School of Architecture

National AIA Certificate of Achievement. The American Institute of Architects Certificate of Achievement is awarded annually to the second-ranked final-year architecture student, in recognition of scholastic achievement, character, leadership, and promise of high professional ability.

The Edward Durell Stone Medal, established in memory of Mr. Stone and his long association with the School, is presented to the final-year architecture student who has achieved the highest overall grade point average in design studio work.

The Barbara C. Crook Medal, established in memory of Professor Crook, is awarded each year to a final year student who has achieved the highest scholastic record in the course work comprising the architectural technology group.

The Mort Karp Medal, established in memory of Professor Karp, is awarded each year to the fifth-year student in the School of Architecture who has evidenced the greatest concern for social, cultural, and behavioral issues as they relate to design.

The Murray Smart Medal for excellence in the study of history and theory of architecture, given to honor Murray Smart for his service as dean and professor, is awarded annually to a final year architecture student who has achieved the highest scholastic record in history and theory courses.

Acme Brick Competition. Each year, a design competition with prize money totalling $750 is sponsored by Acme Brick Corporation for third-year architectural design students.

Arkansas Precast Competition. A similar design competition for fourth year architectural design students is sponsored by the Arkansas Precast Concrete Corporation. The amount of prize money is $1,500.

Pella Competition Scholarships. The Pella Products Company of North Little Rock, with funds matched by its parent organization, the Rolscreen Company, awards $2,000 in scholarships annually to students in the School of Architecture. An award of $1,000 is made to a student in the final design studio semester as a prize for the best terminal project.

National AIA/AIAF Scholarships. The American Institute of Architects Foundation Scholarships are derived from various endowment grants which have been established over the years by the members of the architectural profession, as well as, donors from the building industry who are sensitive to the problems associated with developing the architectural profession of tomorrow.

Annual awards, ranging from $500 to $2000, are made by the National AIA Scholarship Committee to students entering either of the last two years of the professional architecture curriculum, on the basis of scholarship, recommendations and need.

National AIA Minority Disadvantaged Scholarships. The American Institute of Architects provides scholarships to minority disadvantaged architecture students from funds contributed by members of the profession. Nominations are made by architects, AIA chapters, architecture schools, and high school guidance counselors; recipients are selected nationally on the basis of need, scholastic record, and interest and experience in architecture. Presently, recipients may renew the scholarships for two additional years.

The Ernest N. Pettit, Jr., P.E., Memorial Scholarship, given by the AIA Educational Endowment Fund, recognizes the support of the Fund by the firm of Pettit and Pettit of Little Rock. The $750 scholarship is awarded annually to the architecture student with the highest scholastic average entering the third year of professional training.

The George H. Wittenberg-Lawson L. Delony Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $750, was established by the firm of Wittenberg, Delony and Davidson of Little Rock and is awarded annually by the AIA Educational Endowment Fund to the architecture student with the highest scholastic average entering the fourth year of professional training.

The Howard S. Eichenbaum-Frank J. Erhart Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $750, established through contributions made in memory of the honorees and given by the AIA Educational Endowment Fund, is awarded annually to the architecture student with the highest scholastic average entering the final year of professional training.

Sid Frier Memorial Scholarship. An award of $750, established by the trustees of the AIA Educational Endowment Fund in memory of Mr. Frier and his many years of service to the profession of architecture, is given annually to a worthy student in the School.

Fort Smith Section, Arkansas Chapter AIA Scholarship. This award, sponsored by the Ft. Smith Section of AIA, in the amount of $500 is available to an architecture student from the Fort Smith metropolitan area and is based on scholarship and need.

The W.E. Clark Memorial Scholarship, totalling approximately $150 annually, is contributed by the Hope Brick Works in memory of William Edgar Clark who founded the masonry contracting firm which has built many of the major structures in the State for five generations. Awards may be made to one or more Arkansas students at any level in the architecture program on the basis of scholarship and need. Preference is given to students with strong construction backgrounds.

The Mary Pipkin Johnson Memorial Scholarship is given annually in memory of architect Mary Pipkin Johnson. It is made initially to a freshman entering the School of Architecture and is based on high school performance and promise of professional ability. The scholarship is renewable annually with maintenance of a 3.00 or above GPA. This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is made available through an endowment given by Yandell and Akers Johnson.

