Alumni and Friends Lecture and Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Each year, the FRIENDS of New York Tech School of Architecture and Design awards scholarships to deserving students. The scholarships are granted on merit, recognizing well-rounded, hard-working students who perform well in their area of study. There will be one scholarship of $2,500 and three of $5,000 each awarded every academic year:Architecture, B.Arch., student entering fifth year ($2,500 Fulford scholarship)Architecture, B.Arch., student entering fifth year ($5,000 scholarship)Architectural Technology, B.S., student entering fourth year ($5,000 scholarship)Interior Design, B.F.A., student entering fourth year ($5,000 scholarship) The event is the 2026 award to the students presented by the FRIENDS of New York Tech. The guest speaker is invited to talk about their path in architecture. A reception follows the speaker. Introduction Maria Perbellini Dean of the School of Architecture and DesignView Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/maria-r-perbellini/) Moderation Athina Papadopoulou Assistant Professor of Health and Design, School of Architecture and DesignView Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/athina-papadopoulou/) Nader Vossoughian Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture & DesignView Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/nader-vossoughian/) Speaker Joseph Lauro, FAIA, NCARB, DBIA Managing Director, Principal Gensler Joe Lauro is co-managing director of Gensler's New York office and a member of the firm's board of directors. Over three decades in practice, he has strengthened the firm's technical processes, advanced its architectural practice firm-wide, and helped shape its climate action agenda. One of the New York office's first LEED Accredited Professionals, Lauro is a key originator of the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), the firm's commitment to eliminating the net carbon emissions associated with its work by 2030. Born in Italy and raised in Brooklyn, Joe is a product of New York City public schools, an experience that drives his work to widen access to the profession. He chairs the National Board of Directors of the ACE Mentor Program, is a founding board member of the Make-A-Wish NY Real Estate Council, and serves on the board of the Salvadori Center, which brings STEAM education to underserved communities. He also sits on the board of directors of the New York Building Congress, where he co-chairs the Energy and Sustainability Committee, and he is a member of the Urban Design Forum, ULI, and USGBC. A Fellow in the AIA, Lauro earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology and serves on the School of Architecture Dean's Advisory Board. Register (https://apps.nyit.edu/forms/event-rsvp?e=%2BP0Gjodjl1KPwEwV%2FC6O8vFD%2FMbY2U9O9lNY%2BCAGdO9TA4Ndv4Mwzw2sR5aIhwgXb2nAfAD0avTBwzPXU%2FQylH%2BtnQfple6SJyUdyJFnZ2Co0lenKj9ydJOdxZDFJ0fmhuUuJjlFvWOtB4gdRUkxKyUimwTI6%2BJdrS1qTEs4W4JhRL8Vp5aeoHXCLPpdWeQU%2FRpNBbb2kqocBk1Ng25UcUXyyswfwaynkdXrLphmLBknDbrXUhcr90x1V%2FB7oLWeeTo%2FrvGUf4bRbeCSKmKAPJV8vr82MZUmO1YxNZSlLde0cOLFZZr9aCJc7CNtZk%2Bv3oBKt1VMhkT1VrVH%2Bg3L58L5WitqlquX5KBi1Cwa2D0%3D)
