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Competitions
- CTBUH International Student Tall Building Design Competition
Deadline: June 22, 2012
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual International Student Tall Building Design Competition to be held in conjunction with the CTBUH 9th World Congress Shanghai 2012. The goal of the competition is to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in modern society. As noted by the 2011 Competition Jury Chair, William Pedersen of Kohn Pedersen Fox, “There has been a major transition in the sense of the value of the tall building and what it can contribute to the urban realm, and society in general. This transition moves the tall building away from just an instrument of financial exploitation and toward a development highly concerned with its impact on the city, the environment, and the urban habitat.” For more information and application please go tot he CTBUH International Design Competition web site.
- Win $5,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. for the AIA convention
What does the future of live/work space look like? Boral Bricks is posing the question and if they like your answer, it could mean $5,000 and an all-expense paid trip to the AIA convention in Washington D.C. that will be held May 17-19, 2012. To commence on January 2, the Live.Work.Learn contest asks architecture students to submit unique design plans for a live/work studio space using commercial brick—at least 70 percent of the exterior cladding must be brick.
This design competition is open to all architectural students, who will design plans for a Washington D.C. live/work unit that that demonstrates the creative use of bricks. The winner of Live.Work.Learn will receive $5,000 and two semifinalists will receive $2,500. Winning entries will be on display at the national AIA convention in Washington D.C. It gets even better! Boral Bricks will fly the first place winner to Washington D.C. for an all expense-paid trip to personally accept the check.
Please visit www.boralbricks.com and click on the Live.Work.Learn link for more details and all necessary items. - The Land Art Generator Initiative
Deadline: July 1, 2012
In partnership with New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation, the 2012 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition is being held for a site within Freshkills Park (the former Fresh Kills Landfill) in New York City. The competition is free and open to everyone. We encourage designers, artists, engineers, architects, landscape architects, university students, urban planners, scientists and anyone to enter who believes that the world can be powered beautifully and sustainability. First Place: $15,000 (USD) - Second Place: $4,000 (USD). For more information please go to the Land Art Generator web site. - 2012 International Student Design Competition
On behalf of the Student Design Competition Committee, we are pleased to announce the 2012 International Student Store Design Competition. With the help of our Platinum Supporter, Stylmark and Mega Wall, we will be awarding a total of $10,000.00 USD to the winners.
We hope the chosen category, High- End Accessories Retailer, will be of interest to you. The struggles of the recession have depressed consumer confidence and affect retailers across the board. In order to maintain growth, US retailers have been creative in looking for new channels to increase total selling square footage by developing small formats, outlet concepts, innovative partnerships and entering new markets Our goal is to award creative thinking, to help your professors teach you a real-world holistic design process, and to introduce students to the exciting and dynamic career of retail design. If you are interested in learning more about retail design, you are welcome to visit a local chapter event/meeting. If there�s no chapter near you, consider setting up your own student chapter on campus. We look forward to receiving your entries next spring. For more information, deadlines and forms go to Retail Design Institute website
- Linel Design Award - First Prize $5,000
Deadline: June 5, 2012
Registered architects and architectural students are invited to pursue the first annual Linel Design Award – which will provide cash awards to the winning entries in each division. The sponsor, LINEL, designs, engineers and manufactures monumental skylight, panel systems, and ornamental metal products in a modern production facility. Their architectural products, which are featured nationally, are typically aluminum frame, panel, and glass assemblies that rely heavily on their proven engineering and manufacturing expertise. The judges will be seeking the next innovative generation of architectural thinking; part of which is the utilization of high tensile strength metals and expanses of glass to create stunning, yet sustainable and energy efficient buildings. Designs submitted may be a new building or a refinement of an existing structure. Registered architect’s submittals must be for an actual client. For application and more information please go to the Linel Design Award web site.
