Kansas State University

April 15, 2015

Department Head Notes

Thank you to everyone who made our Open House and 50th Anniversary Celebration such a success! The 3rd year students (with faculty mentor Donna Fullmer) were on top of this from day one and created a meaningful, engaging and delightful series of exhibits. Now we look forward to "business as usual" and the projects, reviews, and preparations associated with the final few weeks of the academic year. 

Be sure to participate in the new building studio furnishings design charrette Thursday at 12:30; attend John Norris' presentation Thursday at 2:30; and if you are a first year student - to attend our meeting on Thursday evening at 6:00.

I'm proud of IAPD students, staff and faculty; and took great pleasure in connecting with our alumni over the weekend!

Alumni Fellow Presentation

2015 Alumni Fellow, John Norris, will be presenting on Thursday at 2:30 in Seaton 106C. Please make an effort to attend. 

Mr. Norris has worked closely with IAPD through the Digital Fabrication courses taught by Dustin Headley. He has an immense amount of insight and the presentation promises to be an informative one. 

APDPro Mentoring Program

Design your future.

Participate in the NEW APDPro Mentor Program.

We're very excited to announce the addition of the APDPro Mentor Program! As a part of APDPro, current 2nd, 3rd and 4th year APDPro students are invited to apply to participate in the program.

The mission of the APDPro Mentor Program is to afford design and planning students the opportunity to learn from skilled and practiced professionals who can help guide them and provide advice as they transition to their career.

Once your application is accepted, you will be matched with a mentor in the fall of 2015. Before you're matched, you'll attend an orientation for the program so you know what's expected of you.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Faculty Moving Offices

Faculty, please read these tips regarding the impending move for your offices. We will have student workers available to help as needed.

1. Be proactive - do not wait until the last minute to clean out your office.

2. Separate out recycling and trash. If there is enough time and coordination, rolling recycling bins can be moved to your office. They cannot stay in your office, so sorting needs to occur prior.

3. Materials needing to be shredded can be taken to the 2nd floor copy room. These items can be deposited into the shredding box located there (which is currently emptied once per month). 

Suggestions or questions? Please contact Mary or Kathy. 

APDPro Events

APDPro: Kenneth Turner Presentation

Friday, April 17th
11:30 a.m., Pierce Commons

Join alumnus Kenneth Turner, AIA, of Turner + DeCelles in Chicago, as he talks about his career as an international design architect, including experiences of design for the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa.

APDPro: Off-Campus Opportunities Fair

Monday, April 20th
5:30 p.m., Pierce Commons

Come learn about your options for the spring semester of your 4th year! Fellow APDesign students will share their study abroad, internship and KCDC experiences. Refreshments will be provided. THIS EVENT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR 2ND YEAR APDPro STUDENTS.

Studio Furnishings Charrette

Faculty and Students - a design charrette will occur on Thursday April 16 from 12:30-2 in Seaton 104 to examine needs for the studio desks for all disciplines in the new building. Please plan to participate and have your needs accounted for in innovative ways!

Supporting Graduate Student Writing Lecture

Dr. Laura Micciche, Associate Professor of English at the University of Cincinnati specializing in composition and rhetoric, pedagogy and writing center studies, will be presenting on Tuesday, April 14th at 4pm. Her lecture "Supporting Graduate Student Writing" will take place in 114 Burt Hall and will be useful for anyone supervising graduate students and anyone interested in writing pedagogy more broadly. 

Click here for more information. 

IAPD Events 

April
13 - All College Faculty/Staff Meeting - 11:45-1:15 - Seaton 104
16 - Faculty Meeting - 11:30-12:20 - Crit Space
16 - Alumni Fellow John Norris Presentation - 2:30 - Seaton 106C
16 - Faculty Building Charrette - 12:30-2 - Seaton 104
16 - IAPD First Year Meeting - 6:00 PM in Seaton 207
17 - APDPro Kenneth Turner Presentation - 11:30 - Pierce Commons
20 - APDPro Off-Campus Opportunities Fair - 5:30 - Pierce Commons
21 - Nathalie Rozencwajg lecture - 4pm - Little Theater
23 - Faculty Meeting - 11:30-12:20 - Crit Space
30 - Faculty Meeting - 11:30-12:20 - Crit Space