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The OCULUSAIA NebraskaA Society ofThe American Institute of Architects

A Bimonthly Newsletter of AIA NebraskaVolume 2000, Issue No. 5

S E P T E M B E R • O C T O B E R

In This Issue

2 State News5 Government News7 Member News8 Chapter News9 Continuing Education10 Conference Information

11 Other Opportunities12 Calendar

Running out of time to collect your annual CES Learning Units Hours??Check out page 10 for registration information to "Indelibility" 2000 AIA NE/CSR Conference

By Marvin Webb, AIA, AIA Nebraska President

There seems to be a trend developing in my Oculus articles this year.It appears to be that I am trying to encourage our AIA members to getmore involved in Nebraska Legislative issues, bring AIA issues toyour attention or become Citizen-Professionals in our State and homecommunities. This article will hope to stress the importance ofCONTINUING EDUCATION. As we all have come to realize afterfinishing our secondary education and college degrees, we are notfinished learning. We continue to learn every day. This is also truefor us as architects. We are all living an existence of "Life LongLearning". AIA membership over the last few years has been condi-

CONTINUING EDUCATION IS FOR EVERYONE

tioning us to attend Continuing Education seminars, workshops, and various conferences toearn CES learning units.

We have all been hearing about the development of the new "Nebraska Administrative Code"or the Nebraska Rules and Regulations that now coincide with the new "Practice Act" (Jan. 1,1999) of the Nebraska Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Architects. In the2/25/00 issue dated Title 110; Nebraska Administrative Code, there is "Chapter 9. ContinuingEducation". The first introduction paragraph (page 26) states "9.1.1. Every licensee shallmeet the Continuing Education requirements of these regulations as a condition forlicense renewal after January 1, 2002." We all have had enough preparation for this day thatthere should be no problem in meeting this new licensing requirements. In fact, this chaptercontinues to define that "Architectural Continuing Education (ACE) requirements for Nebraskalicense are those that are required for our current American Institute of Architects (AIA)membership". This makes recording, documenting and cataloging our CES learning units verysimple to report. The AIA CES program has been in place since 1995 and has become astandard of record keeping for professional architects.

Most recently national news is surfacing about an attack on the CES requirements in Florida.A new law has recently been enacted by Florida that will affect all architects who are regis-tered in that state. The AIA's angle (July 28, 2000) reports that "The new law requires the Stateof Florida to establish a state system to monitor compliance with continuing education require-ments to determine each licensee's continuing education status. The monitoring system mustbe in place by July 1, 2000. There are concerns that this new requirement could imposeburdensome demands on AIA members, including compliance difficulties for Florida archi-tects, out-of-state licensees, and CES providers. The system could also impose duplicativereporting requirements and have a detrimental effect on the AIA Continuing Education System(CES)."

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LUHrs

State NEWS

President Elect: RON BAKER, AIA

Meet the 2001 AIA Nebraska Executive Committee Candidates

President: STEVE CLYMER, AIAVenturing into the new century, AIA Nebraska will continue to face many of the same challenges, that "dog"us year after year. There will also be new challenges to our organization. As upcoming President, I amcommitted to providing leadership to work through these challenges as well as evaluate new directions forthe interests and wishes of a new century's membership. Key agenda items that come to mind deal witharchitectural registration, membership numbers, and the importance of our organization's ability to providean effective lobbying effort locally, at the state level, and nationally.

In order to be AIA status, one must be a registered architect. With the new testing procedures, many of theyounger people are putting off taking the registration tests. An ever-increasing number are deciding against

ever getting registered. Our profession needs the continued feed of registered architects or risk our work being taken by professionsthat are willing to assume the liability and the associated profits. AIA needs new registered architects to keep our rosters full. As anorganization and profession, we need to seek ways and reasons to increase registration.

I hope that this year will mark the start of a trend of increased membership by our state's registered architects. It is of concern, thatcurrently, only 64% of registered architects belong to the AIA. We don't necessarily need the remaining 36% to support ourprograms or functions, but we do need them to provide support and unity that will continue one of the most important aspects of theAIA: our lobbying arm. We will be considering various proactive methods to bring additional members into our fold.

During 2001, we will be fostering a relationship with Dean Drummond of the College of Architecture, dealing with continuingeducation issues/programs and student mentoring. We will continue to explore the idea of a board member from outside theprofession. There will be plenty of work and I am pleased to be able to serve AIA Nebraska.

To the Membership,

Serving three years on the Executive Board of AIA Nebraska, first as a Director, followed by Treasurer andSecretary, has taught me that there are things that we can do to improve the AIA Membership experience.Issues such as Membership, Student Involvement, and Government Affairs are critical to the practice ofArchitecture in Nebraska.

During my term as President Elect I will work to increase membership through expanding the member-added-values, encouraging current member involvement, and expanding our interaction with other organizations.Examples of this activity will include:

• Working to make the AIA website an E-Commerce venture for the membership.

• Increasing the participation of the current membership by forming Sub-Committees with specific goals for increasing activitiesbetween the Regions and AIA Nebraska.

