BEAUX ARTS BALL ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
Thursday, December 31 | 9:30 PM – 1:00 AMOne ticket included with AIAS member and student non-member registration | Additional tickets available for $50 (purchase online or at the registration desk)
One of the highlights of FORUM is the annual Beaux Arts Ball. This year’s theme is a masquerade ball. Creative theme-related costumes and masks are highly encouraged!
Location: McNamara Alumni Center
In 1996, a volunteer committee of University representatives selected architect Antoine Predock of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to design the McNamara Alumni Center. Teamed with Minneapolis-based KKE Architects to facilitate the building’s design, Predock set out to reflect Minnesota's natural assets - its 10,000 lakes, the North Shore, the Iron Range, the Northern Lights and more - in the forms, materials and design elements of the McNamara Alumni Center.
Striking features include a pink granite-covered geode exterior with star-shaped glass fissures; an 85-foot tall Memorial Hall complete with six miles of wood lining its walls and a water stream and pool; and 75,000 square feet of copper cover exterior and interior walls.
DESIGN CHARRETTE
Tuesday, December 29 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMFree
Sponsored by Marvin Windows & Doors
Join us in an all day design charrette to be held on the campus of the University of Minnesota. You will have the opportunity to test your skills and talent against other FORUM participants. In teams of three you will be challenged to create a design for the "2030 Cabin." Cabins are a cultural icon in Minnesota and a microcosm of home, a retreat in the woods or at the lake. Local Twin Cities architect, and author of CABINOLOGY will lead a design charrette exploring how cabins will evolve by 2030. Share your ideas, build your portfolio, and win cash prizes.
You may register as a team or as an individual (to be placed in a team with other participants). The program and site will be provided on the day of the charrette. There is a limit of 60 people (20 teams) and all participants will be placed on teams on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash prizes will be awarded. Please meet in the hotel lobby at 8:30 AM for transportation to the campus. A complete schedule will be posted here prior to the event.
ARCHITECTURE COLLEGE + CAREER EXPO
Wednesday, December 30 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMFree | Lunch included
The annual Expo is an opportunity for AIAS members to meet face-to-face with architecture firms, graduate schools, product manufacturers, professional associations and other organizations. It is a "one-stop shopping" event to find out more about the architecture and building industries and to explore educational and career opportunities. A complimentary lunch will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a resume to share with the participating exhibitors.
FIRM CRAWL
Wednesday, December 30 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMFree
Following the Expo, you will have the opportunity to visit the offices of several the offices of several prominent Minneapolis design firms. There you can review their work, your portfolio, design strategies and discuss internships and career opportunities. The list of participating firms will be provided at the convention.
CHAPTER T-SHIRT FAIRWednesday, December 30 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
The T-Shirt Fair provides an opportunity for our chapters and members to barter and sell their AIAS- and architecture-themed t-shirts. Chapters must pre-register in order to be assigned a complimentary table. To do so, please send a brief email message to forum@aias.org to indicate your interest in participating. You will receive additional information by email prior to the event.
COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS (COP) BUSINESS SESSIONS
Wednesday, December 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Friday, January 1 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Council of Presidents (COP) is a governing body comprised of one representative (usually the president) from each chapter. The COP serves as the collective voice of the student membership. This body is responsible for establishing and monitoring the organization’s direction, as well as making policy statements. The COP meets twice yearly in General Business Sessions (GBS) at the Grassroots Leadership Conference and at FORUM. The COP is also responsible for selecting the upcoming FORUM site and electing six of the members of the Board of Directors: the President, Vice President, and four Quad Directors. Official delegates must be present at each General Business Session in order to qualify for the delegate registration reimbursement. Roll call is taken at the beginning of each GBS. Note: Each evening keynote event is also considered a General Business Session.
COP FORUM 2009 Programs
Guide for COP Members
COP Business Agendas (27 MB)
COP New Business Form
Chapter Vote Counts
COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS RECOGNITION PARTY
Wednesday, December 30 | 9:00 PM – 10:30 PMIncluded with registration for COP Members/Delegates
This invitation-only event is a tribute to the dedication of our chapter leaders. Thanks for everything you do to make the AIAS so successful. Tickets will be distributed onsite when registration materials are distributed. One additional ticket ($30) may be purchased at the registration desk for an accompanying significant other.
