The 2019 Placemaking Conference, a biennial event hosted by the OU Gibbs College of Architecture’s Institute for Quality Communities, was a huge success! On Monday, April 1, 2019, it drew more than 600 practitioners, faculty and students, from over 40 Oklahoma counties and other states, including New York, California and Utah, to hear presentations from experts in economic development, social sculpture, and more!
To get caught up or join the Placemaking Conference conversation, be sure to check out the #iqcconf Twitter feed at https://twitter.com/hashtag/iqcconf! Check it out for highlights!
During the Spring 2026 semester, students in Interior Design Studio IV and Graduate Studio IV gained hands-on experience in educational facility design through a semester-long partnership with MA+ Architecture.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
