AIAS Montana State University

We are the Montana State University Chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students. Our Keep updated on our happenings by liking our page!

AIAS at MSU:

Community Involvement:
Goal: Expand our name and cause into the community while initiating compassion for human being and the built environment; utilize our creativity as students to serve those within our immediate region. Create personal networks and lasting relationships with individuals whom will be potential clients.

-Freedom By Design: community service program of AIAS whic

h utilizes the talents of architecture students to serve the needs of people within the community.
-Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with qualified families to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to the families at no profit and with no interest charged.
-Supporting campus-wide and local charity events; Ex: Relay for Life Charity Walk Event
-Museum of the Rockies
-Bozeman Green Bus initiative

Learning Culture/Mentorship
Goal: Train leaders within the School of Architecture to be the future of the profession. Build relationships within the school that foster a sense of purpose and community.
-Scholarships
-Year to year critiques: Faculty invites students to help give critique during a studio class or otherwise scheduled event.
-Social Event with a Purpose: non-traditional mentoring, meeting students across all years of education and fostering relationships that have the potential for future “mentorship”.
-Design Competitions
-AIAS retreats
-Host a faculty “interest” party: causal event highlighting faculty interest not directly related to or outside of architecture.
-Collaboration with other student organizations; School or Art
-Faculty Meeting Chair

Connecting with Local Professionals
-AIA MT Conference Aides
-Firm Crawl
-Celebration of Architecture
-Positions as students on AIA Board
-Advisory Council
-Women in Architecture Luncheon

Continuing Education/ AIAS as a Resource
-Conferences
-Non-profit design series
a)guest lecturers
b)abroad presentations
c) Citizen Architect Movie Showing
-Spotlighting Faculty Work
-Workshops:
ex: ARCHICAD
-Resources
a) IDP Presentation
b) Alternate Career Paths

AIAS Montana State University seeks to provide a voice to the student body within the School of Architecture at MSU. We facilitate several events throughout the year both inside and outside the school.

04/23/2019

For our last general meeting of the semester, our faculty adviser, Chere LeClair will be discussing Wage Negotiation.
Please join us for an informative session in the Dean's Lounge at noon TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23rd.
Learn how to judge your worth and ask for it at your job.
We will have Jimmy Johns for lunch.

03/14/2019

02/25/2019

Some Highlights Include:

Thursday: Firm Crawl and FREE Dinner and Open Bar

Friday: Panel on Our Place with David Fortin, Lori Ryker, and EJ Porth

Saturday: Tours, Workshops, and a Concert at the Rialto

Sunday: Tippet Rise Trip and Tour!

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.aiasmsu.org/texture/register

The Resiliency Task Force Invites You to Participate In Their Survey! - AIAS

02/24/2019

Please take the Resiliency Task Force Survey!!! This is an excellent opportunity to let AIAS Nationals know how you think your school addresses resilient studio culture, design, and communities.

The Resiliency Task Force Invites You to Participate In Their Survey! - AIAS The Resiliency Task Force invites you to complete our survey about Resiliency in school and in the workplace. GOAL: gathering information to gain a better understanding of the challenges that architecture students and AIAS Chapters are facing in regards to resiliency in school and in the workplace s...

02/12/2019

Hello Cheever folk. Some of you may know this, some of you may not. But the annual AIAS West Quad Conference will be hosted this spring in Bozeman, which is pretty amazing. If you would like to attend the conference or even a day of it, we'd love to have our entire community be able to access this event. The dates are from April 4-7th.

Here's the link to the conference website. https://www.aiasmsu.org/home

The discount code for all MSU students is WQMSU!19. This means that as an AIAS Member, your registration would be $25. As a non-member, it will be $72. In case you're not aware, membership sign up is only $32 right now. You do the math.

Our agenda is almost finalized, and we are really looking forward to hosting the impactful topic of architecture in Montana. Comment if you have questions!

02/12/2019

If applying for jobs wasn't enough reason to have your portfolio together, this AIAS competition is! Submit your portfolio in the next 3 days to get published!

In Studio Portfolio Competition - AIAS Overview The AIAS is looking for members to showcase their portfolios and to provide inspiration for those looking to enhance their own professional portfolios. This competition is open to all years and skill sets – but focuses on students who are ready to apply for graduate school or who are l...

01/25/2019

If you haven't renewed your membership, NOW is the time!! AIAS National Dues have just been reduced to $32. If you have renewed your membership already, make sure to spread the word to those you think might be interested in joining! JOIN TODAY --> aias.org/membership/

01/13/2019

Let us help you survive Architecture School with a series of seminars to teach you how to balance life, work, and everything else with school. Third Thursday of Every Month, 12-1 pm.