Calendar (Past) – College of Design – 38°84° the power of place

November

16

The Drawing Society: Sketchcrawl

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The Drawing Society will meet at Goodfellas in the Distillery District at 5:30pm on Thursday, November 16.

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November

13

Thom Mayne | November 13

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Thom Mayne of Morphosis Architects will give a lecture on Monday, November 13 at 6:30pm at The Henry Clay in Louisville.

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November

09

Book Talk: Athens on the Frontier

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Patrick Lee Lucas will discuss his book "Athens on the Frontier" on Thursday, November 9 at 7pm in the Old Morrison Chapel at Transylvania University.

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November

01

Interiors Graduate Open House

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The School of Interiors will hold a virtual open house for its Master of Arts in Interiors program on Wednesday, November 1 at 9am ET.

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October

30

UK Financial Ombud

20231030

The UK Financial Ombud will visit the College of Design on Monday, October 30 from 1-4pm in Pence 205.

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October

25

UK Invests

20231025

UK Invests will visit Pence Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 10am - 12pm.

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October

19

The Drawing Society: Sketchcrawl

20231019

The Drawing Society will meet at the Kentucky Theater at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 19.

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April

28

Interiors End of Year Exhibition | April 28

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The School of Interiors will host its end of year exhibition and celebration on Friday, April 28 from 3-5pm at the Living Arts and Science Center.

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April

19

One Day for UK returns on April 19

20230419

For 24 hours on April 19, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans will rally to support the College of Design Student Emergency Fund.

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April

18

Sustainable Food Packaging | April 18

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Join the UK IDSA student chapter as they welcome Dr. Yael Vodovotz of The Ohio State University for a discussion about sustainable food packaging. 

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April

14

Materialized | April 14 + 15

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The College of Design and College of Fine Arts present "Materialized," a collaborative sculptural installation and performance on April 14 and 15 in the SA/VS Atrium.

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April

10

Joel Sanders & Mabel Wilson | April 10

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Joel Sanders and Mabel Wilson will discuss inclusion in architecture and design on Monday, April 10 at 2pm in the Worsham Theater.

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April

04

Moving Mondrian | April 4 + 11

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Leen Katrib will lead an online workshop from 7-10pm on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11.

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March

31

Human [re]Figure | March 31 + April 5

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Hazem Talatt will lead an online workshop from 7-10pm on Friday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 5.

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March

29

Gesture & Craft | March 29 + 30

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Patrick Danahy of Ball State University will lead an online workshop from 6:30-10:30pm on Tuesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 30.

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March

22

Still Life in Motion | March 22 + 23

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Jordan Hines will lead an online workshop from 7-10pm on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23.

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March

21

Luca Zan | March 21

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Professor Luca Zan of the University of Bologna will discuss his book "The Venice Arsenal" on Tuesday, March 21 at 10am via Zoom.

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March

16

Undergraduate Research Summer Fellowship Opportunities

20230316

College of Design undergraduate research fellowship applications for summer 2023 will be accepted until April 14.

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February

21

Designing in Real Time | Feb. 21 + 23

20230221

Assistant Professor Galo Canizares will lead a 2-day workshop on February 21 & 23 from 7-10pm via Zoom.

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February

17

Career Fair Returns February 17

20230217

The Design + Landscape Architecture Career & Internship Fair returns to the Gatton Student Center on Friday, February 17.

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February

15

Resume Workshop | February 15

20230215

Reba Carroll of the Stuckert Career Center will lead a resume workshop on Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm in Pence 209.

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February

10

Sekou Cooke | February 10

20230210

Sekou Cooke, architect and principal of Sekou Cooke STUDIO, will give a lecture on Friday, February 10 at 2pm in the Chemistry-Physics Building, Room 139.

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January

27

Product Design Spring 2023 Colloquium

20230127

Join the Department of Product Design via Zoom on Fridays from 2-3pm throughout the semester to hear from a range of product design professionals.

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January

25

Portfolio Workshop | January 25

20230125

Mike McKay will lead a portfolio workshop on Wednesday, January 25, at 6pm in Pence 209.

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January

11

Applications Open for Spain 2023 Summer Studio

20230111

Applications are open for the 6-week Education Abroad program in Spain, led by Associate Professors of Architecture Liz Swanson and Mike McKay.

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January

10

Applications Open for Italy+Berlin 2023 Summer Studio

20230110

Applications are open for the 8-week Education Abroad program in Italy and Berlin, led by Associate Professor of Architecture Jason Scroggin.

