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Interdisciplinary Career Fair

This spring, the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, along with student organizations, will sponsor a career fair to connect our students with architecture, planning, preservation and development firms. 

AGENDA

1-3 PM Career Fair
2-3 PM

Alternative Careers - Breakout Session
Speakers
Matt O'Malley, Pre-Construction Executive at Clark Construction
Michael Kelly, AIA, AICP, Executive Director of the District of Columbia Housing Authority
Patricia Coury, Associate Director of Housing, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment)

3-4 PM

Surviving the Recession - Breakout Session
Speakers
Jennifer L. Toole, AICP, ASLA, Founding Principal of Toole Design Group
Ron McDonald, Managing Principal of RMC Development
Constance Ramirez, Director, Federal Preservation Institute, National Park Service
Torti Gallas and Partners Representative

A synopsis of the two break-out sessions is detailed below.

Alternative Careers
Focus on the types of options available to new graduates. Discover some of the opportunities available in hospitality, retail, government, and construction

Surviving the Recession
OK, we're in a recession, but that doesn't mean that graduates can't get jobs or that their degrees aren't an asset. Check out this session to discover how new graduates can survive the recession and thrive by gaining experience that can compliment their dream job once the market stabilizes

FIRMS ATTENDING
AECOM Design
Ayers Saint Gross
Bennett Frank McCarthy
Bignell Watkins Hasser
Bonstra Haresign Architects LLP
David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc.
Department of Defense
Design Collective Inc.
Edifice Studio
Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects
Grimm & Parker
HNTB Federal
HOK
Murphy & Dittenhafer, Inc.
NAVFAC WASHINGTON
Outerbridge Horsey Associates, PLLC
Torti Gallas and Partners, Inc.
QuinnEvans
Wilmot Sanz, Inc.

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The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland is home to four academic disciplines: architecture, urban planning, historic preservation and real estate development. Committed to educating its students and community about the importance of sustainability and smart growth, the School practices an interdisciplinary approach to education, research, creative work, and community and professional service. For more information, please e-mail us or call 301.405.8000.

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