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SUMMARY:Dine & Design: East County's New Community Hub
DESCRIPTION:Join the team from Holst that helped bring the extraordinary vision for a new kind of library to life in Gresham.\nHosted by Holst Architecture \nThe East County Library is arguably the most exciting new library in the Multnomah County Library system\, providing new resources and programs across its 95\,000 square feet. The mass timber building’s stunning design blends with the natural landscape creating a thoughtful space that will serve community members for generations. You’ll hear from library leadership and Holst Architecture about the goals for the new library and the design features that make it sing. Tour the library and enjoy light appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages. \nEast County’s New Community Hub\nWednesday\, October 28\n5:30-7:30pm\nMultnomah County Library – East County\n475 NW Division St.\, Gresham \nRegister Now\nAFO Members – $50\nNon-AFO Members – $65\nEmerging Professionals – $30 \nOur summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming\, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.
URL:https://www.af-oregon.org/event/dine-design-east-countys-new-community-hub/
LOCATION:Multnomah County Library – East County\, 475 NW Division St\, Gresham\, Oregon\, 97030
CATEGORIES:AFO Events,Dine & Design Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Myers":MAILTO:susan@af-oregon.org
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SUMMARY:Formation Mentorship Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a launch party for the 2026-27 season of the Formation Mentorship program!\nOrganized by Diversity in Design\, Architecture Foundation of Oregon\, and COMMA \nIt is often said that it’s not about what you know but who you know…so join us for a fun evening getting to know the students and professionals of Portland’s vibrant design community! Mix\, mingle\, and build your network across the design fields from graphic design to architecture to product design to experiential design\, and many more…all while helping us kick off our third year of Formation. \nFormation is a local mentorship program supporting the next generation of designers of color in the transition from student to professional. The program matches BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and/or people of color) college design students with BIPOC design professionals who will provide guidance on next steps from portfolio review to interview support to career trajectory. \nAll are welcome for this exciting kick-off event: Black\, Indigenous\, people of color\, and our White allies. Begin\, build\, and reconnect with your network—students and professionals alike! \nAPPLY: Applications to become a Formation mentor or mentee are currently open through November 15\, 2026. Learn more and apply\, here! \nSPONSOR: Interested in sponsoring our 2026-27 program? Explore sponsorship opportunites\, here! \nDONATE: Want to make a donation to our 2026-27 program? Click here to make a contribution—every bit counts! \nThe Evening’s Agenda\n5:30-6:00pm: Arrival\, food and drinks\, mingle\n6:00-6:15pm: Opening remarks\, program overview\n6:15-7:15pm: Networking games\n7:15-7:30pm: Closing remarks\, prize give-away \nThere are many things competing for your time\, so why attend this event?\n\nStudents will meet professionals in various design fields and have the opportunity to gain insight on potential career paths\, connect with prospective mentors\, and meet fellow design students.\nProfessionals will meet top talent from local design schools\, learn new ideas and perspectives from students\, meet prospective mentees\, and mingle with fellow professionals across design industries.\nParticipate in fun networking games for a chance to win a grand prize!\n\nSite Accessibility\, Transportation\, and Parking\nHyphn is located at 390 NW 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97209 (on the corner of NW 13th and Flanders above Room & Board). An accessible lift to reach the Hyphn front door is available on the south side of the building entrance next to Joybird. \nWe recommend taking public transit! Visit Trimet’s Trip Planner to help you get there. If you’re driving\, street parking is available on surrounding blocks or in the Brewery Blocks garage. Please note that portions of NW 13th\, including in front of Hyphn\, is closed to vehicular traffic. \nPhoto Release Consent\nBy reserving a ticket\, I understand that photos will be taken during the event and that they will be used by DiD\, AFO\, and COMMA for marketing purposes. If I do not want my photo taken\, I will notify the InFormation Team via email: formationmentorship@gmail.com \n  \nWe can’t wait to meet you/see you again! Please reach out to the InFormation Team with any questions or special requests: formationmentorship@gmail.com \nRegister Now\nWednesday\, November 10\n5:30-7:30pm\nHyphn\, 390 NW 13th Ave\, Portland\, OR 97209 \nApply by November 15 to participate as a mentor or mentee in our 2026-27  program. \n2026-27 Program Sponsors
URL:https://www.af-oregon.org/event/formation-mentorship-launch-party/
LOCATION:Hyphn\, 390 NW 13th Ave\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97209
CATEGORIES:AFO Events,Oregon Student Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candice Agahan":MAILTO:candice@af-oregon.org
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SUMMARY:VEB 25th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Van Evera Bailey (VEB) Fellowship!\nThe VEB Fellowship is an opportunity for professionals in the field to examine not only what they think\, but how they think. Fellows are provided time for creativity\, reflection\, and a pursuit of deeper understanding of ideas that result in lasting value to the applicant\, the profession\, and the greater community. \nWe invite you to celebrate this anniversary with us at a vibrant showcase of past fellowships! Fellows will present lightning talks\, engage in a dynamic discussion\, and exhibit artifacts from their projects and research. In just one evening\, you will hear about the collective\, diverse impact this fellowship has had on the individuals\, the industry\, and our community as a whole. \nThe event will be emceed by 2015 VEB Fellow Jeff Schnabel. Snacks and beverages will be provided. \nAbout the VEB Fellowship\nSince 2001\, AFO has partnered with The Van Evera and Janet M. Bailey Fund of Oregon Community Foundation in awarding the annual VEB Fellowship to advance the professional development of design and building professionals and encourage greater contributions to their profession and community. Fellows now receive $50\,000 for their year-long project\, and AFO has supported 27 Fellowships. \nOver the past 25 years\, professionals in Oregon’s built environment have expanded their knowledge and practice through a myriad of projects. Fellows have traveled extensively internationally\, dived deep into the rich cultural history of the PNW region\, and provided invaluable insights into their findings to the public. \nVEB 25th Anniversary Celebration\nThursday\, November 12\n5:00-7:30pm\nDesign Portland\, J.K. Gill Building\n408 SW 5th Ave\, Portland \nRegister Now\nAFO Members – $20\nNon-AFO Members – $30\nStudents & Emerging Professionals – $10 \nSponsor Partner
URL:https://www.af-oregon.org/event/veb-25th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:J.K. Gill Building\, 408 SW 5th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:AFO Events,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Myers":MAILTO:susan@af-oregon.org
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SUMMARY:Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon\, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture\, engineering\, construction\, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission\, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students\, volunteer needs\, resources\, outreach efforts\, and more. \nWondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements\, we encourage you to join our efforts! \n\nYou are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field\nYou are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)\nYou are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program\nYou are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields\nYou represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission\n\n2026 Meeting Schedule:\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 12-1pm\, Zoom\nTuesday\, June 2\, 12-1pm\, Zoom\nTuesday\, September 1\, 12-1pm\, Zoom\nTuesday\, December 1\, 12-1pm\, Zoom\n\nVisit the DAO-G Miro board for a recap of our discussions. \nQuestions? Contact Candice Agahan\, AFO Director of Community Engagement\, candice@af-oregon.org\, 503-542-3823 \nSubmit the form below to join DAO-G\nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://www.af-oregon.org/event/design-advocacy-outreach-group-dao-g-12-1-26/
LOCATION:OR
CATEGORIES:AFO Events,Community Events,DAO-G
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