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December

01

Virtual Open House: Interiors Graduate Program

20221201

The School of Interiors will host virtual open houses for students interested the graduate program on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 9am and 12pm EST.

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November

18

Darin Johnstone | November 18

20221118

Darin Johnstone of Sci-Arc and DJA will give a lecture on Friday, November 18 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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November

11

Thomas Leslie | Friday, November 11

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Thomas Leslie, FAIA, will give a lecture on Friday, November 11 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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November

09

Noah Knuckles & Bethany Michels | Wednesday, November 9

20221109

Noah Knuckles & Bethany Michels will give a presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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November

08

Workshop: Think Like a Photographer / Think Like a Robot | Nov. 8 & 10

20221108

This 2-day workshop, led by Josh Sprinkling of Studio Public, will explore storytelling through architectural visualization, AI text-based image crafting for architecture.

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November

07

Emily Baker | November 7

20221107

Emily Baker will give a lecture on Monday, Nov. 7 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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November

04

Rory McGowan | November 4

20221104

Rory McGowan of Arup will give a lecture on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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November

04

Architecture Graduate Open House

20221104

The School of Architecture will host a Graduate Open House on November 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Pence Hall.

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November

01

Siebe Bakker | November 1

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Siebe Bakker will give a lecture Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9:30am in Room 183 of the Gatton College of Business & Economics.

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October

31

Concrete Week | October 31 – November 11, 2022

20221031

Concrete Week returns for a series of lectures, presentations and activities.

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October

28

Forensics in Process exhibition opens October 28

20221028

Forensics in Process: Emerging Modes of Representation in Design Research, an exhibition by Angus Eade, opens at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on Friday, October 28 at 7pm.

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October

21

Shashi Caan | October 21

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Shashi Caan will give the keynote address for the School of Interiors 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, Oct. 21.

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October

10

School of Interiors Celebrates 50 Years

20221010

Throughout the month of October, the School of Interiors will host a series events of online and in-person events to commemorate their 50th anniversary.

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October

03

Virtual Open House: Interiors Graduate Program

20221003

The School of Interiors will host a virtual open house for students interested the graduate program on Monday, Oct. 3 at 12pm ET.

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September

07

I Was Here | September 7

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A lecture and presentation on the I Was Here project will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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July

10

Studio 38°84 Summer Camp Offers High Schoolers a Glimpse Into the World of Design

20220710

Taking place July 10-16, 2022, this residential summer camp for high schoolers on UK’s campus is an innovative way to introduce the concept of design to a new cohort of students.

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May

06

Studio Appalachia Exhibition set for May 6

20220506

Studio Appalachia will host an exhibition of their work in Hazard, Kentucky, with an opening reception on Friday, May 6, from 4-7pm.

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April

21

One Day for UK set for April 21

20220421

On April 21, 2022, The University of Kentucky will celebrate the third annual university-wide giving day, “One Day for UK.” For 24 hours, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans will rally to support the College of Design Student Emergency Fund. 

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April

11

Jean Jaminet | April 11

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Jean Jaminet of Kent State University will give a lecture on Monday, April 11 at 5pm in Pence 209, followed by an exhibition.

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April

08

Kutan Ayata | April 8

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Kutan Ayata, founding partner of Young & Ayata, will give a lecture on Friday, April 8 at 3pm in Pence 209.

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March

07

Kia Weatherspoon | March 7

20220307

Kia Weatherspoon will be giving a lecture on Monday, March 7 at 1pm in Pence 209.

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March

03

CoD Scholarship Applications Now Open

20220303

College of Design scholarship applications for current students will be accepted until Monday, March 21.

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February

24

Design Career Fair | Feb. 24

20220224

The 2022 Design Career Fair will take place on February 24 from 9am-3pm at the Cornerstone.

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February

18

Emily Kutil | Friday, February 18

20220218

Emily Kutil of Lawrence Technological University will give a lecture on Friday, February 18 at 1pm in Pence 209.

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December

15

Studio Louisville Reception | Dec. 15, 2021

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Studio Louisville will host an opening reception for its Fall 2021 project focused on the Preston Corridor of Louisville on Wednesday, Dec. 15. From 3-6:30 p.m., guests are invited to attend the reception at the Healthful City Design Studio on the second floor of the Republic Building at 429 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville.

