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Architectural History & Theory Lecture In this talk, architectural historian María González Pendás introduces the audience to the work of Spanish-Mexican architect Felix Candela in the 1950s-60s. Focusing on Candela's original designs for parabolic concrete shells, González Pendás discusses the intersection of architecture, cost, and labor at play in the construction of these unique concrete structures. González Pendás is Assistant Professor of architectural history and theory at the School of Architecture, Art, and Planning at Cornell University. Introduction and Moderation Marta Caldeira Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Design New York Institute of TechnologyView Bio (https://www.nyit.edu/bio/marta-caldeira/) Speaker María González Pendás Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Art, and Planning University of Texas at Austin María González Pendás is an architectural historian of modernity and coloniality of the Spanish transatlantic world and Assistant Professor at Cornell University. Her research explores the intersections of aesthetics, technologies, ideologies, and power through the built environment. Her upcoming book, Holy Modern: Technocracy, Theocracy and the Architectures of Hispanic Fascism, studies the architectural workings of fascism, technocracy, and the imperial figment of Hispanidad in the second postwar and through the lens of Spain. Other projects have investigated relations of labor and race in México; the coloniality of concrete technologies and innovation across the South Atlantic; and the relationship between technology, religion, and secularism in global modernity. View Bio (https://aap.cornell.edu/people/maria-gonzalez-pendas/)Register (https://site.nyit.edu/aux/event_rsvp?e=95xqLFjMcYgdmA5uePrvfYXbSpIPFANimnvZd2vyGi0ya64iPBDC4OXNHV%2FMSQI1yC%2F1mxKChtfMvGomTYmxF4QZZIao9X6GvYgWUE23xdVPY3pDxHbl4e78YQ1nxzUQm%2BFwCAQLos5ZrwByuxdj7yzZ6fp7ZpOhPVVv7KWCQtIyhWfCJSQmFtRvF1Zf1SKzYv0S%2Fr1xs99Ps5eTLnynfIJQWAUKdy8N10IUF9wm4%2BjYbBCi2uMuvdsJ7Y20YoXChvzvh3mxNesnf%2FrrruCj8oCzofa4%2Bndin7BZIu%2FMnq3neC%2F6mvAEq1A5JE9lragsm4ykw4d6Vr%2BiKLactuVLMcZwLPEG2akbHYJ9iLNReD9gYMuLijE9Lv5nGLBTDu6F)Request AIA Credit (https://registrations.nyit.edu/architecture/aia_credit_request_form/)

Join the Office of Student Life as we celebrate Women's History Month with our campus partners.Register (https://cglink.me/2rJ/r381522)

Come celebrate with our annual Women Empowerment Brunch, a time to uplift and empower women during Women's History Month. We will have a guest speaker, games, and more. Brunch options will include pastries, pancakes, waffles, fruit trays, and salad.Register (https://cglink.me/2rJ/r381460)

All students are invited to celebrate Women's History Month at the Long Island residence hall. Create a bouquet, design a bracelet, and take part in a DIY bookmark-making activity led by the campus library while exploring a curated book display highlighting women's history and achievements. Cupcakes, desserts, and light snacks will be provided. This program encourages creativity, community connection, and reflection on women's impact across history.Register (https://cglink.me/2rJ/r382152)

Join us for the Leadership Lunch Series, an opportunity to socialize with your faculty and staff colleagues while enjoying a delicious, specially prepared meal. Each lunch will feature a presentation by a special "Guest Chef" who will share their passion for cooking and a favorite recipe, followed by a delicious lunch prepared by the professional chefs from NYIT de Seversky Mansion. Please join all four guest chefs for this Leadership Lunch Series. (https://events.nyit.edu/all/tags/leadership%20lunch%20series) Each event takes place from noon to 1:30 at the NYIT de Seversky Mansion. Wednesday, January 28: Dean Maria Perbellini Wednesday, February 25: Dean Babak Beheshti Wednesday, March 11: Interim Provost Francine Glazer Wednesday, April 8: President Jerry BalentineEach lunch costs $20. Register for all four lunches for only $72.Please note: Only personal payment will be accepted. No P-Cards or budget codes will be accepted. You will be contacted after you register by a member of the NYIT de Seversky Mansion team regarding payment and dietary restrictions.Register (https://registrations.nyit.edu/event/leadership-lunch-series)