architecture, examines the work of one of the world’s foremost architects (http://www.stevenholl.com/exhibits/126).

“We graduated in 1968, and as soon as we cast off our caps and gowns, hugged our friends and family, we scattered to the winds, some staying in Nebraska and others off to other states for work. And several of our 41 class members were off to Vietnam,” said Larry Jacobsen, alumnus of UNL’s Architecture Class of 1968.

UNL’s Assistant Professor Daniel Piatkowski’s article in The Conversation on how self-driving cars might impact efforts to build people-centered communities has been picked up by numerous outlets.

Here are a few:

The College of Architecture is presenting notable political and social activist and architect Dan Pitera, FAIA as the next Hyde lecture speaker.

The new FACT website has launched: www.factlab.org The site features current and past FACT projects with information about external partners and student participants. The home page highlights selected projects, news and an Instagram feed affording students an opportunity to promote work in progress as well as completed FACT projects.

The College of Architecture is pleased to announce alum and Professional Advisory Council member Jeff Monzu of LEO A DALY, AIA, has been named the winner of Healthcare Design’s HCD 10 award in the category of Architect. The annual award honors healthcare professionals in 10 categories, highlighting a broad spectrum of industry leaders and their accomplishments over the last year.

Check out this article by Dean Katherine Ankerson. "Emerging Talent Preparation: How Colleges of Architecture and Design Are Ensuring Relevance of Emerging Talent".

Members of Nebraska City Community Prosperity Initiative invite the public to a Kick-Off Community Meeting for My Riverfront Nebraska City. This participatory public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 28, at the Rowe Public Safety complex Community Room (1518 Central Ave) from 6-8pm.

The College of Architecture is presenting leading urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer and Peabody Award winning broadcaster Majora Carter as the next Hyde lecture speaker at 4 p.m., August 24, at the Nebraska Union Auditorium giving a lecture entitled "Community as Corporation”.