Speaker Series

Forster Ndubisi: Creating Resilient Urban Spaces

Craig Johnson Lecture

Forster Ndubisi is a professor of landscape architecture and urban planning in Texas A&M University’s College of Architecture. Dr. Ndubisi is a fellow in both American Society of Landscape Architects and the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. His background is in ecology, landscape architecture, regional planning and resource development with special interests in ecological design and planning, interdisciplinary design education and growth management. Raised in Nigeria, he has taught at the University of Georgia, and Washington State University, and has studied collaborative design with First Nations communities in Canada.

Simon Bussiere: Aloha & Design

As an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawai‘i, Simon’s studios and seminars focus on exploring ecological patterns and processes as the key drivers of urban, community and landscape form. His professional experience spans the environmental design spectrum. Stemming from an arts, ecology and design/build background, with expertise in conceptual design, visualization, community engagement and construction, his work bridges ecological principles with contemporary design strategies. He is currently developing a research and design laboratory based in Honolulu to simulate and study dynamic environmental systems in the Hawaiian archipelago.

McKenna Drew, Brett Hoffer, Tyson Murray, & Stephanie Tomlin: Emerging Professional LAEP Alumni Board

LAEP alumni can be found making a difference in places across the country and the world. But finishing your degree and finding your place in the workforce can be a big adjustment. We were fortunate to be joined by 4 recent graduates of the LAEP department who shared their experience and answered the burning questions.

Karen Phillips & Perry Howard: Segments-Similarities & Differences

LAEP Social Justice Day

Karen Phillips and Perry Howard, both African-American landscape architects, grew up during the 60s in different parts of the South. Service to underserved communities seems to be a common theme throughout their career development and work. They both attended majority white universities for their undergraduate education, and later met while attending Harvard Graduate School of Design. Together Karen and Perry will share an exploration of the segmental development of their careers and their impact on the profession of landscape architecture.

Thank you Sponsors!

The LAEP Speaker Series provides an invaluable opportunity for our students and faculty to foster relationships and make connections with industry professionals. Through hosting this event, we strive to cover a wide array of topics that help us remain relevant in our approach and expose our students to the diversity of the industry.

With the support of generous sponsors, we are able to elevate the quality and value of these experiences for our students. Thank you to the following sponsors for their support during the 2019- 2020 school year:

Platinum Sponsorship ($1,000):

Utelite Corporation

Silver Sponsorship ($500):

Bockholt Landscape Architecture

Design West Architects

MGB+A: The Grassli Group

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