Department of the History of Art and Architecture News

New and Visiting Faculty at the College of Design

The College of Design is excited to welcome new and visiting faculty for the 2019–20 academic year. 

James Ivory: From Oregon Architecture to Hollywood

How the alum’s architectural history experience at the College of Design shaped his film career.

Books by Design

The College of Design faculty book series continues this November.

Falling for Art History

A Q&A with Katelyn Jones, winner of the 2019 Gloria Tovar Lee Scholarship for Most Promising Student in Art History.

Design Faculty Named Presidential Fellows in Humanistic Studies

President Michael H. Schill awarded Kate Mondloch and Rick Silva with the inaugural prize.

Murals by Design

College of Design alumni are changing the face of Eugene with the 20x21 mural project.

The Elusive Art of Capturing Climate Change

Assistant Professor Emily Eliza Scott to teach new course on art, visual culture, and climate change.

On Power and Place: A Call for Proposals

The College of Design seeks proposals for the inaugural Oregon | Places Prize to support public scholarship.

HAA Assistant Professor Wins Prize for Innovative Scholarship in Romanticism

The International Novalis Society recognized Nina Amstutz for book on painter Caspar David Friedrich.

The Legacy of Design Ducks

For its 100th year in print, Oregon Quarterly has released a list of "100 Ducks Who Made a Difference," including 10 from the College of Design. 

Architecture Alumnus Nate McCoy to Speak at College of Design Commencement

The executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors remembers the UO fondly.

College of Design Congratulates 12 Faculty on Tenure and Promotion

The UO promoted or granted tenure to 76 faculty members, including 12 from the College of Design. Congratulations to all!

Call for Applications: Justice and Equity Design Initiative Faculty Writing Retreat

The College of Design will host a writing retreat for self-identified underrepresented faculty of color and allies.   

UO French Gothic Architecture Expert Delves into History of Notre Dame

In the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire, History of Art and Architecture Associate Professor Maile Hutterer looks at the cathedral's storied past.

Vandenburgh Named Interim Dean of College of Design

Vandenburgh, who leads the School of Art + Design, begins July 1.