• Work with the Licensing Board to increase the awareness of the Continuing Education requirements that will be mandatory forour profession in 2002.

During my term as President Elect I will work to strengthen the relationship between the University of Nebraska College of Architec-ture and the profession. The University is welcoming a new leader. Wayne Drummond,FAIA, the new Dean of the College, beganhis role effective on August 7, 2000. AIA Nebraska will create an atmosphere with the College to strengthen the involvement offaculty and students in AIA. The students of the College are the future leaders of our Institute, and we, as members and leaders needtheir involvement. We need to pass the baton to the graduating class each year to encourage their support and membership in AIA.

Government Affairs are a continuing issue in the State. Two critical issues during my term as President Elect will be the legislationaffecting the practice of Interior Design, and the Legislation affecting the Design Build delivery system to the Education Clients inthe State. AIA will be involved each step of the way during the legislative process to assure the integrity of the architecture profes-sion in Nebraska remains intact.

These are exciting times in the practice of Architecture. The economy continues to flourish, and as a result, all of our members, largeand small, are enjoying an extended period of growth. I am excited to be a candidate for President Elect, and will work to improvethe membership experience in AIA Nebraska. Thanks for your vote!

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Associate Director: KENT A. STEENTreasurer: MICHAEL JAMES, AIA

AIA NebraskaA Society of The AmericanInstitute of Architects

Secretary: PAUL JEFFREY , AIA

It is my pleasure tohave the opportunityto work the AIANebraska Board ofDirectors an fellowArchitects in the upcoming year.

As we enter into the new millennium, weneed to provide the service and programsto our members that will enhance theirskills while challenging their talents.

We, as many other organizations, areconstantly working to increase member-ship and encouraging participation. Ibelieve that by offering more diversifiedprograms, designed to enhance the skillsof all members, we will encourageincreased membership and strengthenthe organization. It is through thecombined efforts of the AIA that we canwork to increase the awareness of thepublic to the value of the architecturalprofession.

All AIA Nebraskamembers should beconcerned about theissues we face thiscoming year. Pros-perity may be herenow, but there areissues (design/build

legislation, interior design licensing, fairfee and competition practices) that willaffect us greatly - positively or nega-tively depending on the efforts of yourleadership. As a member of the 2001AIA Nebraska Board, I will strive toincrease membership, listen to members,communicate our actions, and makejoining the AIA one of the best invest-ments we all can make.

Our chapter has received nationalattention for progressive, cutting-edgeprograms helping our members. Someof these programs are held up as modelsfor all AIA chapters nationwide. We areone of the best chapters in the country,and I'm determined to earn this contin-ued distinction as Secretary of yourBoard of Directors.

I was browsingthrough the July /August issue of theOculus, and readKevin Clark's finalcomments for theAIA Lincoln News."How did you serve

society today? Would they give you a tip?Think about it." And that I did. I realizedafter reading Mr. Clark's article that it istime for me to give something back to theprofession. As the AIA Associate Direc-tor, I would serve as advocate and advisorto architectural professionals, ambassadorto other professions and educator to thecommunity. I would promote the AIA, theservices our profession provides andpositive community services like Habitatfor Humanity. But, most of all, I wouldlisten to the opinions and concerns of theAssociate members of the AIA. For now,I would ask everyone to serve yourprofessional society by voting in the AIAelections.

Kent A. Steen, Associate AIAksteen@jeo.com, (402) 443-4661(402) 443-3508 fax.

I joined the AIA Omaha Board of Directors five years ago when then Omaha President, Troy Christiansen called and asked if Iwould consider getting involved as a Director. It took me a while to decide, but once I did, I was committed, and so far, haveserved on each of the offices of the Board ... except one. As AIA Omaha President next year, I will also be a representative ofthe AIA Nebraska Board.

Since joining the AIA Omaha Board, I have had the privilege to see its members in action. During each of the past president’s“Administration,” each board has worked diligently to improve programs, increase participation, maintain memberships, recruitnew members, try new ideas, avoid “Board Burnout” and even have some fun. The momentum of this Chapter has increasedwith each passing year. We have improved things that have already “worked”, and minimized or eliminated those that didn’t.

Director: BRUCE FISCHER, AIA

Director: DAN SPIRY, AIA

Your AIA Omaha Board serves as your representative of the Profession. Whether on the AIA National, AIA Nebraska, or AIA Omaha, we serve as a“watchdog” on legislative and policy issues, as well as practice trends that affect our profession. AIA also serves as a key player in education, whetheryour goal is obtaining Continuing Education and Learning Units (LU’s), progressing from intern status to Licensed Architect, or continuing educationof the public and raising the awareness of what architect’s do.

My goal is to keep our momentum growing and keep “a good thing going”. Indications are that that is a realistic goal, because I already have a teamof very energetic and dedicated members on the Board. They have studied and set some goals for next year, and have several events “in the works”already. Who could ask for more?

Well, as a member, YOU CAN. Share with us what you like, what you don’t like, or what else you would like to see. Want to get involved? Wewould love to have you. Make some new friends, or renew some former friendships, and help our goal of avoiding burnout. If more people do just alittle bit, everyone has more fun and is less burnt out. That’s my campaign strategy! I look forward to the next year and look forward to seeing you!

