NEWS
Welcome to the first edition of the AIAri NEWS, a periodic update on all that's going on with AIAri, our partners and ways you can become involved.
AIAri EVENTS
GREEN RI 2018 May 3rd 4:30-8:30pm
Join us for the 10th annual Green RI Sustainable Product Showcase , hosted once again by AIAri, IIDA NE Providence City Center and RIASLA! Under the beautiful backdrop of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, visit with dozens of companies to learn about their most innovative earth-friendly building materials. In addition to exploring the tradeshow floor, you'll have the opportunity to attend CEU presentations, network with peers and even donate your samples to our Earth Day sample collection.
NEW! In celebration of 10 years of Green RI, we're launching our first ever
GREEN RI SCAVENGER HUNT! Take an adventure through the latest innovations in sustainable building products and practices, win prizes and earn CEU’s. It's fun and FREE!
VOLUNTEER: We're still in need of volunteer support for Green RI this year. Interested in helping out? Please email Meaghan Kennedy who will find a role for you based on your interest and availability. [email protected]
TOTAL GREEN RI CEU's AVAILABLE: 3 LU/HSW
BUSINESS AND BREWS
May 31, 5:30-8:00pm
Join AIAri's Emerging Professional's Committee and IIDA NE Providence City Center for our membership appreciation event, Business and Brews ! Upgrade your professional image from selfie to savvy with help from a professional headshot photographer and take part in a “90 min MBA” class. Oh! And did we mention the tasty bites and local craft brews?
CEU's AVAILABLE: 1.5 LU
PARTNER EVENTS
ENCUENTRO 2018
April 28-28
AIAri is a proud sponsor of Encuentro 2018 : a National Conference on Latino Heritage and Historic Preservation jointly organized by Latinos in Heritage Conservation, RI Latino Arts, and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission. Spanning three full days of programs in Providence and the Blackstone Valley, this groundbreaking event brings together the 3rd National Convening of Latinos in Heritage Conservation and the 33rd Annual Statewide RI Historic Preservation Conference.
CEU'S AVAILABLE
Thursday:  4.75 LUs
Friday:  5:75 LUs
Saturday:  7 LUs
JANE'S WALK PROVIDENCE
May 4-6th
An annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations

Meet neighbors and explore Providence through Jane’s Walk , a global festival on May 4-6th. Unlike typical guided tours, these free walks, inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs, are led by volunteer citizen guides who share knowledge of their own communities while inspiring participants to think, talk, and connect. Providence is one of more than 200 participating cities with Jane’s Walks around the world, and that number grows every year.
OPPORTUNITIES
APPLY TODAY: AIAri Architectural Forum Scholarships
For Aspiring RI Architects! To be eligible, applicants must either be enrolled in an accredited school in RI pursuing architectural studies or be a RI resident studying at an accredited school outside of RI in the 2018-19 academic year.
DUE: JUNE 20th
JOB OPENINGS
AIAri is a great resource for finding job openings in the RI architecture industry. Current openings include positions at Brewster Thornton Architects, A4 Architecture, DBVW Architects and more. See the full listing here . Have a job opening to share? Email the description and contact information to: [email protected]
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals (CEP) is the authoritative voice and resource for architecture students, recent graduates and newly licensed architects.

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Are you a current architecture student? Are you an aspiring architect who is actively pursuing architectural licensure? Are you a young architect, licensed for 10 years or less? If so, please take a moment to update your contact information so we can keep you informed about EP news and opportunities.

CALL FOR COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS
The Emerging Professionals Committee is seeking passionate individuals to participate in our committee meetings. If you are interested in helping to plan and develop the Emerging Professionals network of AIAri then we want to hear from you! If interested please contact [email protected]

TOUR IDEAS
We are currently taking suggestions for tour ideas and we want to hear from you . Is there a local building you wish to tour? Do you need help accruing your construction administration hours? Bring it! Share your tour ideas by completing this brief form today.