Gibbs College student Kristi Saliba, a junior majoring in Architecture, was recently named the University of Oklahoma “Student Employee of the Year,” in a ceremony held at the Oklahoma Memorial Union on Saturday, April 17, 2021.
Saliba has served Gibbs College as a communications and alumni relations intern since 2017. Today, she she oversees the implementation of three important College communications/alumni outreach efforts, including:
Less than one year ago, Gibbs College did not have a podcast or process for interviewing faculty, students and alumni. Today, Saliba oversees the interview scheduling process, podcast publishing, transcription, and blog posting, ensuring that prospective students, as well as donors, have ready access to rich stories about the impact of Gibbs College’s community members.
“Kristi has truly demonstrated what is possible with collaboration, responsiveness to feedback and a strong work ethic by taking on these initiatives and growing their impact,” said Saliba’s supervisor, Dr. Angela Person, Director of Research Initiatives and Strategic Planning for Gibbs College.
Person continued, “Alongside managing her challenging course load as an architecture student (with a minor in harp performance!), Kristi exemplifies the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ competencies as a student employee.”
“It has been a great professional pleasure to observe Kristi come into her own as a true leader in her role as communications intern.”
Learn more about Kristi on the Gibbs Spotlight Podcast or view her Employee Spotlight on Instagram.
The National Student Employment Association (NSEA) coordinates the annual National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) program in collaboration with the Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators (SASEA) and its member institutions. The intent of this award is to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while pursuing higher education.
A team of Construction Science and Architecture students from the Gibbs College of Architecture made their mark on the national stage this week, earning third place out of 37 universities competing at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition, held during the International Builders' Show in Orlando, February 16-18, 2026.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP to its prestigious College of Fellows—AIA’s highest membership honor—for his exceptional work and sustained contributions to architecture and society. Fellowship recognizes architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant impact at a national level. Members elevated to this distinction carry the FAIA designation after their name.
Students from the Spring 2026 Graduate 4 Architecture Design Studio, led by Professor Amy Leveno, exhibited their work at the School of Visual Arts. The exhibition, titled Reimagining the OU School of Visual Arts, featured drawings, models, and animations developed throughout the semester's studio project. The show was hosted in The Spotlight, a creative gallery space located on the first floor of the Fred Jones Art Center, and ran from January 20–30, 2026.