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November

30

SOI Graduate Program Virtual Open House | Nov. 30

20211130

The UK School of Interiors Graduate Program is unique in its approach, encouraging students to find their area of interest and giving them the space to explore and develop their skillset in a rich studio environment. To learn more about the Master of Arts in Interiors, the School of Interiors will be hosting two sessions of a Virtual Open House for its Graduate Program on Tuesday, November 30, one at 9 a.m. and one at 12 p.m. EST.

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November

12

SCI-Arc Book Launch | Nov. 12

20211112

Join us Friday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in Pence 209 for the KY launch of Sessions 2 with Maxi Spina & Ramiro Diaz-Gradados of SCI-Arc.

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November

01

Nate Miller | November 1

20211101

Nate Miller, founder of Proving Ground, will give a virtual lecture on Monday, November 1 at 2pm.

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October

21

Discotopia | October 21

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Join us for a celebration and toast to Discotopia, a site-based installation at 21c Museum Hotel by Jason Scroggin and the students of the 2020 Fabricating Play UK/CoD ARC 599/499 Design Elective.

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October

20

Education Abroad | October 20

20211020

The College of Design will host a virtual info session for 2022 Education Abroad opportunities on Wednesday, October 20.

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October

18

Verda Alexander | October 18

20211018

Verda Alexander, Co-found of Studio O+A, will give a virtual lecture on Monday, October 18 at 1pm.

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October

14

Kurt Vander Schuur | October 14

20211014

Kurt Vander Schuur, global brand director for Haworth, will give a lecture on Thursday, October 14 at 2pm in the Worsham Theater.

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October

11

Only If | October 11

20211011

Karolina Czeczek & Adam Frampton of Only If will give a lecture on Monday, October 11 at 2pm in Pence 209.

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October

01

Eugene Poole | Friday, October 1

20211001

Eugene Poole will give a lecture in the Senate chambers of the Gatton Student Center on Friday, Oct. 1 at 2pm.

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September

27

Concrete Week | Sept. 27 – Oct. 8

20210927

A series of lectures, presentations and activities focused on reinforced concrete applications.

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September

24

Ebrahim Poustinchi | September 24

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Ebrahim Poustinchi of Kent State University will give a virtual lecture on Friday, September 24 at 2pm.

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April

28

Mark Lee | April 28

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Mark Lee, founding partner of Johnston Marklee and Chair at Harvard GSD, will give a virtual lecture on Wednesday, April 28.

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April

16

Marcelo Spina | April 16

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Marcelo Spina of Patterns will give a virtual lecture on Friday, April 16 at 2pm.

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April

07

Irene Cheng | Wednesday, April 7

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Irene Cheng will give a virtual lecture on Wednesday, April 7 at 2pm.

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March

25

Andreasson Receives 2021 Breathitt Undergraduate Lectureship

20210325

The School of Interiors (SoI) in the UK College of Design is pleased to announce that Emily Andreasson, a fourth-year student, is the recipient of the 2021 Breathitt Undergraduate Lectureship. Only one student at the University of Kentucky is awarded this honor each year.

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March

08

Sir Peter Cook | Monday, March 8

20210308

Sir Peter Cook will give a virtual lecture on Monday, March 8 at 1pm.

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March

05

Stephen Slaughter | Friday, March 5

20210305

Stephen Slaughter will give a virtual lecture on Friday, March 5 at 5pm.

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February

25

Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo | Feb. 25

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Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo, Professor of History at Howard University, will give a virtual lecture on Thursday, February 25 at 7pm.

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February

24

Gilles Retsin | Wednesday, Feb. 24

20210224

Gilles Retsin will give a virtual lecture on Wednesday, February 24 at 2pm.

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February

15

SoI Launches Blender Workshop Series

20210215

Blender is a new, experimental workshop series kicking off this week in the School of Interiors. Blender is multi-modal, maker-based, and celebratory of the intersectional nature of the study of Interiors.

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February

05

Mass Timber in Appalachia | Feb. 5

20210205

“Mass Timber in Appalachia” is a virtual symposium that invites architects, engineers, entrepreneurs, forest product experts, students, and community members to explore the possibilities and challenges of developing advanced wood products in the Appalachian region.

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February

03

Jeanne Gang Webinar | Feb. 3

20210203

The College of Design, in partnership with AIA Kentucky, is hosting a virtual lecture by Jeanne Gang, FAIA at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Jeanne will present Studio Gang's adaptive reuse design for the College’s new home, the former Reynolds Building on the University of Kentucky campus.

