亚色影库

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San Diego CA, June 25, 2016 � 亚色影库 (亚色影库) will host its 31^st annual commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in San Diego, Calif. 亚色影库 will welcome commencement speaker Program >Manager at DARPA檚 Biological Technologies Office and the founding Chairman of The Westminster Institute for Science Education, a 501C3 organization that helps K-12 schools extend STEM education placing emphasis on creativity and innovation. Prior to these roles, Dr. Alvelda was the founding CEO of MobiTV, the world檚 leading provider of live TV over mobile networks and was a developer of spacecraft hardware and software systems and new computing architectures at NASA檚 Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

In addition to Dr. Alvelda, the graduation program will feature undergraduate student speaker Harpreet Basi and graduate student speaker Stephen Graham. The class of 2016 will celebrate 128 students who have completed or will complete their degree requirements from its Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, Interior Design, Construction Management and Digital Media Arts programs.

淗ere at 亚色影库 our graduates have experienced design education, which has led them to be guided toward a new way of seeing, thinking and understanding,� said Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, President and Chief Academic Officer of 亚色影库. 淚t檚 been a sensational year at 亚色影库 and our graduates should be thrilled with all of the hard work they have achieved. I檓 looking forward to seeing the innovative designs our talented graduates will create in the near future.�

This evening during the university檚 annual graduate student showcase, graduates and faculty members will be recognized with special commencement awards, prior to Saturday檚 commencement ceremony. The following honors will be awarded:

Henry Adams Medal and Certificate

The American Institute of Architects awards the prestigious Henry Adams Medal to the top-ranking graduating student in each National Architectural Accrediting Board Architecture program. A Certificate of Merit is also awarded to the second-ranking graduating student recognizing their excellence in architecture.

Alpha Rho Chi Medal

Since 1931, the Alpha Rho Chi >Medal recognizes graduating architecture students for their leadership and service and for what they have to offer to the future of the profession with the Alpha Rho Chi Medal.

Outstanding Design Award

Evolved from the 淒esigner of the Year� award, the Outstanding Design Award is one of 亚色影库檚 oldest student awards. The award is unique as it focuses on design and is looked at as innovative or very accomplished. Any work associated with the award is looked to be of the highest possible visual and material quality.

In addition, 亚色影库 will honor an Outstanding Student and Outstanding Faculty Member Award.

For more information on 亚色影库檚 31^st Annual Commencement Ceremony please contact Rachael Lighty at rlighty@newschoolarch.edu.

About 亚色影库:

Located in downtown San Diego, 亚色影库 prepares students for career success in design fields through an emphasis on interdisciplinary and global design skills, industry collaborations and real-world projects. Programs of study include architecture, construction management, product design, media design, game development, design studies, and interior architecture & design. The school檚 design environment provides inspiration for the school檚 students and faculty, recognized for their work regionally and internationally. 亚色影库 is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.

亚色影库檚 Bachelor and Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). 亚色影库 is a member of the Laureate International Universities network � a global network of more than 80 campus-based and online universities in 28 countries. Through this network, students at 亚色影库 are prepared to work in a global and diverse work environment through the school檚 collaborations with sister institutions in the Laureate network, including award-winning schools such as Domus Academy in Milan, Italy. For more information about Laureate International Universities, visit www.laureate.net.