Job Fairs/Career Services/Job Postings
Cal Poly will offer career/ job fairs throughout the year
- Career Services- Spring Career Fair
April 18th and 19th. In addition, we have numerous workshops and events planned for spring quarter. We kindly request that you please pass this information along to your students, staff and faculty, and post our flyer on your departmental bulletin board.The flyer is attached, and all event details may also be found online at http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/content/student/event_calendar
- Career Services Winter 2012 Workshops & Events
Please see the new 2012 career services flier of calendar of events and workshops
- Updated - Career Services Calendar
Interested in Resume Clinic, Interview Skills Workshops, Sign-ups for On-Campus Interviews? It's never to late to start preparing for your future. For upcoming events provided by Career Services please visit their web site.
- Updated - Scheduling Recruiting & Posting Jobs
If you would like to schedule a recruiting visit through the Construction Management Department, please contact our Program Coordinator, Tana Anastasia, at the 756-6381 or email ganastas@calpoly.edu. Due to the high level of recruitment of CM majors, it is advisable that you contact the department as soon as possible to ensure a slot(s). Typical recruitment begins with an evening Information Session, followed by interviews the following day. For more information please visit the CM Department web site.
Scholarships & Opportunities
- NEW - Private Architecture Scholarship
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As you have great list of scholarships on your site, we would appreciate it if you would consider listing our scholarship as well so the maximum number of students can have an opportunity to apply for this funding. You can find the description page here: http://www.mortgagerefinancerates.org/engineering-scholarship.php
Thank you for considering and keep up the great work.
Jessica Anderson
Mortgage Finance Specialist, www.MRR.org - 2012 Graham Erskine Memorial Scholarship
On behalf of the AIA Northern Nevada Scholarship, I am forwarding you copies of the information and application for the Graham Erskine Scholarship that is awarded annually by our Chapter to students from Northern Nevada who are enrolled in NAAB accredited architecture programs. Last year two $1500 scholarships were awarded.
Though we are not specifically aware of any of your students who might be eligible for this scholarship, we would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this information to any students from Northern Nevada who may be enrolled in your program. Erskine Memorial Application - Erskine Memorial Information Page - Summer Internship DeNova Homes (Bay Area)
Internship Position to be filled: Assistant Project Manager
Internship Description: The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to aid the Forward Planning Department with tasks necessary to usher proposed and active projects efficiently through the land development and construction process. Projects include apartments, single family home tracts and commercial developments.
Tasks include preparation financial projections, market research, management of design consultants in the fields of architecture and engineering, CEQA document preparation, land use regulation research, entitlement and permit processing. The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate project tasks with the Accounting, Marketing and Construction Departments
As Assistant Project Manager, one will have the opportunity to experience the entire development spectrum including land acquisition, permitting, construction, and home sales. The Assistant Project Manager will work in office and in the field to coordinate projects throughout the Bay Area
DeNova Home’s Team Members Must:
* Be interested in Residential Development
* Have a high level of integrity o Have ambition and drive to succeed
* Be dedicated with great common sense
* Be respectful of co-workers
* Be goal oriented to meet company objectives
* Enjoy work and find work interesting
If Interested, please contact Trent Sanson at (925) 382-0245 or trentsanson@msn.com - Job Announcement: Project Assistant
Application Deadline: April 20th
Under the supervision of Associate Director of Housing Development, the Project Assistant is responsible for directly assisting housing development staff on several affordable housing projects that are in pre-development, under construction, or in the close-out process. The position requires a responsible individual able to take initiative and
work independently, who pays careful attention to detail, has strong problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and is highly organized. He or she must have a positive attitude about performing varied tasks and be able to thrive in a casual yet professional and fast-paced, team environment. This is a temporary, full-time (32-40 hours per week), non-exempt position. A three (3) month commitment is required. For more information please see the attached flier.
Submit resume and cover letter by April 20, 2012 to Human Resources, 215 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. E-mail to jobs@tndc.org or fax to 415-771-0813. Reference “Project Assistant” in subject line.
- Last Chance - Design/Build College Scholarships Annual 2012 Program
Deadline: April 13, 2012
We’re looking for students to submit an application for the $5,000 Design Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) Western Region 2012 Scholarship! To date, approximately 25% of applicants have received a scholarship - make sure you don’t miss out!
