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This flyer promotes a free virtual event titled "PERSPECTIVES" where University at Buffalo architecture graduates will discuss their careers. Dawn Aprile will speak on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The event is organized by the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning. Attendees can register with the zoom link.

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. 

  • Marc Bruffett (BAED '92)
    2/6/25

    Thursday, February 6, 2025
     Marc Bruffett shares his professional journey as the founder of the PKB Group, a multifamily and single-family development firm in upstate New York. He was previously a Principal at Gensler in New York City and an executive and project manager in homebuilding and multifamily development across seven states with Toll Brothers and McBride Homes. Attend via Zoom (registration required).

  • Dawn Aprile (MSRED '17)
    3/4/25

    Tuesday, March 4, 2025
     Dawn Aprile is founder and owner of Aprile Ventures, LLC d/b/a Dawn Aprile & Company, a real estate development company. Dawn has 30+ years of experience owning, developing and managing commercial, retail, and residential properties. As a developer, small business owner, and landlord, Dawn understands the real estate process from start to finish. Attend via Zoom (registration required).

Kalyn Faller (BS Arch '18)

Monday, March 24, 2025
 Kalyn Faller (BS Arch '18) is a designer and builder that loves all things related to the built environment. She has practiced professionally at the small residential design build scale, to the large corporate commercial scale. Kalyn has taken her skills and knowledge of buildings, construction, and project management to General Motors where she is currently the Facilities Engineer at the Lockport site. Attend via Zoom (registration required).

Headshot of Jason Katz.
Jason Katz (BAED '14, MArch '17)

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Jason Katz shares his professional journey as a Project Manager at Benchmark Builders, LLC. He was previously a Project Manager at Unispace, where he worked full-time and contributed his expertise in design and project management for over three years. Before that, he was an Associate Project Professional at TPG Architecture. Attend via Zoom (registration required).

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.

TOPICS: Public Programs, Perspectives - Alumni Speaker Series, Events, Spring, 2025
Past PERSPECTIVES | Alumni Speaker Series