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PERSPECTIVES | Alumni Speaker Series

Hear how UB architecture graduates have designed their careers through the Perspectives speaker series. Build your network, cultivate mentorship, and learn about diverse career trajectories and work experiences in a casual, conversational format that encourages Q&A. 

  • Shawntera Hardy (MUP '04)
    10/24/23

    Tuesday, October 24

    Shawntera M. Hardy shares her professional journey as Founder + CEO for Amethyst Advisory Group. Hardy's 20-year-career is rooted in a bias for equity, a focus on outcomes, and a penchant for design thinking.

  • Zachary McCabe (BSArch ’16 MArch ’17)
    9/19/23

    September 19, 2023
     McCabe shares his professional journey as Project Designer at Architectural Resources. Initially practicing construction as a Civil Engineering Intern and assisting with the GRoW Home at UB, he then moved to the technical side of the field and practiced as a designer and drafter.

  • Jonathan Parks (BSArch ’84)
    11/10/23

    November 10, 2023
    Parks shares his professional journey as Principal-in-Charge of SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture. Park's designs advance architecture to support a better understanding of ourselves and our environment.

PERSPECTIVES Zoom recordings are available upon request at eychow@buffalo.edu.

Share your story

UB Alumni, would you like to share your story and professional experiences with our students? We would love to hear from you! If you are interested in participating in our Perspectives speaker series, please reach out to Professional Development Coordinator Elaine Chow at eychow@buffalo.edu.