Join OU GCA alumnus Fred Schmidt, FAIA, for a “drawing on location” rendering class, hosted by the Firehouse Art Center in Norman. Schmidt has made numerous contributions to the the architecture profession in Oklahoma. He was recently honored with the AIA’s William Wayne Caudill Award, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished leadership. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a past President of AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter.
When: Sat., May 4, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: TBD; confirm with Firehouse Art Center
For more information and to register, visit http://www.normanfirehouse.com/.
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.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
