YEAR IN REVIEW
YEAR-IN-REVIEW MARCH JOB SHADOW WEEK We are thrilled to announce the success of the 2024 Job Shadow Week. This year, 31 firms and agencies across MD, DC, and NoVA hosted 57 students from the University of Maryland and Morgan State University, offering them a firsthand look at the profession of landscape architecture. Through activities like office tours, project discussions, site visits, and more, this initiative remains one of our most impactful for connecting students with professionals. As Kennedy Thomas-Cogar shared: “Job Shadow Week offers students valuable insights by exposing them to various types of firms, helping them discover their best-fit work environments. We get to meet professionals who often become mentors, giving us someone to turn to for advice.” A heartfelt thank you to all the firms and agencies who made this year’s program such a success!
STUDENT PORTFOLIO REVIEW On March 14, 2024, the Maryland Chapter partnered with the University of Maryland Student Chapter to host a Portfolio Review session. Students had the opportunity to receive valuable feedback on their portfolios from seasoned professionals. The review provided an engaging platform for students to refine their work and gain insights as they prepare to enter the profession. Following the review, attendees gathered at Ledo Pizza for a lively Happy Hour, sponsored by Division 32. Students and professionals continued conversations in a more relaxed setting, building connections and fostering mentorship opportunities.
MORGAN SA+P SPRING LECTURE SERIES The Maryland Chapter partnered with Morgan State University to offer CEUs for two impactful lectures as part of the Morgan SA+P Spring Lecture Series. The first lecture featured Emma Gregory and Breck Sullivan, who explored "Cities as Agents of Change: Tools and Strategies for a Thriving Chesapeake Bay." This lecture was recorded and can be viewed here. The second lecture, "Grounded Landscapes: Land and Culture," was presented by Kona Gray, FASLA. These sessions provided valuable insights into landscape architecture
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