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College of Design Pays Tribute to Thomas Hacker
An influential architect and a treasured College of Design faculty member, Thomas Hacker, FAIA, 81, died on February 27. He joined the University of Oregon's College of Design in 1970, when the college was known as the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, and left a substantial impact on students during his 14 years.
HAA PhD Graduate Appointed as Associate Curator at the Utah Museum of Fine Art
On a cold January morning, University of Oregon (UO) alumna Emily Lawhead, PhD '22, was excited. Shortly after becoming one of the first new PhD graduates from the Department of the History of Art and Architecture's (HAA) revived doctoral program, Lawhead learned that she was being offered an associate curator position at the Utah Museum of Fine Art, a dream come true for the Oregon Design Duck (ODDuck).
Tannaz Farsi Selected for UO Presidential Fellowship Award
Farsi was one of two faculty recognized and awarded the Presidential Fellowship in Art and Humanities. She was recognized for her work on a project called Intermediaries, which the selection committee described as “rich” and “gripping.” The committee was struck by the sheer beauty of Farsi’s work and felt the proposed project would have great value to a broad audience. Farsi says the fellowship provides a thrilling opportunity at a critical time as it coincides with her upcoming sabbatical.
College of Design studio presents concepts for The Arc of Benton County's new clubhouse
An Interior Architecture class spent the last term working with The Arc of Benton County to inspire ideas for their new clubhouse – designed specifically for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Savannah Sinowitz: 2022-23 Fletcher Farr Ayotte Graduate Student Award Recipient
The College of Design (DSGN), in concert with its community partners and amazing alumni, helps provide equitable opportunities for its students and prospective students to earn an education at the University of Oregon (UO), thanks to the passionate giving from all our Oregon Design Ducks (ODD) and the hard work of our development team.
RARE AmeriCorps Member Applications for 2023-2024 Now Available!
Are you interested in community building, natural resources, food security, natural hazard planning, economic development or land use planning? If so, you should consider applying to serve as a Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps member.
Creating with Partners Overseas: Remembering Summer Student Impact
Students experience the wonders of partnering with Tanzanian community members during summer abroad.