Newsletter of the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University
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'In Theory' episode 4, 'Dis-Played,' tapes Dec. 3
Live webcast originates in Wright Gallery: The next live webcast of the "In Theory" talk show moderated by Peter Lang, associate professor of architecture at Texas A&M, will be taped in front of a live audience noon, Thursday Dec. 3 in the Wright Gallery on the second floor of the Langford Architecture Center's Building A.
Lang's guest in episode 4, "Dis-Played," are Daniel Humphrey assistant professor, film studies and women's and gender studies; Antonio La-Pastina, associate professor of communications; and Stephen Caffey, assistant professor of architecture. Lang will ask the question, "How do you look?"
The webcast can be accessed on Channel 6 on the TTVN website. Note, there is up to a five minute delay, so the webcast could start as late as 12:05 p.m.
Previous episodes of "In Theory," are collected in a tumblr blog online, along with episode notes and book lists of titles related to the topic and suggested by the guests.
Past episodes are also available on the College of Architecture's Vimeo website: Nov. 10, "Tinker-Toy"; Oct. 29, "Awful/Beauty"; and the inagural show, Oct. 6, "Ugly-Form."
Nov. 20
“Discussion on Architecture and Tragedy,” A Conference on the Cultural Heritage of Aggie Bonfire will be held 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. The AIAS is helping to sponsor a conference on the cultural heritage of Aggie Bonfire, which will also focus on architecture and its relationship, response and reflection to and of tragic events currently and throughout history. Bob Shemwell, FAIA, of Overland Partners, who designed the Aggie Bonfire Memorial will be the special guest with Rodney Hill, holder of the Harold L. Adams ’61 Endowed Interdisciplinary Professorship in
Architecture. For more information contact Emily Sunseri at 817.408.7907 or emilysunseri96@msn.com.
Nov.. 25
Emerging Green Builders meet 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 in Langford C111. Emerging Green Builders are students and young professionals dedicated to becoming and recruiting the future leaders of the "green" building movement. EGB groups around the country offer young people the opportunity to get involved in "green" building locally, gain access to U.S. Green Building Council resources, and participate in local events. For more information, contact Kaushik Ganesh at koushik1904@neo.tamu.edu.
Dec. 1
ARTS 311 Photo Show: This semester capping exhibit of student work will be shown in the Langford B Exhibit Hall. For more information, contact Howard Eilers at 845.4685 or h-eilers@tamu.edu.
Architecture faculty meets noon 1 p.m. in the Wright Gallery. For more information, contact Hala Gibson at 979.845.0129 or hgibson@tamu.edu.
AIAS General Meeting is slated for 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Langford C 111. A gingerbread house designing activity is tentatively planned. For more information, contact Emily Sunseri at emilysunseri96@msn.com.
Construction Science Hard Hat Ceremony is slated 5:30 - 9 p.m. in the Wright Gallery. For more information, contact Dawn Trog at 979.845.1017 or dtrog@tamu.edu.
Dec. 2
1984 College of Architecture alumnus, Applebaum, on TV: Don't miss the 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 premier of the new BRAVO TV series "Launch My Line," which features former student David Applebaum BED '84 (pictured at left) as one of several contestants vying to design and launch a new fashion line. Applebaum has a highly successful architecture practice in Los Angeles, where he is known as the "Architect of the Stars." His A-List celebrity clients have included Cuba Gooding Jr., Diane Keaton and Frank Sinatra. Read the full story, "'Architect to the Stars' to compete on Bravo reality show beginning Dec. 2," in the college's archone. e-newsletter. For more information, visit the "Launch My Line" website or read this archived archone. story, "Architect to the Stars: Former student David Applebaum makes it big with a small practice."
Emerging Green Builders meet 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in Langford C111. Emerging Green Builders are students and young professionals dedicated to becoming and recruiting the future leaders of the "green" building movement. EGB groups around the country offer young people the opportunity to get involved in "green" building locally, gain access to U.S. Green Building Council resources, and participate in local events. For more information, contact Kaushik Ganesh at koushik1904@neo.tamu.edu.
