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During the 2026-27 academic year, the Department of Environmental Design in the College of Communication, Media Design and Information invites students, faculty, alumni and the community to celebrate 100 years of built environment education in the state of Colorado.Ìý

Our centennial celebration includes the annual presentation of a distinguished alumni award to a student who studied environmental design at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, as well as a special exhibition in the ENVD gallery.

The ENVD Distinguished Alumni Award honors individuals who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to the design and architectural professions. ÌýThis year's honoree is Carole Wedge, FAIA, CEO of AIA.

Celebrate 100 years of ENVD and the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner on Wednesday, Nov. 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Environmental Design Building. To kick off the celebration, an opening reception will be held featuring an exhibit of CU's architecture education history.

Schedule of events:
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | ENVD Gallery reception with an exhibit of CU's architecture education history
5:30 p.m. | Presentation of the ENVD Distinguished Alumni Award, followed by a talk and discussion with Carole Wedge

Distinguished Alumni Awardee:

Carole Wedge, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP, is the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Read more and view past ENVD award winners →