AIA Omaha President Elect: SUE MCKIE, AIA

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Elections will beheld for the

following offices:

2001 AIA NE Executive Committee Candidates

AIA Western NE President: BRAD KISSLER, AIA

The attitude of the 2001 Lincoln Chapter Board Members will bethat of "it is our profession to maintain, strengthen, and grow."

A few of the primary Lincoln Chapter goals for the upcomingyear will be to: 1.) maintain a series of monthly membershipevents that provide the opportunity for continuing education,social interaction and dialogue among the members.

2.) strengthen our network with other local organizations, such asPAL, AIAS, and the College of Architecture.

As so-called “Out State Architects”, those of us to the west of Lincoln’s city limits signhave dirferent needs and expectations as members of AIA. Is being and AIA membersgoing to make us any more likely to get hired when interviewing for that adtition to asmall school in the sandhills? Maybe it will - but probably not. Is a potential clientgoing to solicit our services because he needs an architects or because he needs an AIAarchitect? Most clients are not even aware of the difference. So why bother being amember at all?

The answer is that AIA, and especially our state and local chapters, do provide us uwithvaluable services that not only help make the business of being an architect easier, butalso help make us better architects. We all rely on AIA documents as the standards foreverything from contracts to the general conditions of our specifications - an mostlikely take those things for granted. The AIA is also our most readily available sourceof obtaining our required continuing education learning units - and it’s only a matter oftime before those units are going to be required to retain licensure (2002). For those ofus who must often travel more that 150 miles just to attend an AIA meeting, thoseopportunities to acquire meaningful learning units area very important.

As the incoming president of the Western Chapter, I hope to build up0on those particu-lar services AIA offers that affect our members the most. We will work to continue thesuccess of our largest and most recognizable event - The Annual AIA Spring Confer-ence - and to increase the opportunities to meet our continuing education requirements.

AIA Lincoln President: DAN GRASSO, AIAThe AIA national component is assistingAIA Florida's effort to launch a cam-paign urging the State of Florida toexamine its new continuing educationrules and improve the new reportingsystem's implementation. Action alertand sample letters are available at thewww.e-architect.com web site. (Also seepage 5 of this Oculus.)

So, where are you as an AIA Nebraskamember with your AIA CES LearningUnits? You can dial into the AIA website www.e-architect.com, enter yourAIA membership number and reviewyour records. If you find that you arecoming up a few learning units short,then look at your mail box and you willfind the announcement and registrationform for the 2000 AIA NE / CENTRALSTATES REGIONAL DESIGNCONFERENCE AND DESIGNAWARDS. The CSR Design Confer-ence is happening October 19 - 21, 2000in Lincoln, NE at the Embassy SuitesHotel. This is an excellent opportunityfor you to earn continuing educationcredits. By attending the entire confer-ence, you can earn up to 12 LearningUnit Hours (LUHrs). All sessions areworth 1.5 LUHrs. Some sessions qualifyfor Health, Safety, Welfare (HWS)credits. So I encourage you to readthrough the CSR Design Conferenceschedule and send in your registrationnow!

PS, look in the AIA Nebraska's July/August Oculus and find a $10.00discount Coupon (page 8, expires 9/15).

See you in October at the

AIA Nebraska / CSRDesign Conference!

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Continuing Educationis for Everyone

3.) reach out to other local "non-architectural" organizations in an effort to grow localpublic awareness of architecture.

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Lowell Berg AIA, AIA Nebraska Govern-ment Affairs Representative402/477-9291 or email: lberg@tcep.net

The Nebraska Schools ConstructionAlternatives Act (LB1252) was intro-duced into the legislature last year, butwas pulled from consideration becauseof lack of consistent support from thedesign and construction industry. Thebill is currently being tweaked in aneffort to garner that support, and willcome up for public hearing in committeeagain at 1:30 on Friday, September 29th.The bill is designed to provide clearstatutory authority for three additionalconstruction delivery systems for publicschool districts: design-build (designbased selection), design-build (qualifica-tion based selection), and constructionmanagement at risk.

“Design based selection” would includeevaluation of qualifications, approach,and the respondents design and price inthe selection criteria. “Qualificationbased selection” would only includequalifications and approach as theselection criteria. The bill envisions thatthe public school district would use aregistered architect or engineer to be aperformance criteria developer. Thatperson or organization would developthe criteria that the design-build re-sponders would use as a basis for theirresponse. The performance criteriadeveloper would also assist the district inits evaluation of the responses. Ascurrently configured, the bill does notprohibit the performance criteriadeveloper from responding with adesign-build proposal. I believe that thiscreates a clear conflict of interest, andhave stated the same to the people whoare drafting the bill.

The bill also currently gives ownershipof the accepted proposal, includingdrawings and specifications, to theschool district. I have also suggestedthat this requirement be removed fromthe language. Other organizations arealso reviewing the bill and making

suggestions, so no one is quite sure whatthe exact language of the final revisedbill will be, but AIA Nebraska willoppose the bill if it is not consistent withour main interest: the protection ofpublic health and safety through respon-sible project delivery.

