News From National 11.16.23

Announcements

Foundation scholarships open applications

The Architects Foundation has opened applications for its Diversity Advancement and Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarships. Application information is available. Components are encouraged to share these opportunities in their communications.

The Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship offers $5,000 and mentorship from Yann Weymouth, FAIA, to graduate students with a strong focus on sustainable, resilient, wellness, and beautiful design. Learn more >

The Diversity Advancement Scholarship is a multi-year scholarship and rewards up to $20,000 to support ethnically diverse high school and undergraduate students in architecture. Learn more >

AIA Leadership Summit 2024

2024 Leadership Summit Call for Proposals

Act now! The call for proposals closes November 27. AIA volunteer leaders and executive directors are encouraged to submit education session proposals by the deadline. Submit proposals >

Registration is open

Don't miss the 2024 AIA Leadership Summit, the premier chapter and leadership training event, taking place on February 27 through March 1, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.

Reminders

Report K-12 program inventory, survey closes December 1

AIA launched a survey to collect and update information on K-12 programming and initiatives. The results will be compiled and shared as an informal resource of programming accessible to members and the public. Chapters actively engaging K-12 youth through programs, activities, or initiatives are encouraged to participate in this short survey by December 1. Take the survey > 

Report NAC/YAF representatives by December 1 

The NAC/YAF annual meeting date has been set for February 1–3. Chapters should report their state representatives by December 1 to ensure representatives have ample time to plan their travel (paid by AIA national). Contact Kathleen McCormick with questions. 

Member Annual CES Requirement

AIA membership for the current year expires on December 31. Audited members have until then to complete the required continuing education credits to renew their membership in January. Contact Barbara Reed with questions.

Holiday Closure

The AIA will be closed beginning December 25 through January 1.

AIA24 National Conference

AIA conference name update, future locations  

After strategic discussions with stakeholders and the AIA Board of Directors, the conference name for 2024, and going forward, will be the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, "AIA24" for short (i.e. AIA25, AIA26, etc. for the future). The "A’ " concept of the past few years will be sunset. Learn more about the name change and upcoming dates and locations.

Lead the dialogue at AIA24

AIA opened the call for proposals to solicit the best speakers and content for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. This year’s event includes a Call for Educational Sessions and a brand-new Call for Tours that showcase significant sites and iconic architecture in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The call for proposals closes on October 5.

AIA24 Call for Peer Reviewers
In addition to the call for proposals, AIA is looking for subject matter experts in architecture and design to review educational session and tour proposals.
How to apply
Those interested in being a peer reviewer should create an account to complete the online application. Applications are now being accepted until September 28, 2023. Selected peer reviewers will receive an invitation with instructions in early October.  Learn more >

Call for Nominations:2024-2026 At-large Representative to AIA Strategic Council

Call for Nominations: 

2024-2026 At-large Representative to AIA Strategic Council 

Nomination and Election of 2024-2026 At-large Representatives to AIA Strategic Council. 

The AIA Strategic Council (“Council”) invites nominations of individuals for the position of At-large Representative. 

Each year, the Council elects At-large Representatives to the Council, who will serve three (3)-year terms. 

These At-large Representative positions bring diverse viewpoints to the Council that might not be otherwise represented. This includes individuals from allied professions, futurists, educators, and others who would not typically be elected to the Council through the state component nomination and election process. 

The Strategic Council seeks nominees who align with AIA’s core values and can focus and lead the Council in its task of informing the Board and other AIA committees, task forces, etc., of the challenges and opportunities facing the profession. 

In particular, the Council is seeking nominees with a strong understanding of Equity, Climate Change, Business, Design, and Strategic Planning. To be the most effective Council possible, AIA fully embraces this opportunity to bring other viewpoints, experiences, and talents, especially those that have historically been underrepresented in the profession. 

Nomination packets must include: 

1. Nominee’s letter of interest, addressed to: 

Neal Angrisano, AIA 

Chair, Elections Subcommittee (2023 Council Best Practices Committee) 

2. Nominee’s resume 

3. Letter(s) of support from an AIA member or an AIA component 

4. Supporting materials as desired 

(NOTE: AIA National staff is prohibited from providing letters of support) 

All materials must be compiled into one PDF for submittal. The total packet length may not exceed 10 pages. 

Deadline for submission: 5:00pm ET, Friday, October 13, 2023. Send all materials as one compiled PDF, in one mailing/email, to MuzaConforti@aia.org. 

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