Position for AIA Michigan Director

The AIA Michigan Board, staff and membership seek a new Executive Director who is a respected strategic manager and a bold thinker to advance the mission of AIA Michigan. S/he must be able to capture opportunity, navigate change and assist the board leadership to move the organization to its next level of accomplishment – programmatically, financially and in terms of its professional and public effectiveness. Through innovation, smart business practices, and a commitment to engage diverse audiences in, s/he will enhance AIA Michigan’s influence within the state and the professional success of its membership.

Complete AIA Michigan Executive Director Position Profile

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to design.studio@hopkinsburns.com (In electronic PDF format only)

ArcStart

ArcStart is a three-week residential program that offers high school students the opportunity to experience the rewarding intensity of a college architecture studio. The program will provide students with a taste of life in a vibrant college town along with the confidence and skills to pursue a career in architecture or design.

Program Date: July 19, 2010 – August 9, 2010

There is no application fee. To apply complete the application form; write a 500-word essay explaining your interest in architecture; include an official high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from a counselor or teacher; and submit a portfolio (optional) showing artistic and creative strengths.

Have a question? Email ArcStartProgram@umich.edu or call 734.936.0221. To learn more about Michigan Architecture visit taubmancollege.umich.edu/architecture.

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The Practice of Architecture: "Office Practice Transformed"

Economic Impact Survey

NOMA Detroit is collecting information on how minority architects in south east Michigan have been impacted by the "Great Recession".

Participate in Survey here.

Partnership-in-Scholarship Grants for African American Historic Places

From: http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/nonprofit-public-funding.html

Partnership-in-Scholarship Grants support collaborative projects between African American Historic Places and college/university scholars. In spring 2010, up to twelve grants of $5,000 each (1:1 match required) will be awarded for projects that help sustain current or attract new audiences at historic sites or enhance the interpretation of challenging topics at historic sites. Eligible projects include improving public access to African American historical and cultural resources at historic places, strengthening teaching and education at colleges and universities through historic places, promoting research and original scholarship of a significant theme related to African American history and culture to support joint public programs, providing opportunities for lifelong learning through a collaborative program, strengthening each institution’s humanities programming in order to preserve, enhance, or enjoy significant African American historic places. Download the grant guidelines and application form here or contact aahp@nthp.org or the NTHP Regional Office near you. National Trust Historic Sites and elementary and secondary schools are not eligible to apply. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2010. This grant program is supported in part by the Ford Foundation.

How AIA Members Navigate Through a Difficult Economy

Detroit Public Schools Industry Opportunity Fair

Detroit Public Schools Industry Opportunity Fair
Wednesday, February 24 from 8-12:00 p.m. at Cobo Hall in the Riverview Ballroom.
For More Information: http://www.detroit.k12.mi.us/proposal_s/facilities/
This first Industry Opportunity Fair is targeted towards General Contractors and Architects/Engineers.
4 certification groups will be in attendance; they are as follows:
· City of Detroit
· MMSDC
· WBEC Great Lakes
· MDOT
To register, send an email to: opportunities@detroitk12.org.
Include a note that you will attend along with your company name, and number of attendees, please include events@mmbdc.com in the cc: