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On September 27th, the College of Architecture hosted the Symposium on Women, Peacebuilding, and Community Transformation in Post-Conflict Environments. The symposium was sponsored by the Bruce Goff Chair of Creative Architecture and brought together grassroots advocates striving for justice and quality of life for women in post-conflict northern Uganda. Speakers included Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe, Director of the St. Monica’s School in Gulu; Evelyn Amony, Chairperson of the Women’s Advocacy Network; and Michael Otim, founder of the Justice and Reconciliation project and Executive director of the Uganda Fund.
The symposium was part of the launch of OU’s new Center for Peace and Development, which is dedicated to working with and learning from local partners in their efforts to address the long term needs of post-conflict communities and is co-directed by CoA’s own John Harris.
During the Spring 2026 semester, students in Interior Design Studio IV and Graduate Studio IV gained hands-on experience in educational facility design through a semester-long partnership with MA+ Architecture.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
