The University of Oregon has about 180 active student organizations, most of which welcome the participation of interested architecture students. Student chapters of professional societies and student organizations closely affiliated with the department include:
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Lawrence Hall, 381B
aias@uoregon.edu
The mission of the American Institute of Architecture Students is to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration; and to organize architecture students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)uoashrae@uoregon.edu
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is organized and operated for the exclusive purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, refrigerating, air conditioning, and ventilation, the allied arts and sciences, and related human factors for the benefit of the general public as defined in the Certificate of Consolidation. To fulfill its role, ASHRAE recognizes the effect of its technology on the environment and natural resources to protect the welfare of posterity.
Architecture Student Forumarchinfo@uoregon.edu
An organization of graduate students, Forum provides a sounding board for the interests and concerns of graduate students in the department. Forum's goal is to improve and strengthen graduate programs in architecture and interior architecture by contributing a student voice to the department. It sponsors symposia and social events of specific interest to both professional and post-professional graduate students. The group's officers meet with the graduate studies committee and program administrators periodically to provide feedback and advise on grad policies.
AVENU, Student Journal of the School of Architecture & Allied Artsavenu@uoregon.edu
AVENU was founded in 1972 by three students of architecture who felt it was important to generate an ongoing discussion between students and faculty, freedom of expression, experimentation, and critical thought. AVENU is the student publication of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts. It reflects the interests of its staff, their skills and intentions while providing a forum for school and departmental issues and ideas.
Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living (CASL) UO Annex, Suite 1
casl@uoregon.edu
The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living (CASL) is to demonstrate ecologically and socially sustainable technologies and living practices in a residential setting, to provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities for the University of Oregon community, to collect and disseminate information about such technologies and practices, and to facilitate original research in this field. CASL is dedicated to challenging the notion that living lightly is difficult or burdensome.
Design Bridgedbridge@uoregon.edu
Design Bridge links the design and planning resources of the School of Architecture & Allied Arts at the University of Oregon to the surrounding community. It provides students with hands-on practical experience in real-world projects.
Ecological Design Center (EDC) Lawrence Hall, 381B 346-0719
edc@uoregon.edu
The mission of the Ecological Design Center (EDC) is to promote education among students, professionals, and the community at-large on issues related to creating sustainable living environments. The EDC, its library, lecture series, solar homes tour, and Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability (HOPES) Conference serve as resources for artists, architects, landscape architects, planners, designers and all those who share an interest in being responsible stewards of the environment.
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)Lawrence Hall, 381B
archinfo@uoregon.edu
IIDA is a student chapter of the professional organization for practicing interior designers. The student chapter’s aim is to prepare future interior designers for the transition from school to the profession. Through involvement with IIDA, students gain opportunities to interact with design professionals, to see recently completed projects and to build leadership skill through involvement with planning and organizing events.
Portland Student Action Council (PSAC) UO Portland Center
The Portland Student Action Council (PSAC) works to address the interests of students studying at the Portland Center in Portland, Oregon. PSAC also seeks to strengthen the presence of Portland students as representatives of the University of Oregon and the Department of Architecture’s Portland Program.
Student Association for Women in Architecture (SAWA) Lawrence Hall, 381B
sawa@uoregon.edu
The Student Association for Women in Architecture (SAWA) strives to promote gender equality and diversity in the department of architecture at the University of Oregon through various activities and functions as well as the management of a forum throughout the academic year.
University of Oregon Transportation and Livability Student GroupThe University of Oregon Transportation and Livability Student Group brings together undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to focus on the planning and design of transportation systems as they relate to community quality of life and livability. Within the group, there are opportunities to collaborate on planning and design projects, to gain leadership skills, to bring in high-profile guest speakers, and to network. In addition, generous funding is available through a grant from the
Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC) to support students to attend educational conferences, workshops or seminars to enhance their understanding of transportation-related issues.
