Celebrating Cultural Richness at GSAPP
“With the incredible range of heritages innate to the GSAPP community, our pedagogies must be culturally informed, in the classroom and extracurricular offerings.”
– Interim Dean Wu
On the occasion of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Interim Dean Weiping Wu acknowledged the importance of celebrating the cultural richness of the GSAPP community. Read the letter.
Links to highlighted features:
Celebrating AAPI Month at GSAPP
Celebrating Arab Heritage at GSAPP
Student Organization Updates
Above: The work of Aimee Chang ‘06 M.Arch, Johnny Chiu ‘06 MSAAD, Minsuk Cho '92 M.Arch, Johnny Din '14 MSRED, Daryl Ng '10 MSRED '01 CC, Michelle Young '12 MSUP, Mansi Sahu ‘11 MSAUD, Jennifer Sun ‘02 MSUP, and Candy Chang ‘07 MSUP are highlighted for AAPI Heritage Month.
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For the past three decades, Columbia GSAPP has concluded each academic year with its End of Year Show, an exhibition that celebrates and showcases student work from across the School’s degree programs. This is the third online iteration of this annual tradition.
We invite alumni, colleagues, and friends of the GSAPP community to join us in congratulating the Class of 2022 for their achievements, and to explore the work of these emerging practitioners.
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**2022 University Awards and Honors**
Dean James Polshek, dean of Columbia GSAPP for fifteen years, will be among those recognized with an Honorary Degree during this year’s University Commencement. Watch this video to learn more about Honorary Degrees at Columbia.
Laura Kurgan ‘88 M.Arch, Professor of Architecture and Director of the Center for Spatial Research (CSR) and the Visual Studies curriculum, is also being recognized by the University with the Faculty Mentoring Award, given to senior faculty who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the professional development of their junior colleagues. Learn more about the Award.
And, Kaley Overstreet ’22 MSRED is the recipient of the 2022 Campbell Award, presented to a graduating student at each School who shows exceptional leadership and Columbia spirit. Read more about Kaley’s contributions to GSAPP and her fellow Campbell Award winners.
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Welcoming the
New Class
As our new graduates disperse for adventures near and far, GSAPP is already preparing to welcome the incoming class to campus. the incoming class. Above, CAA Taipei President Johnny Chiu ‘06 MSAAD, Vice President Judy Lo '08 M.Arch, Executive Board Member Jenny Ling '88 M.Arch, and GSAPP Regional Ambassador David Lee '02 M.Arch host a virtual sendoff for newly admitted students from Taiwan. |
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Students are looking forward to new opportunities to speak with alumni through the Tuesday Talks series this summer. These casual one-on-one informational interviews have provided students with valuable insight into the hiring process as well as insider looks into particular firms and industries. We are looking for alumni mentors working in any region.
Summer Dates:
- June 7, 9am
- June 21, 12pm
- July 5, 9am
- July 19, 12pm
- August 2, 9am
- August 16, 12pm
Please consider signing up for one session, or as often as you like. Note, times shown are EST. We are happy to accommodate alternative times and dates at your convenience. Send a note to gsappalumni@columbia.com with your Name, Job Title, Company, Location, and the dates you are interested in volunteering.
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All Alumni Party
Friday, June 3
7:30PM—10:30PM
Avery Plaza
Join us for the All Alumni Party on Friday, June 3! For the first time, GSAPP’s biggest alumni event of the year will be on Avery Plaza with food, drink, and a live DJ.
Come dance with friends and alumni under the stars!
Two weeks left to purchase your tickets!
Above: Alumni guests attending the 2019 All Alumni Party at the PUBLIC.
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Reunion Program
Saturday, June 4
10AM—4:30PM
Register to Attend
Participate in a day of programming that offers Reunion Alumni a glimpse of life at GSAPP including tours of new facilities, research presentations, and a walking tour from Avery Hall to the new Manhattanville campus. View the schedule of events for more details.
Most importantly, though, the day is designed as an opportunity to reconnect with people and spaces that were formative for so many.
Send a note to gsaapalumni@columbia.edu if you’d like assistance contacting former classmates.
Above: Sher Lokhandwalla ‘99 MSRED tours the Makerspace during the 2019 GSAPP Reunion.
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“I look back most fondly on my classmates. We spent so much time together doing charettes, working day and night. We bonded very well.”
— Milton Edelin ‘54CC, '57GSAPP
If you are celebrating a Reunion milestone, please consider sharing photos and memories of your GSAPP experience, even if you aren’t able to join us in person.
[Form for Reunion Submissions](https://forms.gle/yW6biugxgdyYeWATA)
Above: Students on the 7th Floor of Avery Hall, 1957. Image courtesy of Milton Edelin.
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Career Conversation with Beril Guvendik Maples
May 25, 2022, 12pm
Virtual
Beril Guvendik Maples ‘99 MSAAD will facilitate a virtual presentation/conversation about architects in non-traditional architectural roles, specifically those in tech.
Beril is currently the Director of User Experience at Google Analytics. Previously she was the head of User Experience at Rodan + Fields leading the UX vision for technology products for skincare consumers and consultants. Register to Attend
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Winkelman Lecture
June 7, 2022, 9am
Italian Academy, Columbia University 1161 Amsterdam Ave. New York, NY 10027
Join us for the 2022 Winkelman ’86 MSRED Real Estate Development Lecture with Vanessa Velasco.
Vanessa is an Urban Development Specialist at the World Bank. Since joining the Bank, she has supported projects in Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Jamaica on urban and regional policy, housing policy, land value capture, urban regeneration, Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and local economic development. Register to Attend
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GSAPP Licensure Workshop with NCARB + NYSED
October 31, 2024, 3:30pm
Virtual
Join NCARB Vice President of Experience + Education Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA, NCARB, HonD, Hon. FCARM and Executive Secretary of the New York State Education Department: Office of the Professions, State Board of Architecture Robert Lopez, RA, for an in-depth presentation. The ARE Study Group Co-Chairs at NycobaNOMA, Deena Darby and Sharlita Olaleye will also present on Nycoba’s 3 month ARE guided study groups. The event concludes with a Q & A session among the participants. Register to Attend
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Columbia Magazine
Spring/Summer
Columbia Magazine released its Spring/Summer issue on May 16, featuring an interview with Charles Renfro ‘94 MSAAD.
Didn’t receive your copy? Update your address online by using this form or visiting the Columbia alumni community. You can also e-mail assistmag@columbia.edu for address and subscription-related inquiries.
Above: Cover of the Spring/Summer issue of Columbia Magazine featuring an illustration of Henry R. Kravis Hall, designed by DS+R for Columbia University’s Manhattanville campus.
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