If you have questions about this bill,please let me know. If you would like toread the entire bill, you can access it onthe Legislature’s web site atwww.unicam.state.ne.us/Bills.htm.Directly to LB1252 (need acrobat)www.unicam.state.ne.us/PDF/INTRO_LB1252.pdf. I will attend thepublic hearing on September 29th. Ifyou are interested in attending as well,please coordinate with Luz at AIANebraska (402-472-1456) so we knowthat you will be there. Thanks.

Design Build Legislation for Nebraska Public Schools

Design DiplomacyThe “Design Diplomacy: Public Policyand the Practice of Architecture”conference will be held Sept. 6-9 inCopenhagen, Denmark. The conferencewill offer an in-depth look at howarchitectural design objectives can shapepublic policy. Hear from an internationalpanel of architects, high-level govern-ment officials, and other policy-makers.This conference promises to inspire andinform your commitment to leadershipin your community and in your advocacyof good design. For information, visitwww.e-architect.com/pia/intlmkts/denmk_c.

New Florida Continuing Education LawMay Cause ProblemsA potentially problematic new lawrecently enacted by Florida regardingcontinuing education for licensure willaffect all architects who are registered bythat state. The new law requires the Stateof Florida to establish a state system tomonitor compliance with continuingeducation requirements to determine eachlicensee’s continuing education status.

There are concerns that this new require-ment could impose onerous demands onAIA members, including compliancedifficulties for Florida architects, out-of-state licensees, and continuing educationproviders.

For further details, sample letters, andtalking points contact Paul Mendelsohn at202/626-7388 or pmendelsohn@aia.orgor log ontoe-architect http://www.e-architect.com/

ACTION ALERT—

ADA AnniversaryJuly 26 marked the 10th anniversary ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA). As many related activities occur,the AIA will continue to call for furtherclarity and certainty to the ADA. TheAIA is working collaboratively with theDepartment of Justice (DOJ) to bringabout this mutual goal.

The AIA is striving to highlightmember’s success stories, or stories ofthose who have worked with ADAadvocates to successfully design publicspaces and facilities. Please contactMike Janes, AIA’s director of mediarelations, at (202) 626-7467 ormjanes@aia.org with this information.For more detailed information on theADA, visit www.e-architect.com/gov/ada. Now available - “Enforcing theADA: Looking Back on a Decade ofProgress” on the DOJ ADA Home Pageat www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm.

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CONGRATULATIONS:

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

NEW Registered Architect and AIAJohn Dineen, HDR Architecture,OmahaRonald Skoog, The Clark EnersenPartners, Lincoln

KEVIN CLARK, AIA Receives National AIAS Award

Each year theAIAS honorsthose that haveexhibited anexemplarycommitment tothe education anddevelopment ofarchitecturestudents. Thisyear the AIAS

saw a large increase in National HonorAward submissions from across thecountry for awards in categories rangingfrom chapter president to educator tospecial accomplishment. Established in1991, these awards have never seen arecipient associated with the Universityof Nebraska.

On the evening of July 28th at the AIASGrassroots 2000 leadership conference inWashington, DC, it was announced thatKevin Clark, AIA, had received theSpecial Accomplishments Honor Awardfor his outstanding contributions to bothAIAS and architecture as a whole. It wasnoted that Kevin is currently the Presi-dent of AIA Lincoln, the Nebraska IDPCoordinator, and a mentor to more than15 students for the AIAS chapter at theUniversity of Nebraska. His involvementwith AIAS has continued since his daysas the AIAS Nebraska Chapter Presidentin 1987.

Students in the College of Architecturemanaged to gather letters of support fromover 15 students, former classmates,faculty and other AIA members forKevin’s submission. Unaware to all ofthis, it was announced to him last Aprilthat the Nebraska AIAS Chapter submit-ted his name for the award. The follow-ing are excerpts from the submission:

What I admire most about Kevin is hisability to nurture the AIAS programwhile maintaining distance to watch itgrow. He is an exemplary role model forleadership and his passion and concernfor students is admirable. Thank youKevin for all of your help and support!

by Scott Baldermann, AIAS National President Tim Politis- Chapter President 1998In general Kevin was like a mentor toeveryone. He was always the one youwent to when you had a question aboutanything in the profession or academia.If he did not know the answer he alwaysknew where to find it. He was alwaysvery giving of his time and always hadamazing energy. This energy wasinspiring and contagious.

Kristen Fritsch- Chapter President 1994Kevin’s commitment extends beyond justpromoting architecture to students whohave already decided to pursue thiscareer path. He currently heads an effortby his firm to introduce high schoolstudents to the profession. Groups ofstudents are invited into the office wherethey learn how an architectural projectproceeds from the marketing proposal,through design, to documentation,culminating in construction. Kevin alsovolunteers afternoons at local elemen-tary schools sharing his enthusiasm forarchitecture with the children throughdiscussions and activities. His hope is toinspire some and give all a strongerappreciation for the built environment.

