Voting is Open for our People's Choice Awards! | | AIA at the OKCPS Career Fair- We Need You! | | |
The AIA Central Oklahoma K-12 Committee will have a booth at the Oklahoma Public Schools Career Fair where all 8th grade students in OKCPS will participate. This is an opportunity to introduce students to architects!
This will take place on Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and we need your help to staff our booth.
If you're willing to join us for even an hour or two, let us know! All you have to do is show up - the K-12 Committee will handle everything else! Email Melissa at melissa@aiacoc.org.
| | Volunteer for AIA Sporting Clays Tournament | | |
The AIA Sporting Clays Tournament takes place on Wednesday, November 4 and we've looking for volunteers to help with set up and registration. If you're willing to help, contact Melissa at melissa@aiacoc.org.
10:00 am - Arrive to help set up
11:30 am - Registration
1:00 pm - Volunteers Lunch
| | AIA Luncheon -
Deadline to Register November 2 | | |
Join AIA Central Oklahoma for our final luncheon of the year on Thursday, November 5th at 11:30 am at the Union House at 631 E. Hill Street. Our program is What’s Next for Oklahoma City? A Look at OKC’s Downtown Strategic Development Plan.
Oklahoma City’s Downtown Strategic Development Plan provides a roadmap for what comes next for the city. Join Justin Henry, AICP, with the Oklahoma City Planning Department, for an inside look at the Plan and its vision for the continued growth and evolution of Downtown and Bricktown.
| | Deadline to Register for Awards Celebration - November 3rd! | | |
Join AIA Central Oklahoma for an evening celebrating good design and the people who make a difference in our profession and our built environment.
The AIA Central Oklahoma Awards Celebration brings together architects, design professionals, colleagues, friends and community leaders for an evening of recognition and celebration. The evening will begin with a reception, followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Our Awards Emcee is Josh Dougherty of CEC.
| | Volunteer for the 2027 AIA Architecture Tour Committee! | | |
AIA Architecture Week 2027 will take place April 11-17, 2027 and we're looking for volunteers to help us plan the week of events, including the 2027 AIA Architecture Tour. Architecture Week is AIA's biggest public outreach effort to promote the value of architects to the community.
If you are interested in serving, please email Melissa at melissa@aiacoc.org.
| | Architecture for Health, Cocktails & Credits on November 17 | |
Lighting plays a critical role in behavioral healthcare environments, influencing patient safety, psychological well-being, and staff performance. This seminar explores how thoughtful lighting design can support therapeutic outcomes while meeting the unique safety and compliance requirements of behavioral health facilities.
Participants will examine specialized lighting solutions designed to address anti-ligature requirements, tamper resistance, and impact resistance, while exploring how light levels, color rendering, and glare control can help reduce patient anxiety and improve visual comfort. The program will also highlight circadian-supportive lighting strategies, including tunable white lighting and red-amber illumination, to promote healthier sleep-wake cycles and support patient wellness.
Attendees will gain insight into integrating safety, performance, and human-centered lighting strategies into behavioral healthcare environments that prioritize both patient care and staff well-being.
Beer, wine and light bites will be served. Attendees will earn 1 HSW.
| | Women in Architecture at OU | | |
This gathering will provide an opportunity for professional women in architecture to share their career journeys, experiences, and insights with the next generation of women entering the profession. Attendees will also learn more about the accomplishments, programs, and opportunities offered through AIA Central Oklahoma’s Women in Architecture group and how involvement can support professional growth, leadership, and lasting relationships within the industry.
The program will be followed by a social hour designed to encourage conversation, networking, and the development of mentorship relationships between students and practicing female architects. By bringing together women at different stages of their careers, this event aims to create a supportive environment for sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements, and inspiring future possibilities.
Through collaboration, mentorship, and community engagement, we hope to strengthen the connections between academia and professional practice while empowering the next generation of women in architecture to find their place, build their confidence, and shape the future of the profession.
| | Applications Open for 2027 Leadership AIA! | | |
Leadership AIA is designed for licensed architects on established career tracks who want to gain the skills necessary to advance to higher levels within the architectural profession. Leadership AIA supports participants with programming that addresses professional advancement, firm development, and community outreach.
Program Requirements
- Candidates must be a licensed architect and an AIA member of AIA Oklahoma.
- Tuition is $800
- Up to 14 participants will be selected with a minimum of 10 participants.
- Selected participants are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and complete all homework. The opening session on March 3 is mandatory. Participants can miss one class and still graduate but are encouraged to attend all classes.
Deadline for Applications- January 15, 2027
| | Pella & OCFA Cornhole Tournament - on Friday! | | Let the Good Times Boil!
SESCO Customer Appreciation Event | | NAWIC OKC - Bourbon Builds Bonds | | |
NAWIC OKC is proud to present Bourbon Builds Bonds—an evening of curated bourbon tastings, hearty bites, and genuine conversation designed to unite Oklahoma's construction community.
Whether you're a general contractor, subcontractor, architect, field laborer, or industry partner, join us to step away from the jobsite, build real friendships, and strengthen professional connections.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 5th
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Quail Creek Golf and Country Club
Let's bring ALL of Oklahoma's construction industry together under one roof. Please feel free to share with anyone you know in the industry!
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