OU Water Day was held November 16, 2018, as an all-day event for OU faculty and statewide water professionals to network, learn about needs and capabilities, and potentially start new collaborations. The day included 20+ flash talks from both groups, as well as poster presentations and networking opportunities.
Architecture professor Lee Fithian was invited to present her research regarding the resources the discipline of architecture can provide to the built environment. Fithian’s flash talk was entitled “Water and Naturalized Environments in Architecture.”
Learn more about the Oklahoma Water Survey.
The Gibbs College of Architecture celebrates fifth-year architecture student Haley Praytor, who has been recognized at the national level for her design work. In early March, Haley received a Graduate Division Award of Merit for her submission to the 2025 Metal Building Manufacturers Association student design competition.
Ronald Frantz Jr., emeritus professor, has been named a 2026 Mary Means Leadership Award recipient, the highest honor presented by Main Street America. The award was announced at the Main Street Now Conference in Tulsa, recognizing leaders who advance preservation-based economic development and community revitalization.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