David Unick- Chapter President 1991Kevin has led quietly for years using hisprofessional life as an example foryounger students to follow. He is not oneto expect or ask for credit, he is not oneto look for praise, yet with this awardyou will help us say what we have triedto say so many times. To Kevin Clarkand the mentors in each of our lives,“Thank You.”

Jay Palu- Chapter President 1997,National President 1998The National AIAS Honor Awardwinners will be formally recognized andpresented with commemorative plaquesat AIAS FORUM 2000 in Los Angeles.Once again, thank you Kevin for all yourhard work and commitment to the AIAS.

New AffiliatesPat Duesman, Chicago Lumber, Omaha

Transferred into StateR. Wayne Drummond, FAIA, DeanUNL College of Architecture, to Lincolnfrom Florida

Transferred Out of StateDonovan Wattier, AIA, HDR Architec-ture, to Texas from Omaha.

Firm Changes NameKeeler Raynor Hinz Architects, PC, haschanged its name to: Hinz LamprechtArchitects, P.C. The firm has alsomoved into new offices at 11128 JohnGalt Blvd, Ste 120, Omaha, 402/291-6941.

Members on the MoveThe Schemmer Associates, Inc., hasannounced that Brian Halsey, AIA, hasbecome one of six owners in the firm.

Halsey joined the firm in 1992. He holdsboth bachelor's and master's degrees inarchitecture from the University ofNebraska-Lincoln.

Congratulations, Brian!

Chapter NEWS

Kevin Clark, AIA, President

AIA Lincoln Chapter

This year AIA Lincoln set out to provide18 CEU’s of programming at the locallevel all free of charge. AIA National'srequirement for membership is 18 hours.Our total will be 17 hours by December.

Thank you and congratulations to a veryhard working and efficient AIA LincolnBoard of Directors. This has been agreat year. I hope everyone continues totake advantage of these programs andwill consider becoming a board member.We are in need of more new boardmembers. If yourself or someone youknow has an interest, please send me anemail (kclark@sinclairhille.com).

The current calendar is as follows:August 23, 4:30Duncan Residence construction tour

September 19, noonDean Wayne Drummond, FAIA,College of Architecture @ UNL

October 19 - 20AIA Nebraska / Central States RegionConvention, Lincoln

November 14, noon1898 Trans Miss Exhibit Lecture,David Wells

November 30, 5:00Christmas Party @ Grotto

DecemberMerry Christmas!

I am honored anddelighted to have theopportunity to serve ourprofession as the Deanof the College ofArchitecture at theUniversity of Nebraska.Almost thirty years ago,I began my career in

This is "an era of phenomenal change"in terms of educational concepts andprofessional practice. Significantchanges are being created by digitaldesign, production and communicationstechnologies. The College of Architec-ture will be a full participant in thisprocess of generating new knowledge,exploring new and innovative methodsof teaching and the utilization of globalinformation technologies. New aca-demic and research programs are alsoemerging. The College of Architecturefaculty have worked hard over the pastfew years to develop two joint PhD.programs. These new programs are withthe Teachers College to focus onprofessional education and the depart-ment of Geography to focus on planningissues and geographic informationsystems. Both programs will strengthenthe professional research agenda of thefaculty and consequently increase thecontribution to the profession and ourcommunities.

Every effort will be made to expandcurrent interactive programs with theprofession such as guest critics, speciallectures, internships and teachingopportunities. Every effort will also bemade to expand participation in continu-ing education and distance educationopportunities not only for the professionbut for those responsible for public,corporate and institutional decisionmaking. The goal is to enrich andenhance the opportunities for allmembers of our educational and profes-sional community.

There are many opportunities andchallenges ahead in this year of transi-tion within the College of Architectureand the University of Nebraska. I knowthat I can count on your continuedsupport and participation in the contin-ued development of the College ofArchitecture. I look forward to workingwith each of you this year and in theyears ahead.

Sincerely,Wayne Drummond, FAIAProfessor and Dean

By Dean Wayne Drummond, FAIA

education at the University of Kansasand my family and I are very happy to bereturning to reconnect with so manyfriends in the area -- especially inNebraska!!

The College of Architecture has anexcellent national reputation which hasevolved through the work of it's stu-dents, staff, faculty and alumni. This isa direct result of the exceptional leader-ship of Dean Emeritus Cecil Steward,FAIA and the dedication of the facultyand staff to creating a strong environ-ment for professional education. Thesetraditions of educational and profes-sional leadership continue today as manyfaculty and students have been selectedto serve in leadership roles of ourprofessional organizations at all levelsincluding the current AIAS nationalpresident Scott Balderman. With yourcontinued support these traditions willcontinue.

As many of you are aware, there aremajor leadership transitions on campus.These transitions are not only within theCollege of Architecture but within allsegments of the University of Nebraska.As Interim Chancellor Harvey Pearlmanacknowledged in this "State of theUniversity Address" this is also a time ofgreat opportunity and fresh ideasthroughout the campus. It is clear thatmany new initiatives will move forwardunder his leadership and that eachcollege is expected to contributesignificantly in the areas of teaching,research, creative activity and publicservice. These fundamental and interre-lated missions will guide the Universityand the College of Architecture into thenext decade.