DBIA Western Pacific Region has partnered with gkkworks to offer 6 scholarships ($5,000 each) to qualified students pursuing a design or construction related degree at selected universities in the western US. Eligible students are invited to download the application from www.dbiawpr.org. Applications will be available 25% of Applicants have received a Scholarship!
February 1st and will be accepted through April 13, 2012. - SOM Internship - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP is pleased to announce our 2012 New York Summer Internship Program which will run from Thursday, May 31st, 2012 until Thursday, August 23, 2012.
We encourage students from Architecture and Interior Design disciplines to apply online at www.som.com/nyinternship. Engineering students may also apply at www.som.com/careers for a Structural Engineering Internship. Participation in these internships is limited to current students returning to study in the fall.
Applications must be made online. As part of the application, each applicant must attach 2 PDF files only. Each should be under 5MB to upload successfully.
Cover letter and Resume should be in the first PDF
Five to eight pages of work samples (letter sized pages) should be in the second PDF
Application submission deadline is March 26th at 9am eastern time. Applications by postal mail or email will not be accepted.
Application: www.som.com/nyinternship - Last Chance - DESIGN-BUILD INSTITUTE OF AMERICA - WPR - Design-Build College Scholarship
Annual 2012 Program
Deadline: April 13, 2012
We're looking for students to submit an application for the $5,000 Design Build Institute of America's (DBIA) Western Pacific Region 2012 Scholarship!
To date, approximately 25% of applicants have received a scholarship - make sure you don't miss out!
DBIA Western Pacific Region has partnered with gkkworks
to offer 6 scholarships ($5,000 each) to qualified students
pursuing a design or construction related degree at
selected universities in the western US.
Eligible students are invited to download the application from www.dbiawpr.org. Applications will be available February 1st and will be accepted through April 13, 2012. - Last Chance - Lionakis Student Internship program for Summer 2012
Lionakis has developed a unique and customized program for your student internship. LionakisEP is a summer internship program tailored specifically for emerging professionals in the A/E industry. Your internship will include an introduction to the A/E industry and Lionakis culture through one-on-one mentorship, project site visits and custom courses.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Architecture/Interior Design Internships
• Completed 2 year minimum of college/university • Minimum 3.0 GPA
Structural Engineering Internships (Sacramento and Modesto only) • Completed 3 years minimum of college/university • Minimum 3.0 GPA
Required Documents for all Applicants
• Letter of Intent / Purpose
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation from a professor or employer in your field of study
• Sample work (upon request)
For more information and application go to the Lionakis web site.
- Last Chance - Callison 12/13 Scholarship and Internship
Deadline: April 13, 2012
Callison will provide an academic scholarship in conjunction with a paid internship opportunity for up to five students currently pursuing an architecture, interior design or graphic design degree. -Award Amount:
Up to four students will receive a $4,000 academic scholarship. In addition, these four students will be provided a three-month paid internship opportunity at Callison.
- Eligibility
Applicants shall be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Graphic Design at one of the following educational institutions: University of Cincinnati, Savannah College of Art and Design, Oklahoma State University, Rhode Island School of Design, Pratt, University of Southern California, University of Texas, Austin, Kansas State University, Miami University, Ohio and California Polytechnic, San Louis Obispo.
Students must be returning to school next academic year to be eligible.
Eligibility shall be based upon academic excellence and professional potential.
Applicants shall be a US Citizen. For more information and application please go to the Callison web site.
Off-Campus.
- Today - International Expo
Tuesday, April 10th
10am-2pm
Dexter Lawn
For more information go to the IEP web site - NEW - 4th Year Off Campus Programs:
- ROME Fall 2012 Program: Available Seats.
Seats will be filled on a first come, first serve. For information on Rome program visit: http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/current/off-campus-programs/fourth-off-rome.html; Program Coordinator-Scott Schlimgen, s.schlimgen@aia-study.com.
- WAAC Year 2012-13 Program: Available Seats.
