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ZGF and UO Alumnus Recognized by Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction for PDX Airport Terminal Expansion and Renovation

ZGF, including BArch '89 Gene Sandoval, were recognized by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. The foundation recognized 20 unique projects for the foundation's upcoming 2025 Holcim Foundation Awards. One of the twenty projects recognized was the Portland International Airport main terminal renovation and expansion.

Building a brand on a love for Portland

Marcus Harvey, BS ’12 (digital arts), is a Hillsboro, Oregon native who founded Portland Gear in 2014 after losing his job at a Eugene screen printing shop and moving back home. He said he had no expectation that this passion project would evolve to what it is today. He was just doing what he knew and loved, while creating a community of people who shared his passion for Portland.

SPD Professor Named Among USA TODAY Women of the Year

USA TODAY announced their annual list of the Women of the Year on February 27. The selection committee chose sixty-one women from across the country who are inspiring the next generation. Whether they are breaking institutional barriers, pushing for change, or leading innovation in their discipline, the women in this list represent the stories and experiences of women across the country. One such awardee is the School of Art + Design's Sports Product Design Professor, Susan Sokolowski, who has the distinction of representing Oregon.