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February

02

“Ashland Demolished/Ashland Preserved” Lecture | Feb. 2

20210202

This talk will explore how the Ashland controversy was part of a broader debate over the preservation of family estates and the houses of famous men in the mid-19th century.

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November

18

Benas Burdulis | November 18

20201118

Benas Burdulis of Archival Studies Copenhagen will give a virtual lecture on Wednesday, November 18 at 1pm.

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November

12

Jeffrey Inaba | November 12

20201112

Jeffrey Inaba of Inaba Williams will give a virtual lecture on Thursday, November 12 at 2pm.

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November

11

Portfolio Workshop | November 11

20201111

Mike McKay will lead a virtual portfolio workshop on Wednesday, November 11 at 2pm.

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November

09

Jeanne Gang | November 9

20201109

Jeanne Gang and Juliane Wolf of Studio Gang will give a virtual presentation on Monday, November 9 at 4pm.

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November

04

Education Abroad | Interest Meeting

20201104

A virtual interest meeting for CoD Education Abroad programs will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at 12pm via Zoom.

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October

28

Caitlin Taylor | October 28

20201028

Caitlin Taylor of MASS Design Group will give a virtual lecture on Wednesday, October 28 at 2pm.

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October

23

Elisa Iturbe | October 23

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Elisa Iturbe of Yale School of Architecture will give a virtual lecture on Friday, October 23 at 2pm.

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October

20

David Wang | October 20

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David Wang of Washington State University will give a virtual lecture on Tuesday, October 20 at 2pm.

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October

16

Kunlé Adeyemi | October 16

20201016

Kunlé Adeyemi of NLÉ will give a virtual lecture on Friday, October 16th at 12pm via Zoom.

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October

02

Leonardo Fuchs | October 2

20201002

Leonardo Fuchs of BRUMA will give a virtual lecture on Friday, October 2 at 2pm.

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September

28

Aimi Hamraie | September 28

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Aimi Hamraie of Vanderbilt University, will give a virtual lecture on Monday, September 28 at 2pm.

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September

16

One Day for UK 2020

20200916

The University of Kentucky will celebrate the second annual university-wide giving day, "One Day for UK," on Wednesday, Sept. 16. For 24 hours, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans will rally to support the College of Design.

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August

17

All-College Meeting Fall 2020

20200817

Fall 2020 Virtual All-College Meeting. August 17, 2020 | 1pm via Zoom

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March

10

David Yocum + Brian Bell | March 10

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David Yocum and Brian Bell of BLDGS will be giving a lecture on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. in Pence 209.

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March

06

Design Career Fair 2020 | March 6

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This year’s event will be held at the Gatton Student Center on Friday, March 6 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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March

06

Lois Weinthal Lecture | Friday, March 6

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The School of Interiors presents a talk with Lois Weinthal, Chair and Professor for the Ryerson School of Interior Design in Toronto, on Friday, March 6 at 4 p.m. in Pence 209.

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January

30

Portfolio Workshop | Jan. 30, 2020

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Join Daniel Livingston, CoD’s graphic designer and adjunct professor, for a workshop focused on designing engaging, visually appealing portfolios that effectively tell the story of your work.

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November

15

Points in Space Exhibition @ Downtown Arts Center

20191115

Come be a part of this imaginative, interactive exhibition! On opening night of Gallery Hop, have your portrait drawn by a real robot and let the UK College of Design expand your perception of the design profession with its new exhibit “Points in Space” at the Downtown Arts Center Friday, Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m.

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November

08

Carl Lostritto Lecture | Nov. 8

20191108

Carl Lostritto, Associate Professor at Rhode Island School of Design, will be speaking on Friday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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November

06

Peter Zellner Lecture | Nov. 6

20191106

Join Peter Zellner for his lecture "Art Into Architecture, Architecture Into Art," at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville.

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November

01

Arup Lecture | Nov. 1

20191101

The School of Architecture will host Rory McGowan, director of Arup, on Friday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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November

01

20191101

The College of Design invites you to join us for its Open House, Friday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m., starting in Pence Hall.

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November

01

China Information Session | Nov. 1

20191101

Interested in an Education Abroad experience in China? Attend the information session on Friday, Nov. 1 at Noon in Pence 209.

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October

30

Delft Education Abroad Meeting | Oct. 30

20191030

Siebe Bakker, founder of bureaubakker and an adjunct professor in the College of Design, will present an informational session on two Delft Education Abroad opportunities on Oct. 30 at noon in Pence 209.

