The 50th-anniversary colloquium series brings back a diverse group of alumni from across the globe who graduated from various degree programs in the School of Architecture during the past 50 years, to share the inspirational work they do today.
These online events celebrate their diverse achievements and bring forward critical visions and design work both in and at the periphery of the architectural profession. The series demonstrates the growing influence of the SoA community and how these individuals are shaping alternative practices in the profession and the discipline. All lectures will take place at 12:30 p.m. EST via Zoom.
Ginette Wessel is Assistant Professor of Architecture at Roger Williams University where she teaches urban planning, urban design, and social and cultural theory. Dr. Wessel’s primary research interests include contemporary issues of urban development with an emphasis on social equity, sustainability, and communication technology. She has co-authored the book Social Media and the Contemporary City (2021) and is currently working on the book Mobilizing Food Vending in the American City (2022). Dr. Wessel’s research has been published in the MIT Press, Journal of American Planning Association, New Media & Society, Journal of Urban Design, and Participatory Urbanisms. At RWU, she is Program Director of Urban and Regional Planning and Co-Chair of the Center of Excellence in Real Estate. She pursued dual Masters degrees in Architecture and Community Planning at UNC Charlotte and holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from UC Berkeley.