Archinect - News2024-12-03T13:14:07-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150446404/kansas-state-s-college-of-architecture-planning-and-design-fall-events-feature-guy-nordenson-laurie-olin-and-jenny-myers
Kansas State's College of Architecture, Planning and Design Fall events feature Guy Nordenson, Laurie Olin, and Jenny Myers Josh Niland2024-09-16T14:48:00-04:00>2024-09-17T13:32:51-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6a/6a50e0dc9c914ee9f1d2b9f42d4d47c5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/KansasStateUniversity" target="_blank">Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design</a> has shared their plans for the 2024 Fall semester as part of our ongoing event highlight at <a href="https://archinect.com/schools" target="_blank">Archinect Partner Schools</a>.</p>
<p>This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the college’s Ekdahl Lecture Series. K-State shares: “The Ekdahl Lecture Series, named in honor of the distinguished architect Oscar S. Ekdahl, continues to serve as a forum for students, professionals, and the public to explore innovative ideas that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”</p>
<p>The schedule begins with an October 23rd twin bill. Landscape architect <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/11080262/olin" target="_blank">Laurie Olin</a> will speak first at 10:00 am, followed later that day by remarks from <a href="https://archinect.com/rios.imagines" target="_blank">RIOS</a> design director Jenny Myers at 4:30 pm. <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150034045/a-conversation-with-guy-nordenson-recipient-of-the-2017-richard-neutra-award" target="_blank">Guy Nordenson</a>’s lecture on climate adaptation will follow the next day (October 24th) at 10:30 am, followed by a panel discussion on the future of the profession and reception at 4:30 pm.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7a/7a81ae6aa0a68dbdcbe74eb51f535b01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/7a/7a81ae6aa0a68dbdcbe74eb51f535b01.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Guy Nordenson. Related interview on Archinect: <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150034045/a-conversation-with-guy-nordenson-recipient-of-the-2017-richard-neutra-award" target="_blank">A Conversation with Guy Nor...</a></figcaption></figure>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150345325/kansas-state-college-of-architecture-planning-design-names-michael-mcclure-as-its-new-dean
Kansas State College of Architecture, Planning & Design names Michael McClure as its new Dean Josh Niland2023-04-06T14:15:00-04:00>2023-04-10T13:32:21-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/aa/aa9fb51a9279cdcd40faad3b31e09f61.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/9701/kansas-state-university" target="_blank">Kansas State University</a> has announced architect Michael McClure as the new dean of its College of Architecture, Planning & Design.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://archinect.com/emerymcclure" target="_blank">emerymcclure architecture</a> co-founder and current <a href="https://archinect.com/schools/cover/5399390/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette" target="_blank">University of Louisiana at Lafayette</a> professor was appointed following a national search and will step into the office effective July 1st, according to the university. McClure has been serving as the interim dean of UL Lafayette’s College of Arts since 2021 and comes to the role with additional past academic experience at <a href="https://archinect.com/LSU_SoA" target="_blank">Louisiana State University</a>, <a href="https://archinect.com/tulanearch" target="_blank">Tulane</a>, and the <a href="https://archinect.com/pratt" target="_blank">Pratt Institute</a> in Brooklyn.</p>
<p>In a press statement, Kansas State Provos Charles Taber referred to the architect as a "visionary leader" who holds a "passion for education," adding: "He is equipped to lead and continue to advance the college while ensuring we are preparing students for industry."</p>
<p>The announcement mentioned McClure has worked for <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/33199/robert-a-m-stern-architects" target="_blank">Robert A. M. Stern</a> and other New York studios before decamping to Lafayette, where he founded his p...</p>