Northwest Section, Arkansas Chapter AIA Scholarship. This award sponsored by the Northwest Section of the Arkansas Chapter, AIA, in the amount of $500 is available to a architecture student who is a member of the AIAS. It is based on scholarship and need.

E. Fay Jones Travelling Scholarship. An award of $2,200 is made annually to an architecture student entering their fourth year of the program. This award, made available by the Arkansas AIA Chapter Endowment Fund, is to be used to finance a program of study abroad.

Frank D. Naylor Memorial Award. A $500 award, given each year as a prize for design achievement to an architecture student in the third year studio, was established by contributions from parents and friends in memory of Frank Dowell Naylor.

Valerie Turnage-Tucker Memorial Scholarship. Interest from an endowment established in memory of Valerie Turnage-Tucker is awarded annually to an outstanding architecture student who has devoted numerous hours to school activities and service to fellow students. The student must have a 2.00 or higher GPA, and hold membership in the AIAS. The student may not be a current officer in any school organization or be in the final year of course work. The decision on the awarding of the scholarship is made by current AIAS officers; more than one student may be selected to share the scholarship.

The Gastinger and Walker Architects Scholarship Fund. This $1,000 scholarship was established to benefit a deserving fifth-year architecture student from Missouri or Arkansas. Applicants must demonstrate (1) a strong commitment to active participation in professional and/or community life through service, (2) good academic standing (minimum 2.00 GPA), and (3) substantial financial need.

Hepner Scholarship. This scholarship in the amount of $1,000, established in memory of Irving N. Hepner, is available to a third-year student who exhibits potential and plans to practice the profession of architecture.

Department of Landscape Architecture Awards and Scholarships

The Verna C. Garvan Medal, given in honor of the primary benefactor of the landscape architecture program, is awarded annually to a senior student of landscape architecture who, through performance in the studio sequence, has demonstrated an outstanding design ability.

National Council of State Garden Clubs Scholarships. The National Council awards each year a number of $3,000 scholarships to students of City Planning, Horticulture, Forestry and Landscape Architecture throughout the nation. Every fourth year, a $12,000 ($3,000/year) scholarship is available. Awards are made on the basis of academic performance and need.

The Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarships, approximately $1,000 each, vary in number each year depending on funds available. Students of Landscape Architecture may apply; awards are made on the basis of scholarship and need. The top recipient of the state award is submitted as a candidate for the National Council of State Garden Clubs Scholarships.

The Neil Hamil Park Memorial Scholarship for $500 was established in memory of landscape architect Neil Hamil Park and is given annually by the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects in conjunction with the Student Chapter in the School of Architecture. The award is based on financial need and improvement in design ability and is open to students in the third and fourth years of the landscape architecture program.

The Verna Cook Garvan Scholarships totalling $12,500 will be available to students of landscape architecture beginning in the fall of 1996. These will be awarded for summer studies, foreign travel, and on the basis of need.

The Garden Club of America Scholarships and Fellowships. The Garden Club of America is a non-profit national organization through which its 15,000 members have made a dynamic impact in promoting horticultural and environmental education throughout the country. Its influence is enhanced by collaboration with major organizations sharing a common purpose.

Every year The Garden Club of America offers a selection of unusual and excellent opportunities for further study to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as, to landscape architects. They include:

• A fellowship in landscape architecture at the American Academy in Rome.

• An award in tropical botany for Ph.D. candidates to pursue independent field study in the tropics.

• A scholarship for graduate study in horticulture, landscape architecture, and related fields in Great Britain.

• A grant for graduate students in horticulture to conduct field research on the biology and management of rare plants.

• A scholarship for college or graduate students who wish to pursue the study of horticulture, agriculture, or related subjects.

• Scholarships for college students who would like to take summer courses in environmental studies.

The Landscape Architecture Foundation Scholarships

The Raymond E. Page Scholarship. This scholarship fund was established as a tribute to Raymond E. Page, a leader in the field of landscape architecture. Mr. Page was instrumental in establishing licensure for landscape architects and was dedicated to advancing the profession through the development of parks and other public facilities. Two awards of $500 are available which will give students the opportunity to follow Mr. Page's example of directing the profession by answering the challenges of tomorrow. Eligible applicants include undergraduate or graduate students in need of financial assistance.

The Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Minority Scholarship. The Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates Minority Scholarship was established to help African American, Hispanic, and minority students of other cultural and ethnic backgrounds entering their final two years of undergraduate study in landscape architecture continue their education. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.

Landcadd, Inc. Scholarship. This scholarship was created by LANDCADD, Inc., a leading software developer for landscape and irrigation design, to encourage the use of emerging technologies in the study and practice of landscape architecture. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate landscape architecture student who wishes to utilize such technological advancements as computer-aided design, video imaging, or telecommunications in his or her career. The $500 LANDCADD Scholarship will be accompanied by a gift of $500 in LANDCADD software to the recipient's department.

The Lester Walls III Scholarship. This scholarship was established in memory of Lester Walls III, an alumnus of California Polytechnic University and founder of his own landscape architecture firm. This $500 award provides funds for a disabled student pursuing a degree in landscape architecture or for a project on barrier-free design.

The William J. Locklin Scholarship. The William J. Locklin Scholarship emphasizes the importance of 24-hour lighting in landscape designs. Eligible applicants for this $500 award include those students pursuing a program in lighting design, or those landscape architecture students focusing on lighting design in studio projects. So that applicants can prepare a quality submission, a full working demonstration lighting design unit is available for student use. The equipment can be obtained by contacting Dr. Leon Lapides at Night-scaping by Loran, 1705 East Coltan Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373, phone (714) 794-2121.

The Rain Bird Company Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the Rain Bird Company to recognize an outstanding landscape architecture student. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student in his or her final two years of undergraduate study (third, fourth, fifth years) who is in need of financial assistance. Eligible applicants include those who have demonstrated commitment to the profession through participation in extracurricular activities and exemplary scholastic achievements.

The Harriett Barnhart Wimmer Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the firm of Wimmer Yamada and Associates in memory of Harriett Barnhart Wimmer, a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture and founder of the firm. In recognition of her achievements, two $500 scholarships are awarded to women entering their final year of undergraduate landscape studies who have demonstrated excellence in their design ability and sensitivity to the environment.

Clara Carter Higgins Scholarship. A maximum of $1,350 is available for a landscape architecture student taking a summer course in environmental studies at a college that offers a course in the field of ecology.

Greater Little Rock Council of Garden Clubs, Inc. This $500 award is available to a landscape architecture student with a 2.50 grade-point average or above who is a resident of Pulaski County. The recipient will be given preference for the successive years if he or she desires to reapply.

The Honor Society of Sigma Lamda Alpha National Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is for Sigma Alpha members only. Each chapter may nominate one undergraduate and/or one graduate student.

School of Architecuture Organizations

The student government organization of the School is formed by the election of a representative from each design studio section. These representatives, in turn, elect a Student Year Coordinator for each studio level in architecture and a Student Program Coordinator representing all landscape architecture levels. These five coordinators form a Student Executive Committee and serve as a nominating body for a student president who is popularly elected.

The Student Executive Committee forms the liaison organization between students and faculty and appoints students to serve on most School committees, such as the Academic Programs Committee, the Special Activities Committee, the Space, Equipment and Learning Resources Committee, and the Design Review Board.

American Institute of Architecture Students

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is a national organization whose purpose is "to organize architecture students and combine their efforts to advance the science and art of architecture, to promote excellence in architectural education, training and practice, and to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines among all persons." AIAS stands with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to make up the five collateral organizations within the profession.

The AIAS Chapter at the University of Arkansas functions as a service and a social organization, organizing and participating in both on-campus activities, such as Architecture Week, and off-campus activities, such as Forum, the national architecture student convention held each year during the Thanksgiving season. The organization also promotes and helps provide a good transition into professional life by interacting with AIA professionals. All students in the Schoo's architecture program are eligible for membership.

American Society of Landscape Architects, Student Chapter

The purpose of the student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is to bring together the landscape architecture students and combine their interests and efforts to extend their knowledge of the profession of landscape architecture, and to help advance the profession while preparing for a professional career. Specifically, the chapter attempts to initiate student competitions, develop field trips, exchange ideas between students and professionals, identify and develop projects of community value, maintain correspondence with other student organizations, and solicit presentations of specialized subjects related to the profession of landscape architecture.

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