Dec. 3
"in Theory: Episode 4 - "Dis-Played": The next live webcast of the "In Theory" talk show moderated by Peter Lang, associate professor of architecture at Texas A&M, will be taped in front of a live audience noon, Thursday Dec. 3 in the Wright Gallery on the second floor of the Langford Architecture Center's Building A. Lang's guest in episode 4, "Dis-Played," are Daniel Humphrey assistant professor, film studies and women's and gender
studies; Antonio La-Pastina, associate professor of communications; and Stephen Caffey, assistant professor of architecture. Lang will ask the question, "How do you look?" The webcast can be accessed on Channel 6 on the TTVN website. Note, there is up to a five minute delay, so the webcast could start as late as 12:05 p.m. Previous episodes of "In Theory," are collected in a tumblr blog online, along with episode notes and book lists of titles related to the topic and suggested by the guests. Past episodes are also available on the College of Architecture's Vimeo website: Nov. 10, "Tinker-Toy"; Oct. 29, "Awful/Beauty"; and the inagural show, Oct. 6, "Ugly-Form."
Michael Graves lectures: Hailed by a New York Times critic as "truly the most original voice American architecture has produced in some time," Michael Graves will lecture 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Preston Geren Auditorium at the Texas A&M College of Architecture. The auditorium is located in building B of the Langford Architecture Center. Graves' lecuture, "The Grand Tour," will highlight his illustrious career in architecture, beginning with his student days at the American Academy in Rome, where he won the prestigious Rome Prize in 1960. For details on the Michael Graves lecture, read the story in the college's archone. newsletter or contact Sarah Deyong, assistant professor of architecture at sdeyong@tamu.edu.
Aggie SWAMP Club meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in Langford C 307. Aggie SWAMP Club is the official filmmaking organization of Texas A&M. SWAMP stands for ScreenWriting, Acting, & Movie Production. It is a resource for Aggies interested in making movies or studying the film process. In addition to weekly meetings, there are various weekend workshops throughout each semester, weekly socials, and there's always an independent film project going on in SWAMP in need of cast or crew. For more information, contact Carol LaFayette at 845-5691 or lurleen@viz.tamu.edu
Dec. 4
The College of Architecture Holiday Party is scheduled 6 – 10 p.m. at a venue to be anounced. For more information, contact Staci Hazlett 979.458.0478 or shazlett@archmail.tamu.edu
Dec. 9
Emerging Green Builders meet 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Langford C111. Emerging Green Builders are students and young professionals dedicated to becoming and recruiting the future leaders of the "green" building movement. EGB groups around the country offer young people the opportunity to get involved in "green" building locally, gain access to U.S. Green Building Council resources, and participate in local events. For more information, contact Kaushik Ganesh at koushik1904@neo.tamu.edu.
Dec. 10
LAUP Faculty meets 10:30 a.m. – noon in Langford C 207. For more information, contact Debby Bernal at 979.845.1019 or dbernal@tamu.edu.
Feb. 3-5
AIAS Architecture Career Fair is slated 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 5 Langford A Atrium, the Wright Gallery, and Langford B Exhibit Hall. For more information, contact Jennifer Branham at jennlee7@gmail.com.
Feb. 12
2010 Rowlett Distinguished Firm Lecture: Details are forthcoming for this annual event sponsored by the CRS Center for Leadership and Management in the Design and Construction Industry. Contact Susie Billings at 979.847.9357 or sbillings@archmail.tamu.edu.
Feb. 20
Aggieland Saturday: The College of Architecture will join the campus community offering an event-filled program for prospective students and their families. For details, contact Ann Eastwood at aeastwood@archone.tamu.edu.
February 11 -12
Construction Science Career Fair – Session I is slated 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Brazos County Exposition Complex. The purpose of the career fair is to help students secure full time positions and internships with Construction Industry Advisory Council members. The event is open to construction science students and CIAC members only. Interviews will be held from 2:30 – 5 p.m. on February 11 and from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, February 12.
Feb. 27
Historic Preservation Symposium, an annual event hosted by the Center for Heritage Conservation, is slated 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. in the Preston Geren Auditorium.
April 9
CIAC spring meeting: The Department of Construction Science’s Construction Industry Advisory Coujncil meets 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, April 9 at the College Station Hilton. For more information contact Shelley Smith at 979-862-7354 or shelleysmith@tamu.edu.
April 16
The Department of Architecture Scholarship Banquet takes place 6 -10 p.m. Friday, April 16 at Pebble Creek Country Club. For more information, contact Hala Gibson at 979.845.0129 or hgibson@tamu.edu.
Calendar updated 9/21/09
