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Managing Mass Timber Exhibition & Seminars

The College of Design, in partnership with the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Pigman College of Engineering, invites you to attend Managing Mass Timber: From Forest to Future. The multi-day event includes an interactive exhibit that will be on display in the Gray Design Building October 6-8, as well as a series of educational seminars October 6 and 7, led by Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., and Lameck Onsarigo, Ph.D., of Kent State University. 

Design Lecture Series Mallory Hall

Hear from UK alum and Herschend Creative Director Mallory Hall as she discusses how experiential design blends design, arts, hospitality and marketing to create immersive destinations from theme parks to aquariums, offering creativity and diverse career opportunities. Come early for a workshop at 10:00 a.m. in which Mallory will lead participants through an activity to design an amusement park ride car. Learn more about Mallory.

Design Lecture Series Mark von Hof-Zogrotzki

Join us on Friday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Biagi Forum for a lecture with Mark von Hof-Zogrotzki, Vice President of Global Architecture and Development for MillerKnoll. 

Heinrichs named Director of International Studies

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Johanna Heinrichs, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture, as Director of International Studies for the College.

Gray Design Building to house Lexington Camera Club’s biennial exhibition

The University of Kentucky College of Design and the Department of Landscape Architecture will host the Lexington Camera Club’s Conjure 2025 biennial exhibition, Sept. 8-Oct. 17 in the Gray Design Building’s gallery. 

UK CoD announces Fall 2025 hires and promotions

The University of Kentucky College of Design is pleased to announce faculty promotions, new appointments and staff additions for the Fall 2025 semester, underscoring the College’s continued commitment to academic excellence and community support across the School of Architecture, School of Interiors, Department of Historic Preservation and Department of Product Design. 

Conjure 2025 Lexington Camera Club Photo Biennial

Join us for Conjure, the Lexington Camera Club's 2025 photo biennial exhibit. With 35 members exhibiting their work, the show will be on display in the GDB gallery and east corridor through October 17. The biennial will also be a part of the LexArts Gallery Hop on September 19 from 6-9 p.m.

Info Sessions: Berlin Studio Summer 2026 Friday, September 12

Join us for an Education Abroad info session about the Summer 2026 Berlin Studio, led by associate professor of architecture Jason Scroggin. The info session will take place on Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. in GDB 209. The Berlin Studio program will take place May 24-July 6, 2026. Friday, September 12 Time: 12:30 p.m.Location: GDB 209

Student Organization Tabling Event

Stop by the GDB Clearing on Friday, September 12 between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m. to learn more about student organizations in the College of Design. Organizations include: 

Info Sessions: Summer 2026 Education Abroad in Italy Wednesday 9/3 and Friday 9/5

Join us for an information session about the College of Design's summer 2026 Education Abroad program in Italy, led by Mark and Mary Lee O'Bryan. Two sessions will be held on Wednesday, 9/3 and Friday 9/5 at 12:30 p.m. in the GDB Clearing.