Architecture Studies

Due to popular request, the art show is extended past its original Nov. 6 date. It will now stay up through Nov. 20.

Congratulations to all the entrants, and to those in the show, for a fine piece of work.

The following facts are contributed by SOA GA Andrea Wilkins. (They can also be read in the ASL restroom -- so yoiu have access in physical as well as virtual space!).

Did you know?

If your toilet is from 1992 or earlier, you probably have an inefficient model that uses between 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush. Newer, high-efficiency toilets use less than 1.3 gallons per flush -- that's at least 60 percent less water per flush!
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)

Letting your faucet run for five minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours.
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)

A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses only 10 to 25 gallons.
(EPA, 2008 http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/water/simple.htm)

Turn off lights when not needed. For example, turning off fluorescent lights saves energy, extends overall lamp life and reduces replacement costs. Myth: Turning lights on and off uses more electricity than leaving the lights on.
(http://www.srpnet.com/energy/biztips.aspx)

Many of you have been checking out the new books in the ASL, on the new books display. If you haven't had a chance, or to guard against missing that new book that's "just the thing" have a look at the online new books list. The list for September is at
http://www.library.unlv.edu/collections/newstuff/newbk.php?catid=2

A reception to mark the opening of the 3rd Annual Architecture Studies Library Student Art Show will be hosted in the ASL Friday Oct. 9 by the American Institute of Architects student chapter, led by Sarah Snodgrass. The reception runs from 5 to 7p.m.

The 3rd Annual ASL Student Art Exhibit runs Oct. 5-Nov. 6.

The exhibit features work from students in the College of Fine Arts, including School of Architecture and Art Department students.

This is a juried show.
Jurors are:
Brian "Paco" Alvarez
New Bureau curator, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Rebekah Just
exhibiting artist and 2009 UNLV graduate, received her MFA

Suzanne Couture
Senior Designer at Friedmutter Group

Mikayla Whitmore
Vagus Nerve publications director

David Baird
UNLV School of Architecture director, practicing artist

Sponsored by ASL, AIAS, UNLV, CSUN, SAGA, & Blick's

In the 2009 fall survey, the question was which of 24 keywords would you say describe your experiences in the Architecture Studies Library.

Here are the results!!

79 of you selected the word "learning."
68 -- comfortable
61 -- focus
55 -- relaxing
49 -- discovery
48 -- working alone
46 -- working collaboratively
43 -- inspiration
42 -- socializing
39 -- accomplishment
37 -- success
33 -- creation
30 -- quick stop
27 -- sharing

The other 10 words were selected 20 times or less

There were a total of 112 people responding. The average number of words selected was 6. The range in the number of words selected was 1-19.

All words on the list were chosen at least once. The word least chosen: "waiting." This word was selected by one person!

Thank you so much for participating in the survey. And as always your comments and suggestions are welcome!

The Architecture Studies Library will be open this Monday, Labor Day, from 10 to 6pm.

The 3rd annual ASL Student Art Exhibit will be up Oct. 5-Nov. 6.

Submit your entry form now at http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/student_art_exhibit_2009_form.html

Deadline for submitting the entry form and thumbnail is Sept. 18. Deadline for submitting the art piece is Sept 25. NOTE: DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM EXTENDED TO SEPT 23.

Students from the College of Fine Arts, including School of Architecture and Art Department students are invited to enter.

The exhibit will be juried.
Jurors are:
Brian "Paco" Alvarez
      New Bureau curator, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Rebekah Just
      exhibiting artist and 2009 UNLV graduate, received her MFA

Suzanne Couture
      Senior Designer at Friedmutter Group

Mikayla Whitmore
       Vagus Nerve publications director

David Baird
       UNLV School of Architecture director, practicing artist

Sponsored by ASL, AIAS, UNLV, CSUN, SAGA, & Blick's

The Aug 26 all-school meeting will be in the Architecture Studies Library at 3pm on Wed.

ASLstudentgroup5.09.bmpMy thanks to the students who served on the ASL Student Advisory Group for spring 2009.