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LAST CHANCE to sign up to impact Oregon students through design education! Apply by October 20 to participate as a teacher or design/building professional volunteer in our 2024-25 Architects in Schools program.

Architects in Schools isn’t about creating “mini architects” (although sometimes that happens!). It’s about helping children understand that design is all around them. It’s about connecting what they learn in school to their daily lives and helping them realize that they can be creative and think about what is best for their community. It’s about teaching students the design process and empowering them to use it.

Be a part of our flagship program to bring free design education to Oregon elementary and middle school students. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and apply by October 20!

#architectsinschools #designeducation #applynow #freeschoolprogram
Our newest award, Oregon’s Next, made its debut at our 2024 Honored Citizen celebration last Thursday. We had the honor of recognizing these four inspirational emerging professionals who are emphatically centering and serving underserved communities as they help shape Oregon’s built environment.

Please join us in congratulating Serena Lim, Evon Calabrese, Ana Yocum, and Kate Jones - our inaugural Oregon’s Next awardees. The future is looking bright!

Video by @treeswingvideo 

#aforegonsnext #aforegonsnext2024 #emergingprofessionals #emergingleaders #afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 4pm today, October 11! There is still an opportunity to enter our raffle and silent auction for a chance to win an incredible getaway or experience!

Whether or not you were able to join us at last night's Honored Citizen celebrating the legacy of Jon Schleuning and our Oregon's Next awardees, we invite you to support our mission of educating and inspiring Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment.

Your contribution in our silent auction and raffle supports AFO operations and programs including Architects in Schools, Scholarships, and more.

Follow the link in our bio and bid by 4pm, today!

#afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2024 #onlineraffle #onlineauction
“Immense positivity.” “One of my favorite people on the planet.” What words come to mind when you think of Jon Schleuning? 

Through leadership, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm, Jon has impacted the city of Portland and state of Oregon in countless ways. We can’t wait to share this inspiration with you at our annual Honored Citizen celebration this Thursday, October 10 at the Oregon Convention Center.

See you there.

Video credit: @pandervision @collaboratorpdx

#afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2024 #jonschleuning
Bidding starts now! Excited to support AFO's mission of educating and inspiring Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment? Start bidding in our Honored Citizen silent auction and purchase raffle tickets, today!

Can't join us on October 10th? Show your support by participating in our silent auction and raffle, or make a donation. Your contribution supports AFO operations and programs including Architects in Schools, Scholarships, and more.

See you next week at Honored Citizen!

Link in bio.

#afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2024 #silentauction #raffle
OCTOBER AFO HAPPENINGS

Formation Mentorship Applications Open, apply by 11/15
Design professionals and students of color, apply now to become a mentor or mentee.

2024 Honored Citizen, 10/10, 5-9pm, Oregon Convention Center
Join us at our annual Honored Citizen celebration honoring Jon Schleuning and our inaugural Oregon’s Next awardees.

Architects in Schools Application Deadline, apply by 10/20
Apply now as a teacher or volunteer to bring free design education to Oregon youth.

Fellowships Application Deadline, apply by 10/27
Apply now for the Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellowship.

Links in bio.

#afohappenings #pdxdesignevents #pdxarchitecture #afoevents
We are excited to kick-off the first year of our paid mentorship program, Formation, in collaboration with @diversityindesign, @aforegon, and @comma.psugd!
 
Formation is a unique opportunity for design students and professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to support and inspire each other and the next generation of designers. We encourage all BIPOC design students who are looking for an opportunity to jumpstart their careers and all BIPOC design professionals who are looking for an opportunity to give back to our local design community to apply!
 
Learn more about the program, mentor and mentee roles, and upcoming program events through the link in our bio. Applications are due by November 15th.
 
#formation #mentorship #designmentorship #futuredesigners #bipocmentorship
AFO is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural Oregon’s Next award, recognizing the accomplishments and promise of emerging professionals in the AEC industry! Members of the community nominated individuals from around the state whose leadership shows exemplary commitment to the betterment of the community.

We are delighted to introduce them to you today. Please join us in celebrating them at Honored Citizen the evening of October 10, 2024!

Evon Calabrese, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, Clark/Kjos Architects
Kate Jones, PE, Interface Engineering
Serena Lim, Rowell Brokaw Architects
Ana Yocum, NOMA PDX

Learn more through the link in our bio.

#aforegonsnext #aforegonsnext2024 #emergingprofessionals #emergingleaders
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