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October

11

SHoP Lecture | Oct. 11

20191011

The School of Architecture presents a lecture by Cathy Jones, Project Manager, and John Cerone, Director of Virtual Design & Construction of SHoP, on Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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October

11

Colombia Education Abroad Meeting | Friday, Oct. 11

20191011

The College of Design is offering a 6-week Education Abroad program to Medellin, Colombia, May 18-June 29, 2020. Students interested in this experience should come to the planning meeting on Friday, Oct. 11.

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October

08

Steven Holl Lecture | Oct. 8

20191008

The School of Architecture is one of the sponsors of Steven Holl, principal of Steven Holl Architects, on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in Louisville.

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October

02

Jesse Reiser Lecture | Oct. 2

20191002

Join us for the next installment of the College of Design Fall 2019 Lecture Series as we welcome Jesse Reiser, principal of RUR Architecture DPC in New York.

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September

11

Design Mentorship Networking Event on Sept. 11

20190911

The first Design Mentorship Program event of the Fall 2019 semester will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.

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May

03

2019 EOYS

20190503

You are invited to experience the work of the next generation of designers during the annual End of Year Show on Friday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. in Pence Hall. Join us in celebrating student work from the past academic year.

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April

22

MUED Information Session | April 22

20190422

Join us for an information session about the new Master of Science in Urban and Environmental Design (MUED) program in the College of Design at the University of Kentucky.

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April

17

UPDATED: The Finalists | Reynolds Project Firms’ Presentations

20190417

Take the online survey to share your thoughts on the firm presentations. Join us as the six design firm finalists for the Reynolds Building project give presentations about their work and their thoughts on adaptive reuse.

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April

15

Interiors Beyond Architecture | April 15

20190415

The School of Interiors will host a panel lecture by Deborah Schneiderman and Amy Campos, with Karin Tehve and Gregory Marinic, for the book "Interiors Beyond Architecture" Monday, April 15 at 5 p.m.

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April

11

AIAS Quad 2019 Conference

20190411

The University of Kentucky chapter of AIAS will host the 2019 Quad Conference, April 11-14.

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April

03

Bryan Young Lecture | April 3

20190403

Young Projects makes new materials — or more accurately, they rethink the processes for material invention and fabrication. In his lecture at the UK College of Design, founding principal Bryan Young will present several of Young Projects' material experiments. Make plans to attend this event on Wednesday, April 3 at 3 p.m. in Pence 209.

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April

02

Diversity Chat

20190402

Please join College of Design students and alumni for an evening of mentoring and conversation in Pence Hall, Room 207.

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April

01

Lecture with Yoshihara McKee Architects

20190401

Yoshihara McKee Architects will give a lecture on Monday, April 1 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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March

29

2019 Historic Preservation Symposium | March 29

20190329

On Friday, March 29, the Department of Historic Preservation will hold its annual symposium, titled "Historic Preservation and Sustainability: Beyond the Greenest Building."

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March

01

2019 Design Career Fair

20190301

Make plans to attend the 2019 Design Career Fair, presented by the College of Design at the University of Kentucky. This year's event will be held at the new Gatton Student Center on Friday, March 1.

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February

27

Jason Long Lecture | Feb. 27

20190227

Jason Long, a partner with OMA in New York, will be speaking on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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February

22

Modern Architecture Symposium | Feb. 22

20190222

The symposium, "The Campus of the Future: Modernism at the University of Kentucky, 1963-1970," will be held Feb. 22, 2019 at the UK Athletics Association Auditorium in the W. T. Young Library.

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February

22

Jeff Halstead Lecture | Feb. 22

20190222

Jeff Halstead will hold a lecture at the College of Design on Friday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. He will also conduct workshops on Feb. 23 & 24.

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February

20

Jeremy Smith Lecture | Feb. 20

20190220

Jeremy Smith, a partner with Irving Smith Architects in New Zealand, will be giving a lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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February

18

Nerea Feliz Arrizabalaga | Feb. 18

20190218

Spanish architect Nerea Feliz Arrizabalaga is an assistant professor in the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture where she teaches in the Interior Design program. Her lecture, Outside In/Inside Out, surveys contemporary environments and practices that challenge the traditional distinction between interior and exterior, therefore questioning the disciplinary boundaries of interior design.

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February

15

Why China? 7 Years and 1 Big Deal | Feb. 15

20190215

Make plans to attend "Why China? 7 Years and 1 Big Deal," a lecture by Mark Bethel on Friday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. in Pence 209.

