The Oakland Center, located in Rochester hills, Michigan is home to the Golden Grizzlies at Oakland University. This building is located in the center of campus where many students are able to relax between classes and collaborate with others. This building offers a welcoming and modern environment throughout it’s years of being designed by our staff at IDS. 📷 James Haefner
In the attached amazing MLK speech he tells junior high students how to build a blueprint for their lives. What from his blueprint for life can we in CRE take and apply to our industry? He ask his audience to reject "burn baby burn" and instead to "build baby build" So what are we in CRE doing to achieve the excellence MLK calls for in this speech? Are we being the best at what we do no matter what it is? Are we building better apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and warehouses? Are we bringing beauty, love, and justice into our communities through the built environment? https://lnkd.in/gf8qKNEc
Check out the latest Gonzaga Alumni Spotlight to see what our Master's in Organizational Leadership alumna, Lena Pace, has been up to.
#AlumniSpotlight for Lena Pace (’13 M.A.), the new superintendent of both the Arches and Canyonlands national parks in southeastern Utah. Pace grew up in Alaska where both of her parents worked for the National Park Service (NPS). She was a commissioned NPS law enforcement ranger for more than 20 years in multiple parks and has been “inspired by the resources, history and culture of southeastern Utah” since she first visited Moab and Delicate Arch early in her career. “I look forward to continuing to work with the dedicated staff who care for these special places, collaborate with our public and private partners, and engage with the local communities and Tribes,” she said in an NPS statement. Gonzaga University Alumni Gonzaga University School of Leadership Studies
The momentous and impactful work done by those before us must be celebrated in order to fully understand and appreciate what we have today. For Smoot Construction, this means not only remembering the work of enormous figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., but also the generations of perseverance and determination that came together to create a business like ours. As we enter our fourth generation of family ownership and round out our seventh decade of being black-owned, we embrace the immense pride in being able to be here today, to share our opportunities with others, and to continue the work of those before us. From the foothills of West Virginia and our humble beginnings as masonry contractors struggling to win work, to becoming the largest black-owned construction business in the Midwest, the Smoot family has lived its values and honored the work of generations and leaders before us. As shown in MLK Jr.'s powerful words, we must continue to work past our comfort, we must persist when it is convenient not to do so, and we must embrace challenge and controversy. We will continue to soar to new heights, to share our successes with others, and to lift up those other members of our community, so that one day, we will be part of legacy that our successors can look back on and celebrate. #mlkjr #martinlutherkingjr #blackownedbusiness #constructionindustry #mlkjrday
Passionate Nonprofit Leader & Project Director | Specializing in Operations, Strategic Management, and Youth Development | Driving Community Impact | Third-Degree Black Belt
⚾ Mets Victory + Philly's Big Win! 🌳 As a Flushing native & lifelong Mets fan, I'm still buzzing from our incredible win over the Phillies! The rally towels were flying, Lindor was crushing it, and NYC was electric. But while the 7 Line Army is celebrating, let's take a moment to tip our caps to another win happening in Philadelphia—this time (thankfully), off the field. 🏙️ Philly's Clean and Green Initiative is turning vacant lots into vibrant spaces, proving that when a city invests in its neighborhoods, it gets way more than just good looks. From reducing crime to improving mental health, this initiative is a game-changer. So, while the Mets advance, Philly's public policy deserves its own round of applause. 👏 It's proof that transforming communities is a team effort, whether on the diamond or in our cities. Check out my Malcom Gladwell inspired piece on how Philly (the city not Harper or Schwarber) is knocking it out of the park: https://lnkd.in/eDr2Yhwp #CleanAndGreen #UrbanRenewal #PublicPolicy #NeighborhoodPride #MentalHealthMatters #CrimeReduction #UrbanGreening #Sustainability #Mets #LGM #OMG #7LineArmy
Great article, short read, on the importance of #parks being good #neighbors! #raleigh #raleighparks #raleighparksandrecreation #recreation #belonging #empathy #inclusion #powerofparks
Memphis has been participating in Reimagining the Civic Commons since 2016 and the evolution of its work has resulted in the transformation of Tom Lee Park, a 31-acre riverfront park named in honor of local hero Tom Lee. Memphis River Parks Partnership framed their goal of a successful park experience around a simple yet powerful expression: being a neighbor. Read insights on their journey in promoting diversity, empathy and safety through public space in this article by Tommi Laitio, urban expert and inaugural Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow at Johns Hopkins University. https://lnkd.in/eGcRStm7 Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University Carol Coletta Jhane Kunkel Terrance Smith Studio Gang MONSTRUM Theaster Gates SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC #publicspace #belonging #diversity
White Bridge near Charleston, South Carolina
This article shows just how diverse our alumni career journeys are. Great to read about Matt’s success (typical of the Kember family!) and the link up with another alum Pete Lloyd.
WHO REMEMBERS Matt Kember, CLASS OF 1990? After his undergraduate degree, Matt studied for an MA in Historic Building Conservation and learned about the evolution of architectural style through the ages, looking specifically at the works and influence of Palladio. He joined Paye Stonework & Restoration in 1994, was made a director in 2008 and Managing Director in 2018. His experience includes the restoration, conservation and repair of many important historical buildings, including award-winning projects that include Battersea Power Station, St Pancras Station, The Mithras Temple, Eton College, Windsor Castle, The Old War Office, The National Gallery, Dover Castle, Reculver Fort, The Palace of Westminster and Pugin’s former home, The Grange, in Ramsgate. We caught up with Matt to hear about his journey from Trinity to where he is today. #alumniengagement #alumnispotlight #alumnisuccess #alumniachievements #alumnistories https://lnkd.in/eFJUa7g2
