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UF College of Design, Construction & Planning Perspective Newsletter
   MAY 2013  
Graduates

DCP graduating members of the UF chapter of Alpha Rho Chi.

DCP congratulates its newest alumni

DCP alumni across The Gator Nation have a new crop of graduates to welcome.

Nearly 230 graduates walked across the stage at the DCP Spring 2013 Commencement on May 4 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

"The world's most important currency is your skill," said H.E. Dr. Dino Patti Djalal, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United States, during the commencement keynote address.

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> Read about the faculty and student awards

> View the commencement photo album


Distinguished alumni honored by DCP

During the Spring 2013 semester, the college's schools and departments each held award ceremonies to honor and recognize faculty, students, alumni and friends. Congratulations to the recipients of this year's distinguished alumni awards:

Rick Rowe, Architecture Distinguished Alumnus
Erik Sharpe, Building Construction Distinguished Alumnus
Mike Kroll, Landscape Architecture Distinguished Alumnus
Howard E. Nelson, Urban and Regional Planning
Distinguished Alumnus

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DCP also would like to congratulate and recognize the recipients of these other significant awards:

William N. Morgan, SoA Lifetime Achievement Award
Alfred Browning Parker, SoA Lifetime Achievement
Award (Posthumous)
Carlos Alfonso, Architecture Distinguished Service Award
Bernie Voichysonk, Design Excellence Award (Posthumous)
Tom Perkins, Young Architects Design Award
David Armbruster, Landscape Architecture Distinguished Service Award

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William Morgan receives
Lifetime Achievement Award

William Morgan Lifetime Achievement

William Morgan received the School of Architecture Lifetime Achievement Award at an award ceremony held on Wednesday, May 15 at the Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, Fla.

William N. Morgan, a native Floridian and award-winning architect, was recently selected by the UF School of Architecture as the recipient of the school's Lifetime Achievement Award. Morgan is known as one of the most distinguished and honored architects of his generation and one who has made lasting and celebrated contributions to the built environment of this state.

Throughout his distinguished career, Morgan has received numerous architectural design awards and professional distinctions, including being named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, an honor that recognizes architects who have made a notable contribution to the profession and to society.

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25th Annual Dean's Reception

Dean's Reception

Pictured above are Leon Sikes, BCN 1951, Jeff Falkanger, BDes 1996, Jiro Yates, BDes 1990 and MArch 1995, Dave Charland, BCE 1961, and Harley Miller, BCN 1969, who all have sponsored the event for the past 25 years.

More than 140 alumni and friends attended the 25th Annual Dean's Reception on May 9 at the Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. DCP would like to thank all of the event sponsors including:

Barranco, R.L.A.
Dave & Mary Charland
Charland Construction
Charland Rurey Construction
Chen Moore and Associates
James A. Cummings Construction
Daniels, Kashtan, Downs, Robertson & McGirney, P.A.
Falkanger & Snyder Asbestos Consulting Services, Inc.
Falkanger Snyder Martineau & Yates Architects & Planners, Inc.
Leon & Betty Sikes
Leonardo Navieras, Inc.
Lochrie & Chakas, P.A.
Meryl Deustch & Associates, Inc.
Miller Construction
MUEngineers
OneAmerica Financial Partners
Wayne Masur, P.E.
Wolfson & Associates
VCM Construction, Inc.

DCP would especially like to thank Jeff Falkanger who has organized and sponsored this event for the past 25 years.

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Year in Review
Year in Review

It was a great year at DCP! Check out this video to see highlights from this academic year.

> Year in Review Video


MOU with
University of Indonesia
Indonesia

DCP Dean Christopher Silver, David Sammons, Dean of the UF International Center, and Bambang Sugiarto, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Indonesia, sign a Memorandum of Understanding between DCP and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, which includes the Department of Architecture and a growing program in Interior Design.


Orlando BCN Alumni
Golf Tournament
BCN Alumni Golf Tournament

The Central Florida Gator BCN Alumni Club held their annual golf tournament in April at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge. Approximately 180 golfers participated in the tournament. Thank you to all BCN alumni who made the event a success!


Alumni News

Matthew Edwards, MArch 2004, was named Senior Associate at Engberg Anderson in Milwaukee, WI.

M. Kathryn (Blasser) Edwards, BDes 2002 and MArch 2004, was named Adjunct Professor at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Kate also has accepted a new position as Project Architect at Quorum Architects in Milwaukee, WI.

The AIA Jacksonville Chapter has awarded Gresham Smith and Partners an Award of Excellence for the Jim W. Henderson Welcome and Administration Center at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. The design team includes; Jim Kolb, lead designer, Leith Oatman, Sr. ID, Brian Schulz, project architect, Michael Compton, BDes 2001 and MArch 2008, designer and PC, and Ray York, PC and head of document production.

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