UNL College of Architecture

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Nicole Ludacka, AIAS President

AIA Student Chapter SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / SESSIONS / CONFERENCES

Continuing EDUCATION

Classes are beginning once again, summerslipping away so fast. AIAS has workedhard to put together a very informationalsemester. My goal this semester is tointroduce to the student body the profes-sionals in our community. Many studentsreceive degrees without ever knowing anarchitect or firm in their community.There are many students who would like tostay here in the area, but are intimidatedbecause they have little or not knowledgeabout the local architecture community.

This semester we have put together alecture series of local professionals, bothyoung and old. They will speak to thestudents about their educational experi-ence, what they wanted to do after theirdegrees, what they have done, andexamples of their work. We hope to havetwo lectures each month, postcards will besent out after all lectors have confirmed.

The next four months are packed withsocial, philanthropic and professionalevents. We have restructured our MentorProgram to involve the whole chapter in allof the events set up for the program. Wesent out letters recruiting this year’sprofessional mentors, and have notreceived our usual response. If you areinterested in becoming a mentor leaderplease contact me at 00218355@bigred.unlor 472-9212. Other events this year are theannual Hinsdale Celebration (get your TPready), Building a square meal at MattTalbots Soup Kitchen, Intramural sportingevents, and the annual AIAS NationalConvention held this year in Los AngelesDecember 27-January 2. Last year wecaravaned 54 to Toronto, the Nebraskachapter brought the most attendees. Thisyear we hope for an even bigger turn out.

As an Exec board, we would like to thankall the professionals for their leadership,involvement and donation to AIAS, youare the ones that carried this chapter beforeus and are now allowing us to carry itforward.

If anyone has any questions or commentsfor the chapter we would love to hearthem, aias@unl.edu. Also check out thelocal and national web page www.unl.edu/aias and www.aiasnatl.org.

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The first session (Day One) exploresacoustical issues while the second session(Day Two) looks at presentation facilitiesand the unique design issues encounteredwith them.

Presented by Thorburn Associates, anindustry leader in acoustic and audiovisualdesign and engineering, these courses aretaught by Steven J. Thorburn, PE, CTS-D,CTS-I, a frequent instructor at ICIA anddesign principal of Thorburn Associates.

Courses are available October 6-7 inDenver, CO, November 3-4 in Dallas, TXand January 12-13 in San Francisco, CA.For more information on course contentand registration, visit www.TA-Inc.com orcall Darlena at 510-886-7826.

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Earn 18 Learning Units need to maintainAIA membership and earn requiredcontinuing education for statelicensures.

Mark Your Calendars Now!! And plan toattend Future AIA Conventions:May 9 - 12, 2002 - Charlotte, NCMay 1- 4, 2003 - San Diego, CAMay 6 -9, 2004 - Chicago, IL

After September 30, 2000, AIAmembers will not be able to report anycontinuing education activity completedbefore January 1, 2000. This marks theend of the grace period for reportingboth 1998 and 1999 required continuingeducation.

It is recommended that all informationfor 1998 and 1999 be submitted bySeptember 1, 2000 in order to becredited to your transcript by theSeptember 30 deadline. Informationsent in after Sept. 30 will be returned tothe member. If you have not met thecontinuing education requirements of 18learning units (LU) per year, of which 8are required to be health, safety, andwelfare (HSW), your membership willlapse. Lapsed members will need toreport nine LU hours before theirmemberships can be reinstated.

For further information contact ThomasLowther at AIA 202/626-7478, AIA/CES in OK, 800/605-8229, or log ontothe AIA NE web site at http://www.aiane.org or call the office at402/472-1456.

'98, '99 AIA Continuing EducationGrace Period Ends in September

Your Road Map to Success:METALCOM 2000October 31 - November 2, 2000, GeorgiaWorld Congress Center, Atlanta, GA.Earn up to 7.5 hours/LUs toward yourannual requirement for continuingeducation. For more information, seewww.metalcon.com, 800/537-7765.

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CE SEMINARS: (check one per time slot except for Other Sessions)

10/20 • 8:30 - 10:00❐ Leaving a Mark❐ Abiding Practice❐ Everlasting Planning❐ Enduring Impressions

2:30 - 4:00❐ Leonard Parker Design❐ Lasting Traditions❐ Unfailing Excellence❐ Enduring Impacts

OCT. 19 • GOLF TOURNAMENT $75Quarry Oaks Golf Course • Ashland, NE • 402/944-6000

Number of Golfers: _____ X $75 $ ________(includes Golf, Cart, & Boxed Lunch) • Start Time 8 a.m.Handicap (HCP) ____ If nothing entered, "0" will be assessed

• I will donate for a prize / for Golf Award $ _________ Additional Golfers from your firm (please print): HCP

__________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ___

Registration Fees reflect the CASH discount price of $5 if paid by cash, check,money order. *Visa / Master Card payment - ADD $5.00 (non discount price).Make check payable, and return with this form to: AIA Nebraska • P O Box 80045Lincoln,NE 68501 • 402/472-1456 • Fax: 402/472-1654 or 3806. www.aiane.org