Seats will be filled on a first come, first serve. For information on WAAC program visit: http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/current/off-campus-programs/fourth-off-waac.html; Program Coordinators: Troy Peters, tnpeters@calpoly.edu and Jonathan Foote, jfoote@vt.edu
- USAC, Torino, Italy Fall 2012 Program: Available Seats. For information visit: http://www.arch.calpoly.edu/current/off-campus-programs/fourth-off-usac.html. To reserve your seat visit: http://usac.unr.edu/
Events
- Hearst Lecture
Tridib Benerjee, James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning, USC, and Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Urban Planning; Associate Dean of the School of Public Affairs Urban Planning, UCLA.
Friday, April 20th, 2012, at 4:00pm
Business Rotunda (03-213)Guest speakers are leading practitioners/academics who will reflect on how the field of Urban Design has evolved and the issues that their discipline must currently address in the North American context.
Dr. Tridib Banerjee, Ph.D., James Irvine Chair in Urban and Regional Planning Director, Graduate Programs in Urban Planning, USC, has focused his research, teaching, and writing on the design and planning of the built environment and the related human and social consequences. In particular, he is interested in the political economy of urban development, and the effects of globalization in the transformation of urban form and urbanism from a comparative international perspective. His current research includes implementation of smart growth policies, converting brown fields to affordable housing, designing for residential density and walkable communities, and transit oriented development.
Dr. Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Urban Planning Professor at the UCLA School of Public Affairs. Professor Loukaitou-Sideris' research focuses on the public environment of the city, its physical representation, aesthetics, social meaning and impact on the urban resident. Her work seeks to integrate social and physical issues in urban planning and architecture. An underlying theme of her work is its "user focus"; that is, she seeks to analyze and understand the built environment from the perspective of those who live and work there.
Miscellaneous Information
- This Week - Open House: Student Docent
Call for Students to be a student docent during the Open House on Friday, April 13, 8-5pm and Saturday, April 14, 10-5pm. Students will greet guests and answer questions on student work showcased in the Berg Gallery. This is a great opportunity to fine tune your presentation skills. Flexible day and times slots available. Come and help represent your colleagues and your Architecture Department. Interested students can sign up at the front desk in the Architecture Office located in building 05 room 212A. - NEW - Portfolio Workshop
Alpha Rho Chi, a national co-ed fraternity for students of architecture and the allied arts, is hosting a portfolio and resume review on Saturday, April 21st from 10am-2pm in the Berg Gallery! Come in business casual clothes to see a professor and have them critique your work! Some professors may be available for mock interviews as well. If you have any questions, please email Angela Mueller at angela.mueller.796@gmail.com
We hope to see you there!
Alpha Rho Chi - NCARB
Academic Internships New! Interns can now earn up to 930 IDP hours through academic internships beginning on 5 April 2012. Hours count toward core credit and can be applied to any experience area except leadership and service under experience settings A and O. This opportunity recognizes the valuable experience interns can earn while still in school.
Learn more at www.ncarb.org/idp2.
- IDP Reimbursement fee
The Architecture Department is happy to co-sponsor seventy-five (75) students for the IDP registration fee in the amount of $50.00 each for this academic year 2011-12. This sponsorship is on a first come first- serve basis! Deadline to apply for your reimbursement is: Friday, April 14th, 2012. For more information to apply for reimbursement fee go to the IDP Program Page
- NEW - Attention 2013 Graduates
Submission of Graduation Evaluation: Spring 2013 Graduation
Students who will be graduating Spring 2013 are required to have completed a Graduation Evaluation. You must submit your request FOUR quarters (include summer) in advance of your completion term. The information regarding this process can be found on the Office of Academic Records web site. Please be sure to read complete instructions. Office of Academic Records link to form and instructions: http://www.ess.calpoly.edu/_records/forms/Grad_Eval.pdf
- Updated - Department Head's Digital Image Collection
Henri has set up a gallery of pictures organized thematically and topically for the students' perusal. Collection will be updated weekly. Current themes: Awnings, Balustrades, Brackets, Brise Soleil, Bus Shelters, Capitols, Circulation, Columns, Corners, Entrances, Facades, Food, Details, Information Panels, Structures, Telephone Booths, Tree Treatment, and Windows.
To view the web page go to: http://gallery.me.com/henridehahn