OU's quality Architecture program will increase in value for the students' careers once the renovations are complete; a small sacrifice now for greater opportunities later. 'Back in the day,' we took Architecture classes under the north side of the football stadium, the home to the College of Architecture for several years. Studios were crescent-shaped, and the hallways necessarily followed the contours of the stadium. It wasn't ideal, but we wanted for nothing, as the faculty provided us with the inspiration and wisdom which enabled us to succeed. Sadly, there weren't any Starbucks, Red Bull, or other "aids" to keep us 'productive' into the wee hours when we had jury upcoming ("jury" is when you present your project drawings to a jury of faculty and professionals); all we had was "No-Doze," which I cannot recommend!
Best of luck to all of you, and keep the focus on your academic and professional development (but a party now and then is good for the soul).
Posted on August 28 at 3:23 p.m.Suggest removal
OU's quality Architecture program will increase in value for the students' careers once the renovations are complete; a small sacrifice now for greater opportunities later. 'Back in the day,' we took Architecture classes under the north side of the football stadium, the home to the College of Architecture for several years. Studios were crescent-shaped, and the hallways necessarily followed the contours of the stadium. It wasn't ideal, but we wanted for nothing, as the faculty provided us with the inspiration and wisdom which enabled us to succeed. Sadly, there weren't any Starbucks, Red Bull, or other "aids" to keep us 'productive' into the wee hours when we had jury upcoming ("jury" is when you present your project drawings to a jury of faculty and professionals); all we had was "No-Doze," which I cannot recommend!
Best of luck to all of you, and keep the focus on your academic and professional development (but a party now and then is good for the soul).
Bernie Maroney
OU '84, '86, '92
Vancouver, BC
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