AWARDS PRESENTATION / BANQUET $40Number of tickets:______ X $40 $ ________(Max: 8 per table • Reserved tables held for parties of no less than 8)

*AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ __________Visa/MC # ________________________________________________________________

Exp Date (m/y): / / Signature _____________________________

4:00 - 5:30❐ Connecting Purpose❐ New Energy Glazing Tech❐ Talent Wars

10/21 • 9:30 - 11:00❐ Stability in Hiring❐ Uninterrupted Sound❐ Lasting Installation❐ Sustainable Materials

TOURS

❐ NE State Capitol Bldg • 10/21, 11:00 am❐ First Plymouth Church • 10/21, 11:00 a.m.❐ Journal Star Printing • 10/21, 11:00 a.m. (tour details will be placed in registration packets)

OTHER SESSIONS

❐ IAYA Exhibit and Jury • 10/19, 6:30 p.m.❐ Jury Critique of Entries • 10/20, 10:00 a.m.❐ AIA NE Annual Meeting • 10/20, 11:00 a.m.❐ CSR Meeting/Elections • 10/21, 8:00 a.m.

(after 9/22 - $55)

(after 9/22 - $90)

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

8:00 am Golf Outing • Shotgun StartQuarry Oaks Golf Course • Ashland, NE, 402/944-6000

12:00 noon Conference Registration • Embassy Suites Hotel

3:00 pm Hyde Lecture Series • Ralph Rapson, FAIASheldon Gallery, UNL • Lincoln

4:00 pm Reception and Exhibitor Welcome andAwarding of Golf PrizesGallery 9, Suite 4 • 124 S 9th Street • Lincoln

6:30 pm IAYA Exhibit & Critique • Embassy Suites

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20Embassy Suites Hotel • 1040 P Street, Lincoln, 800/362-2779

7:30 am Exhibits Open / Exhibitor Interaction /Conference Registration

8:30 am EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Leaving a Mark: Young Guns in the Design WorldYoung Architects Forum

Abiding Practice: Small Firm Practice in the 21st Century

Enduring Impressions: Architectural Graphics and Design Communications(Limited to the first 25 registrants)

10:00 am Jury Critique of Selected Honor Awards11:00 am Annual AIA NE Membership Meeting12:00 am Sit down Lunchtime with Exhibitors and

Exhibitor Interaction / Product & Service Update

2:30 pm EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Leonard Parker DesignLasting Traditions: Capitol Environs

Unfailing Excellence: The New Process of GSAEnduring Impacts: Design and Client Expectations

4:00 pm EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Connecting Purpose and Performance

New Energy Efficient Glazing TechnologiesTalent Wars: The Design Imperative in the 21st Century Workplace

6:00 pm Honor Awards Presentation and BanquetUNL Student Union Ballroom • 14 & R Strs, 2nd Floor, 402/472-2181

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 218:00 am Central States Meeting and Elections9:30 am EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Stability in Hiring: Employment Liability

Uninterrupted Sound: The Basis of Acoustical Design

Lasting Installation: Minimizing Fenestration Water Leakage

Sustainable Materials

11:00 am EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES / TOURS

Tours: • First Plymouth Church,• Journal Star Printing, and• The Nebraska State Capitol Building

FAIA, AIA, Associate, Affiliate

Fee includes: Thursday reception, Friday & Saturday continental breakfast, Friday lunch,breaks, and conference materials. Cancellation: Fees are non refundable after Sept. 22

R E G I S T R A T I O NCONVENTION Pre-Reg After # ofRegistration Fees Person 9/22 Regs. Amount

AIA Members $95 $125 ______ __________AIA Associate $50 $85 ______ __________Non AIA Members $120 $150 ______ __________Individual Session / Event $30 $55 ______ __________

AIA Nebraska

The OCULUSSeptember • October

2 0 0 0Other OPPORTUNITIES

Endicoty Clay AD

OPN Architects, Inc., is a 31-membergeneral practice architectural firmlocated in Cedar Rapids, IA. Ourportfolio is diverse, consisting ofcommercial, educational, religious andlibrary projects. We are proud of ourwork and enthusiastic about the practiceof architecture. We are seeking moti-vated, design-oriented individuals to joinour team. AutoCADD skills arerequired. OPN offers an attractivebenefit package and a great workingenvironment.

INTERN ARCHITECT: Entry levelposition for candidates with a profes-sional degree. Responsible for technicalproduction, presentation materials anddesign development.JOB CAPTAIN / PROJECT ARCHI-TECT: Candidates should have aprofessional degree and 2 to 6 years’experience. Responsible for leadingdevelopment of projects, from schematicdesign through contract administration.

Please send resume to: OPN Architects,Inc., 625 First Street SE, Suite 460Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2024 or fax to:(319) 363-7349, www.opnarchitects.comOPN Architects, Inc. is an EOE.

EMPLOYMENT OPPs

The Rotch Travelling Scholarship, oneof the oldest and most prestigiousarchitectural competitions in the UnitedStates, is receiving applications for thescholarship. A stipend of $35,000 isawarded to the first-prize winner of atwo-stage design competition for eightmonths of travel throughout the world.

