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5:30 p.m.
Please join us at UO Portland on Wednesday, October 15 at 5:30pm for a talk from Katie Bennett, a Director at Thomas Phifer and Partners, New York. This is a public event in the Fall 2025 School of Architecture & Environment Lecture Series. Description: Thomas Phifer and Partners approaches modernism from a humanistic standpoint, connecting the built environment to the natural world. The North Carolina Museum of Art, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the design of the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw all seek to make innovative use of technology to create architecture that connects people with light and nature. Katie Bennett is a Director at Thomas Phifer and Partners and has been a leader in the design and detailing of the firm’s museum, university, and institutional projects since 2005. She was responsible for the design and management the recently completed Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, Poland and is currently involved with the façade design of adjacent TR Warszawa Theatre. She served as project architect on the Corning Museum of Glass, and was responsible for the façade detailing at the Lee Hall School of Architecture at Clemson University and the gallery and enclosure systems at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Prior to joining Thomas Phifer and Partners, Katie worked on a broad array of different programmatic typologies in the US and internationally at Kohn Pederson Fox Associates in London and Architecture Research Office in New York City. She interned in the summers as a student for Marlon Blackwell and in the office of Fay Jones in her hometown state of Arkansas.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University including studies completed at RSA Paris. She was the William Ward Watkin Fellow in 2001 and is a registered architect in the state of New York. She has been an architectural critic at Auburn University, the University of Arkansas, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, Rice University in Paris, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Presented by the TallWood Design Institute, a strategic interdisciplinary research collaborative partnership between Oregon State University (OSU) and the University of Oregon (UO), the symposium offers a unique platform for architecture, wood science, and engineering faculty from UO and OSU to showcase important mass timber research and public initiatives.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Should you go to grad school? Going to graduate school is a BIG life decision! You can gain specialized knowledge, research, connections, and expertise in your chosen field, which can lead to better career opportunities and increased earning potential. However, it's essential to carefully consider your goals, commitment, and financial situation before deciding to pursue further education. Coming to this event is a great first step!
Explore your interest in pursuing an advanced degree at the Graduate School Fair! (11/13 from 11am-2pm in the EMU Ballrooms)
This event offers a valuable opportunity for you to learn about various graduate programs (both at the UO and other top universities!) and the benefits they provide to prepare you for a career in research, academia, or specialized industry roles. Talk to recruiters about the application process and financial aid, or ask them about career outcomes for students who pursue advanced degrees--this is your opportunity to explore and learn!
Whether you're still exploring career paths or ready to apply for the coming year, the fair is open to students at any stage of your academic journey.
Highlights of the fair:
- Representatives from graduate programs across the United States (including the University of Oregon), offering a diverse range of degree programs and academic disciplines including:
- Architecture & Design
- Business Management
- Child Behavioral Health
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities & Arts
- Law & Legal Studies
- Media & Communications
- Public Affairs & Policy
- STEM
- Social Sciences
- and more!
- Mini-Workshops featuring career readiness coaches, who will demystify the application process, writing your purpose statement, and provide tips for maximizing your experience at the fair.
Don't miss this chance to expand your horizons and discover the possibilities that await you in the world of higher education!
Register on Handshake today to learn about all the schools coming and get tips and advice for how to make the most of the fair.
For more information, visit the Unviersity Career Center in Tykeson-Garden Level to learn more about how the UCC supports students applying to grad school through career coaching and document reviews!
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Feral Farms: Midwestern Recipes for Land Justice
In the face of biodiversity collapse and climate change, the American Midwest's agricultural landscapes—marked by monocropping, concentrated animal feeding operations, and ecological degradation—hold untapped potential for transformation. This project explores the intersection of dietary change, ecological rewilding and land justice as mechanisms for reimagining the region’s agricultural and ecological futures.
“Feral Farms” charts this pathway through a cartographic cookbook that reimagines the act of eating as a cultural, ecological, and political intervention. Drawing from the stories and practices of Indigenous farmers, foragers, and hunters, the project weaves together case studies that demonstrate how rewilding agriculture is already happening. These stories are coupled with actionable recipes that empower individuals to embrace dietary choices that foster biodiversity, sequester carbon, and support Indigenous-led stewardship of the land.