Posts Tagged ‘IIT’
Black History Month: John Moutoussamy
In celebration of Black History Month, we want to commemorate John Moutoussamy and his contributions to Chicago’s housing. As one of the first Black architects to become a partner in a major firm, Moutoussamy was a key member of Dubin, Dubin, Black & Moutoussamy’s success with designing buildings under the 1968 Housing Act. The Housing…
Read MoreTiny Homes Charrette with IIT’s Global Leaders Scholars
LBBA was happy to host a group of young scholars with IIT’s Global Leaders Program. In addition to learning about the practice and firm, they participated in a design charrette and worked together to create plans for a tiny house.
Read MoreLBBA Hosts IIT Boeing Scholars on Second Annual Job Shadow Day
Yesterday, LBBA hosted four high school students for the second annual Job Shadow Day. Organized by the IIT Boeing Scholars Academy, Job Shadow Day is a structured work site experience which helps the IIT Boeing Scholars–a diverse group of high-achieving Chicago-area high school students–identify possible career interests. Serena Brewer (Oak Park & River Forest HS), Layalee…
Read MoreThe ACE Mentor Program Chicago
It’s spring time, and for Victor that means it’s the end of the season for the ACE Mentor Program. Victor joined the ACE (which stands for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program back in 2007. The program connects high school students (mostly from Chicago Public Schools) with Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industry professionals, dividing…
Read MoreLBBA hosts an IIT Boeing Scholar
This past Monday, LBBA’s Terran Wilson and Victor Jimenez welcomed Jonnathan, an Amundsen High School Senior who plans to study architecture in college next year. Jonnathan met the staff, received some college advice, and learned all about LBBA through IIT Boeing Scholars Academy’s first job shadow day. Boeing Scholars Academy is a free academic enrichment…
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