Sixteen Years of FRIENDS

Last November, the School of Architecture and Design celebrated its 16th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception, raising nearly $160,000 in support of student scholarships, new activities and initiatives, technology upgrades, lectures, travel, and study abroad. More than 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered to honor three alumni who have made significant impacts in architecture, design, and construction, and celebrated the achievements of faculty and students.

The FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design, chaired by Tom Scerbo, AIA, NCARB (B.Arch. ’98), presented Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09) with the Emerging Alumni Award, Roxana Escobar Kariyannis, Assoc. AIA (B.Arch. ’00) with the Alumni Industry Impact Award, and founding member of FRIENDS John Sorrenti FAIA, FRAIC (B.Arch. ’72, M.B.A. ’78) with the Legacy Award.