Each year Dalhousie University School of Architecture holds Professional Practice Week. This intensive week is filled with guest lectures and networking opportunities that allow students to grow their knowledge of current and emerging trends in architecture as well as to connect with some of the biggest voices in the industry. We invite our school’s alumni and friends to join a series of lectures discussing ethical and legal responsibilities in the field of architecture.

The lectures can be attended virtually or in-person. A link for online attendance will be shared upon registration.

Dalhousie University’s SITE Co-op Office will also be hosting a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 17 where alumni, local employers, students, faculty and staff can network, catch up and enjoy some finger foods and beverages.

Monday, January 16, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Adrian Blackwell, Associate Professor at The University of Waterloo

Matthew Soules, Associate Professor at The University of British Columbia and Founder of Matthew Soules Architecture

Adrian and Matthew are Co-Founders of The Architects Against Housing Alienation (AAHA) collective

Adrian and Matthew will be presenting in-person at the Irving Oil Auditorium G109

Tuesday, January 17

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Networking Reception, hosted by Dalhousie University’s SITE Co-op Office in foyer of the Irving Oil Auditorium G109

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Tura Cousins Wilson, Adjunct Professor at The University of Waterloo, Co-Founder of The Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA) and Founding Member of The Black Architects and Interior Designers Association (BAIDA)

Tura will be presenting in person at the Irving Oil Auditorium G109

Wednesday, January 18, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Gena Wirth, Design Principal and Partner at SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC

Gena will be presenting virtually. Attendees are welcome to join a stream of the event at the Medjuck Building Auditorium HA19

Thursday, January 19, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Thomas Fisher, Professor and Director of The Minnesota Design Center and Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design in the College of Design at The University of Minnesota

Thomas will be presenting virtually. Attendees are welcome to join a stream of the event at the Medjuck Building Auditorium HA19