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February

13

SOA First-Year Workshop[s] Exhibition | Until Feb. 20

20190213

Visit the 3rd floor of Pence Hall and check out the work from the School of Architecture First-Year Workshop[s].

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January

18

Beijing Lecture | Friday, Jan. 18

20190118

Beijing: The Urban Morphology of China's Capital City - a lecture by SOA Director Jeffrey Johnson - will be held Friday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. in Pence 209.

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December

15

Winter Break

20181215

Winter break is Dec. 15, 2018-Jan. 8, 2019.

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December

10

Finals Week

20181210

Dec. 10-14 is finals week for the School of Interiors.

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November

12

What If | with Elena Manferdini

20181112

Learn the importance of broadening your intellectual and critical understanding of the political role of architecture in society. During this lecture, Elena Manferdini, founder of award-winning Atelier Manferdini in Venice, California, will share the specific effectiveness of visual languages to formulate alternative realities.

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November

10

Unsupported Exhibition

20181110

"Unsupported" is a showcase of work by regional faculty members that attempts to approximate an image of youthful Midwestern Architecture.

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November

09

Recent Work, or WORKac gets serious | A Talk by Dan Wood

20181109

What is architecture in the age of the anthropocene, uncertainty and polarization? What agency do we have to address big issues through design? As WORKac enters the fourth of its five-year plans, Dan Wood will discuss the merits of pop, whimsey and optimism as the firm gets serious in in the scale and ambition of its work.

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November

07

Establishing a Way of Working | POD A+D

20181107

Learn how to compare shared influencing factors on varying projects with Doug Pierson, founder of POD A+D, and co-founder Youn Choi. Pierson founded pod architecture + design in 2016 with his partner in work and life, Youn Choi.

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November

01

20181101

The UK School of Interiors in the College of Design is proud to host IDEC's 2018 Midwest Regional Conference, Nov. 1-2.

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November

01

IDEC Midwest Comes to UK | Nov. 1-2

20181101

The College of Design is proud to host this year's IDEC Midwest Conference, Nov. 1-2 in Lexington, Kentucky.

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October

22

SOA Travel Week

20181022

Travel Week, Oct. 22-26, is a great opportunity for students to experience architecture, cities, towns and landscapes firsthand.

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October

17

“Miss Representation” Film Screening | Oct. 17

20181017

The film, "Miss Representation," will be shown Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. as part of ARC 599 Design Innovation in Systematic Challenges.

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October

17

William Joiner Lecture

20181017

William Joiner of Antique River Logs will give a College of Design lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 17 @ 5 p.m. in the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. As a fifth-generation river-man, William’s heritage resonates in his passion. Through development of technique and technology, he is the only person in the state of Kentucky licensed to dive and reclaim “remarkable timbers, resting on river bottoms, preserved by deep, cold water, and a lack of oxygen and light,” from Old Growth Forests dating back to the logging industry.

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October

15

October

10

Scott Francisco Lecture | Oct. 10 @ 5 p.m.

20181010

"Forests and Trees, Systems and Cities," a lecture by Scott Francisco of Pilot Projects

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October

09

Scott Francisco Lecture

20181009

Scott Francisco, founder and director of Pilot Projects in New York City, will be giving a lecture at 21c Louisville on Oct. 9, from 6-8 p.m., presented by AIA CKC.

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October

04

What’s Next? 2018 | School of Interiors

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The School of Interiors presents What’s Next?, an evening that engages regional professionals in student portfolio reviews, followed by a panel discussion on pathways to the profession.

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October

03

Ou Ning Lecture

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Artist Ou Ning will visit the UK College of Design on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

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October

01

Alvin Huang Lecture

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With an emphasis on technology, Alvin Huang, AIA – founder of Synthesis Design + Architecture in Los Angeles – will share his practice of computational design at a lecture on Oct. 1, sponsored by the UK School of Architecture.

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September

26

UK Career Fair | Wednesday, Sept. 26

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The UK Fall Semester Internship & Career Fair will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Gatton Student Center.

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September

26

Exhibit Columbus

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The 2018 National Symposium, Design, Community, and Progressive Preservation, will take place Sept. 26–29 and features four days of engaging programming, exclusive tours, morning and evening conversations with visionary leaders, and the American Institute of Architects’ Trade Show showcasing an array of new and innovative building products and services.

