The University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning hosts an open house, Friday, Nov. 13, from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. The informal activities and events are set in the school’s landmark home and the new campus gateway, the architecturally acclaimed Pearl Hall - located at Central Avenue and Cornell.
The public, members of the university community, and those interested in careers in architecture, community & regional planning and landscape architecture are encouraged to visit. Students and faculty will meet formally and informally with visitors throughout the afternoon, as will academic advisors for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Exhibitions of student and professional work will be on display.
The School of Architecture & Planning at UNM offers graduate professional degrees in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, and community & regional planning. In addition, the school hosts two undergraduate, non-professional degrees, the BA in Environmental Planning & Design, and the BA in Architecture. Graduate Certificate Programs are offered in both Town Design and Historic Preservation & Regionalism.
Roger Schluntz, dean, said, “The open house is an opportunity for potential students to visit the school, meet the faculty and see the interesting and engaging, high quality work being produced at the UNM School of Architecture and Planning.” He added that he hopes the public, professionals and alumni also stop by.
The School is noted for its exemplary community outreach and service learning activities, involving students, faculty, and the public in a variety of design and planning issues throughout New Mexico.
For additional information and the schedule of activities visit: SAAP or contact Elizabeth Rowe, erowe@unm.edu, (505) 277-1303, or write to the School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico MSC 04 2530; 2401 Central Avenue, NE.
Media Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920; e-mail: cgonzal@unm.edu