Six local Scouts worked with Profs. Anthony Perrenoud, Dan Butko, and Ron Frantz to earn their Architecture Merit Badge at Gibbs College of Architecture on Feb. 2.
Along with getting tours of Gould Hall and the OU campus, the Scouts were taught how to sketch up a plan view of the Gallery and learned about the reuse of historic buildings.
A big thank you goes out to Elizabeth Pober and the Interior Design division for their donation of sketchbooks and pens.
It was a great time for all, and we can’t wait to see them back on campus again in the future!
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.