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September

24

Winter Intercession Education Abroad Meeting

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Winter Intercession Education Abroad experience meeting

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September

07

Land Grab: A Film Screening & Public Conversation

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5:30-7:30 p.m. | Friday, Sept. 7 | KMAC Museum, Louisville Join the University of Kentucky College of Design for the Kentucky premier of the provocative new documentary Land Grab and a discussion with two leading urban thinkers. How do we reimagine the future of American cities in an era of unrelenting change? What strategies hold promise, and who should determine the fate of long-suffering neighborhoods?

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August

31

CoD Faculty Exhibition

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We invite you to attend the College of Design Faculty Exhibition in the Community Gallery at the Downtown Arts Center.

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May

06

May

04

2017-2018 EOYS | May 4

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Join us for the College of Design's End of Year Show at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4.

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April

25

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School of Interiors students will present their work at the Undergraduate Research showcase Wednesday, April 25 from 1-6 p.m.

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April

09

The Making of an Avant-Garde Film Screening

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The School of Architecture at the UK College of Design will present The Making of an Avant-Garde: The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies 1967-1984.

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April

04

Design Job Fair on April 4

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The UK College of Design will host its inaugural Design Job Fair on Wednesday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Pence Hall.

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March

30

Last Day to Withdraw or Reduce Course Load

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After March 30, students can withdraw or reduce course load after this date only for “urgent non-academic reasons.”

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March

30

Alan Ricks Lecture on March 30

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Alan Ricks, co-founder of MASS Design Group, will give a talk titled "Justice is Beauty" on Friday, March 30 at 4 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

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March

30

2018 Historic Preservation Symposium

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The 2018 Historic Preservation Symposium will be held Friday, March 30.

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March

26

Patrick Hobgood Lecture | March 26

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UK School of Architecture alum Patrick Hobgood, of Hobgood Architects, will speak on Monday, March 26 at 5 p.m. in Pence 209.

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March

22

Pope Villa Seminar with Darwin Stapleton | March 22

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Darwin Stapleton, a historian of technology, science and medicine, will speak on the Benjamin H. Latrobe-designed Pope Villa and early 19th-century scientific inquiry. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at the Thomas Hunt-Morgan House.

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March

12

March

06

Professor Mike McKay Lecture at UT

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SOA Professor Mike McKay has been invited to lecture on his current research project – Positioning – at The University of Tennessee School of Architecture on March 6-7; the lecture is Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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March

01

March 1 UK Job + Internship Fair

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The 2018 Spring UK Job and Internship Fair will take place on March 1, 2018 from 1-4 p.m. at the Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building.

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February

28

Jeanne Gang to Lecture in Louisville on Feb. 28

20180228

On Feb. 28, 2018, internationally renowned architect Jeanne Gang will present a public talk as part of the University of Kentucky College of Design’s spring lecture series.

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February

26

Inclusion by Design event | Monday, Feb. 26

20180226

Make plans to attend Inclusion by Design: Navigating Identity in the Field, the first in a series on inclusivity and diversity for students, faculty, staff and alumni of the College of Design. Monday, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m.

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February

19

HP Spring 2018 Lecture Series

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Make plans to attend the Historic Preservation Spring 2018 Lecture Series, with events on Feb. 19, March 5, March 26 and April 9 in the Community Room at the Louisville Free Public Library.

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February

15

Pope Villa Seminar | Feb. 15

20180215

Join the UK College of Design and Blue Grass Trust on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. for a Pope Villa Seminar featuring School of Architecture alum Haviland Argo and School of Architecture Director Jeffrey Johnson for their seminar, "Now: Preservation & Architecture" at the Dr. Thomas H. Morgan House, 210 N. Broadway, in downtown Lexington.

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February

14

Design Chat with Clare Henson

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Each semester, the SOI invites an alum to share their career pathway and the possibilities that await current students.

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February

07

Sarah Dunn Lecture – UrbanLab: Bowling – Feb. 7

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Beyond the physical building lies the viability of our natural resources and its impact on the future of design. The School of Architecture is pleased to invite Sarah Dunn to lead a discussion on this critical topic.

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February

02

Spring 2018 School of Architecture Lecture Series

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Spring 2018 lectures presented by the School of Architecture in the College of Design.

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January

30

Undergrad Scholarship Application Is Live

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The application for undergraduate scholarships is now open.

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January

17

Education Abroad Information Session

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Look at the amazing Education Abroad opportunities your classmates have shared. Interested in participating this summer? The time is now…

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January

10

College-wide Design Charrette

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One of the most significant aspects of design education is the tradition of working in a studio environment where ideas are shared and collaboration is inherent. A new Café in Pence Hall will allow us to extend this educational foundation and platform to a more social and interactive realm.