Eligibility: applicants must be U. S.citizens under 35 years old on January 1of the competition year and must have: adegree from an accredited U.S. school ofarchitecture and one year of full-timeprofessional practice in Massachusettsarchitecture firm or a degree from anaccredited Massachusetts school ofarchitecture and one year of full-timeprofessional experience in any architec-ture firm.

Request for applications forms must bemade in writing and received by Jan. 1,2001. Information can be obtained atwww.rotchscholarship.org.

The Rotch Scholarship Fee-Setting made easy

"A Quick and Easy Guide to 3 Methodsof Setting Fees" is the title of a three-page article in the national Principal'sReport newsletter. Based on theextensive fee-setting by Sasaki Associ-ates CEO Ken DeMay, FAIA, the articlefocuses on fees oriented around con-struction costs, fees oriented around thetime need to do the work, and feesoriented around the value of the work tothe client. This guide is available fromthe Boston Society of Architects (BSA).BSA Nonmembers send requests with a$15 handling fee payable to the BSAalong with a 33 cents SASE to: FeeOptions/RF, BSA, 52 Broad St., Boston02109. For more information, call 617/951-1433, http://www.architects.org.

Bahr Vermeer Haecker Architects isseeking a• PROJECT ARCHITECT for ourLincoln and Omaha offices.Microstation experience and registrationpreferred. Minimum of 5 years experi-ence.• ARCHITECTURE TECHNICIANfor our Lincoln and Omaha offices.Knowledge of Microstation preferred.Minimum of 3 years experience.

Send resume to: Bahr Vermeer HaeckerArchitects, Attn: Shelly Kerber, 121 S.13th Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE68508, http://www.bvh.com • EOE

Hot Firm 2000 CelebrationThe Zweig Letter Hot Firm 2000 rankingtop 50 fastest growing firms in the U.S.will be announced in September and at theHot Firm 2000 conference and celebration,October 25-27 in Boston. For furtherinformation, contact Chris Klein at 508/651-1559, cklein@zweighwhite.com.

BULK RATEU.S Postage

PAIDPermit # 855Lincoln, NE

AIA NebraskaA Society of The American Institute of Architects

P.O. Box 80045 • Lincoln, NE 68501-0045 • 402/472-1456

AIA Nebraska ExecutiveCommittee & StaffCalendar of Events

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!

The Oculus is the official newsletter ofAIA Nebraska. Opinions expressed hereinare not necessarily those of AIA Nebraskaor of the American Institute of Architects.Advertisements of products and servicesappearing in The Oculus do not constitutean endorsement.

AIA Nebraska102 Architecture Hall • UN-L

Lincoln, NE 68588-0106P O Box 80045, Lincoln, NE 68501

402/472-1456 F: 402/472-1654 or 3806Office Hrs: 8 am-12 noon and 1 pm -5 pm

E-mail: gkrueger@unlserve.unl.edlducharm@unlserve.unl.edu

www.aiane.org

President:Marvin Webb, AIA

President - Elect:Steve Clymer, AIA

Secretary:Ron Baker, AIA

Treasurer:Paul Jeffrey, AIA

Director:Bruce Fischer, AIA

Director:Michael James, AIA

Associate Director:Jeffre Chadwick, Associate AIA

Lincoln President:Kevin Clark, AIA

Omaha President:Joseph Saniuk, AIA

Western NE President:Richard Stacy, AIA

Past President:Robert Schoenleber, AIA

AIAS President:Nicole Ludacka

Ex Officio:Robert W. Drummond, FAIA

Executive Director:Gayle E. Krueger, CAE

Executive Assistant:Luz E. Ducharme

September1 Art x Architects Entries deadline4 Labor Day

AIA NE Office closed5 AIA Lincoln Board12 AIA Omaha Board

15 Art x Architects ArtworkSubmissions at AIA NE by 5:00

21 AIA Nebraska Board - Omaha

October3 AIA Lincoln Board10 AIA Omaha Board

18 Young Architects' Entry Boardsdue at AIA NE, 5:00 CST

19 Hyde Lecture: Ralph Rapson, FAIASheldon Art Gallery - Lincoln

19-21 AIA NE / CSR Conference,Embassy Suites Hotel, Lincoln

20 Honor Awards Presentation andBanquet, UNL, City StudentUnion, Lincoln

November7 Election Day - Vote!7 AIA Lincoln Board14 AIA Omaha Board

16 AIA NE Planning Retreat, CampCarol Joy Holling - Ashland, NE

23-24 ThanksgivingAIA NE Office closed

December25-26 Christmas

AIA NE Office closed

January1-2 New Year's

AIA NE Office closed

Reminder!

Sept. 1 Art x Architects EntriesDeadline

Sept. 15 Art x Architects ArtworkSubmissions at AIA NE by 5:00

Oct. 18 Young Architects' EntryBoards due at AIA NE by 5:00

Oct. 19-21 AIA NE / CSR Conference &Exhibition, Embassy Suites Hotel,Lincoln, NE

ImportantDates

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towards AIA NE/CSR Registration

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Coupon expires 9/15/00