Student Organizations
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In addition to the more than 700 student organizations across the university, the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design has numerous organizations specific to disciplines within our college. See a few of them below, then head over to GobblerConnect for more.
American Institute of Architecture Students
Address: 201 Cowgill Hall, 1355 Perry St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 40-60
Statement: To promote excellence in architecture education, training and practice. To foster an appreciation for architecture. To enrich the community.
Interior Designers For Education And Sustainability (IDEAS)
Address: 224 A Burruss Hall, 800 Drillfield Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 80
Statement: Provide speakers, travel opportunities, and professional experience to reinforce interior design education.
XYZ Student Art Association
Address: Armory Art. Dept. 201 Draper Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 20
Statement: Student-run art gallery to promote the arts and culture.
American Society Of Landscape Architects
Address: 206 Architecture Annex, 160 Otey St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 72
Statement: Advancement of the art and science of landscape architecture.
Industrial Design Society Of America (IDSA)
Address: 201 Cowgill Hall, 1355 Perry St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 70
Statement: Meetings, field trips, design related events.
National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS)
Address: 201 Cowgill Hall, 1355 Perry St., Blacksburg, VA 24061
Members: 20
Statement: The National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS) is an organization with the purpose of increasing the awareness of minority architects in the design profession. The group focuses on equipping minorities with the tools they need to excel as architects and professionals. We provide many key benefits to our members, including; internship and future career contacts, portfolio and resume building sessions, a Lunch & Learning series, and various networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. We are proud to work closely with our parent branch NOMA, a group made up of experienced, licensed architects. We are the face of the future for minorities in the design profession.