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December

15

December

14

Senior Toast Thursday, Dec. 14

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Celebrating Our Graduates at the Senior Toast

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December

08

December

06

Fall 2017 ARC Review Schedule

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Fall 2017 Review Schedule

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November

17

Undergraduate Open House

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Undergraduate Open House @ Noon - 6:30 p.m. | Pence

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November

13

Architectural Impact and Our Natural Resources Addressed in Sarah Dunn Lecture Nov. 13

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Beyond the physical building lies the viability of our natural resources and its impact on the future of design. The School of Architecture is pleased to invite Sarah Dunn to lead a discussion on this critical topic.

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November

10

ARC Graduate Open House

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ARC Graduate Open House @ Noon - 6:30 p.m. | Pence

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November

10

Sharing Session with Christine Mobley

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Christine Mobley joined the faculty of the School of Interiors this fall, and now is your chance to learn more about her experience in residential kitchen and bath design. November 10th at 11 a.m. in 103 Funkhouser.

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November

10

Rakatansky Lecture to Focus on Digital Techniques to Close-Read Buildings

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This lecture explores how Rakatansky has been engaging design elements as actors that act and react in and through social space, through a range of scales in architecture, interiors, graphics, products and urbanism.

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November

08

Historic Preservation Faculty Forum

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Faculty from the Department of Historic Preservation will share presentations on their latest research projects, including Shrinking History: Politics, Preservation and National Monument Boundaries. Wednesday, Nov 8 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Pence Hall 209

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November

06

Hollwich Kushner Lecture

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Presented by the School of Architecture, Matthias Hollwich from Hollwich Kushner–a leading architecture firm based in Lower Manhattan–will visit the UK College of Design.

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November

06

SOA Presents “The Making of an Avant-Garde” Film Screening

20171106

The School of Architecture at the College of Design is pleased to present The Making of an Avant-Garde: The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies 1967-1984.

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November

01

Urban Clear Cutting – Adrian Parr Lecture

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The College of Design is proud to present a lecture by Adrian Parr, an internationally recognized social and environmental theorist. 5:00 p.m. | Whitehall Classroom - Building 106.

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October

30

Zawistowski Lecture – Why Architecture Matters.

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Zawistowski Lecture @ 5 p.m. | Whitehall Classroom Building, room 122

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October

13

Sharing Session with Barb Young

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Learn more about new Interiors professor Barb Young as she shares her experience in the commercial design and education environments as well as her foray into academia. 11 a.m. @ 103 Funkhouser

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October

05

dxuky

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The UK School of Interiors will sponsor a design exchange [dxuky] to bring together educators and members of industry.

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September

21

Citizen Jane Screening at the Speed Museum

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“Citizen Jane,” the film that follows activist and author Jane Jacobs who fought to preserve urban communities, will be screened Sept. 21 at the Speed Museum in Louisville.

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September

08

Sharing Session with Gregory Marinic

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Sharing Session with Gregory Marinic @ 11:00 a.m. | 103 Funkhouser

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August

30

Jose Oubrerie Exhibit Opening + Lecture

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Jose Oubrerie Exhibit Opening + Lecture @ 7:00 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel

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August

25

Exhibit Columbus (Marty Summers Exhibiting)

20170825

Located on the grounds of Central Middle School, the University Installations showcase the cutting-edge work of six Midwestern universities - including the School of Architecture at the UK College of Design - with master’s programs in architecture and design.

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August

25

Studio Louisville

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College of Design Expands Into Louisville With New Architecture Studio

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November

11

Looks Good on Paper | A Lecture by Michael Szivos

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Founder of SOFTlab in New York, Szivos will present his lecture, “Looks Good on Paper,” at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11 at 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington.

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July

18

UK College of Design named top school to attend by Time Magazine

20150718

The UK College of Design was named one of the top schools to attend based on a field study conducted by Time Magazine. We will be hosting an event to celebrate.

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January

01

Helen Turner to Present at NeoCon 2019

Helen Turner, Assistant Professor in the School of Interiors, and Stephanie Sickler, Assistant Professor at Florida State University, will present an accredited seminar at NeoCon in Chicago on June 12, 2019.

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January

01

Amphitheater Design Competition

Students and professionals are invited to take part in the Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater Design Competition.

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