Shown from left are Michael McClure, architecture professor, presenting the Acme Brick Scholarship to Nicholas Lott. Also receiving an Acme Brick Scholarship was Andrew Simpson who was unable to attend. The Acme Brick Company is the sponsor of one of the most appreciated and long-standing scholarships in the school.

The Greek motto translates to “craftsmen, skilled and trained.” 2012 inductees into the Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts are left to right; Garrett Armentor, Jacob Cherry, Henry Denais, Megan Tagesen, Francine Primeaux-Kennedy, Kylie Dold. Not shown but receiving the award are Mary Glass, Lindsey Lomenzo, Megan Zerangue. Honor Society members...

Lyn Fontenot, ASID, (left) is shown awarding the Lafayette-Lake-Charles-American-Society-of-Interior-Designers-sponsored ‘Lyn Fontenot Interior Design Non-Endowed Scholarship’ to Peggy Smith, (right) Interior Design senior graduating this May. Congratulations, Peggy!

Director of the School of Architecture and Design Robert McKinney is shown congratulating Francine Primeaux-Kennedy as the 2012 School of Architecture and Design Outstanding Graduate. Francine is an architecture major graduating with honors. She plans to remain at UL Lafayette to continue her studies with the Master of Architecture program in the fall.

Seniors from architecture, industrial design, and interior design displayed final projects at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum.

Travel scholarships were presented at the 2012 Award Ceremony. From left; Hunter Duplantier (Mr/Mrs Charles Wallace Gladney Scholarship), Christina Rodkey (Collins C. Diboll Scholarship), Mitchell Broussard (Mr/Mrs A. Hays Town Jr. Scholarship), Philippe Callais (Herbert Heymann Scholarship).

The School of Architecture and Design held its annual award ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Recognition was given for Design Excellence, Design Merit and Most Improved Performance. After the ceremony, parents, students and faculty toured Fletcher Hall and visited the Senior Exhibition at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum.

Damien Mitchell, an industrial design student in the School of Architecture and Design, was chosen by professionals in the industrial design field to represent the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Southern District IDSA Student Merit Award Competition in Atlanta, Georgia later this month. Mitchell’s focus is in the design of soft goods. His...

We are pleased to announce that the home is complete and the owner will close Friday. Drive by 500 Madison Street if you a have chance! We will start the NEXThouse on 319 Jackson next month. Contact Geoff Gjertson for more information (337) 482-5175 or gjertson@louisiana.edu. Robin May Photography

Congratulations to Fashion Merchandising students who attended Fashion Group International Career Day at the World Trade Center, Dallas, Texas: Barbara Holderbaum-$600 3rd place in the Wool Trend Board Category, and Jasmine Holmes, Allie Warren, Katelyn Richard & Alyssa Roussel, Yeimy Sanchez, Amber Domingue, and Whitney Brown. Contestants were from 37 universities in 12 states.

Celebrate Earth Day at the BeauSoleil Home on Sunday, April 22, 2012, 1:00-5:00pm as part of the Innov8 Series presented by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. BeauSoleil is located at 140 Girard Park Circle and is a culturally relevant, technological hybrid that advances traditional home building in our region.

Join us for our fashion show on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 5:30 p.m, UL Alumni Center. The show will showcase eight senior collections and various student work. UL Lafayette students, faculty and staff enter free with ID; general admission $10; VIP seating $25. For more information, please contact Sharon Pate (337) 482-6177.