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ARCHITECTURE WEEK IDEAS
ARCHITECTURE WEEK IDEAS Earlier in the year, we promoted Architecture Week 2026; well, now is the time as Architecture Week is this week – April 12 – 18, 2026. Architecture Week 2026 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. But, how can you participate and…
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COIN FLIP 2026 In our most recent essay, we discussed the Decision Criteria that you might use in deciding your college choice, but what would you say if I suggested you use a COIN FLIP? https://www.archcareersguide.com/decision-criteria-2026/ At the start of every professional and college football game, there is a coin flip. Why do they do…
Read MoreWOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2026
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2026 The month of March is more than just March Madness. Did you know you that March is Women’s History Month. Thanks to Madame Architect, I learned of the following chapter in the book, An Outline of Careers for Women: A Practical Guide to Achievement from 1928. They shared the following quote…
Read MoreARCHITECTURE WEEK 2026 – APRIL 12 – 18, 2026
ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2026 – APRIL 12 – 18, 2026 Architecture Week 2026 is a nationwide celebration of K-12 architecture and design education and outreach. Its intent is to inspire K-12 students to become future architecture and design professionals. The focus on K-12 provides AIA with a great opportunity to showcase the outreach being done throughout the year, encourage others to get involved in a myriad of ways, and share new K-12 resources. Architecture Week celebrates the profession…
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ARCHITECTURE CAREER FAIR – 2026 It is that time of year – time for Career Fair. To prove the point, below is a partial list of the architecture programs that are hosting career events in the coming month or so. Of course, some have already been held and are being held as this post is…
Read MoreARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY
ARCHCAREERSGUIDE.COM 2025 SUMMARY Happy New Year! Just like last year’s celebration, we are truly looking forward to what 2026 brings. But the start of the year typically means a review of the past year and a look forward to the next year. From all perspectives, we had a banner year with more blog posts than…
Read MoreHOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2025
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2025 We did a parallel Gift Ideas blog essay last year; we are doing it again this year and updated all the URLs. In celebration of the holiday season, below are several links to websites that highlight gifts for those architects / aspiring architects in your life. Of course, if none of…
Read MoreACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE
ACADEMIC ADVISOR: A MAJOR RESPONSE When you graduate with your degree, the president of the institution or perhaps the keynote speaker will ask you to stand and turn around to give thanks to your parents, your family and perhaps others who are attending. They may have you think about others who are NOT attending –…
Read MoreREVIEWS / CRIT aka JURIES
REVIEWS / CRIT aka JURIES Amazingly, the first month of the academic years is almost over; what does that mean? It probably means that a mid-semester review / crit of your studio work is quickly approaching. But, what exactly is a REVIEW / CRIT aka JURY? Well, we will outline some basics to what they…
Read MoreCAREER DAYS / COLLEGE FAIRS 2025
Architecture + Design Career Days / College Fairs – Fall 2025 Amazingly, summer is almost over, and fall begins very soon. With the coming of fall comes the many Architecture + Design College Day / College Fairs (select link below). https://www.archcareersguide.com/select-career-days-college-fairs/ Below are the cities of the events along with their dates and times; for those listed,…
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