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Media
Contacts:
Marvin Malecha,
919/515-8300
Catherine
Lazorko, College of Design director of communications,
919/515-8311.
Dec.
12, 2002
NC State
Design Dean Wins Prestigious Topaz Medallion
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Marvin
J. Malecha, FAIA, dean of the North Carolina State
University College
of Design, was named the 2003 recipient of
the Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural
Education by the National Board of Directors of
The
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and
the Association
of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA).
The
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion honors an individual
who has made outstanding contributions to architectural
education for at least 10 years, whose teaching
has influenced a broad range of students, and
who has helped shape the minds of those who will
shape our environment. The award will be presented
at the ACSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky.,
on March 15 and at the 2003 AIA National Convention
in San Diego, Calif. on Thursday, May 8.
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Marvin
J. Malecha
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In
selecting him for the award, the jury commented: "Marvin
Malecha has gained significant peer recognition and
his efforts are supported by architecture school deans.
He championed the practice of using drawing as a method
of instruction, and his case studies approach has bridged
academia with practice. Marvin manages to keep all areas
of education in perspective, and his global bridging
is noteworthy. He understands the intrinsic value of
international studies and he has displayed vision in
that regard."
Malecha's
career is characterized by leadership in academic management
with attention to the scholarly and reflective aspects
of a design education. As a practicing architect, Malecha
worked for many years for the well-known architecture
firm Stubbins and Associates.
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Malecha's
drawing of The Prague Gate
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For
12 years prior to his tenure at NC State, Malecha
was dean of the College of Environmental Design
at California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona).
Malecha
has served as president of the ASCA and the
California Council of Architectural Education
as well as vice chair of the AIA/ACSA Council
on Architectural Research. Earlier this year,
Malecha was recognized as a Distinguished Professor
by ACSA, a national distinction that recognizes
creative achievement in the advancement of architectural
education through teaching, design scholarship,
research or service. As a fellow of the AIA,
he was instrumental in establishing the Woman's
Initiative Task Force as well as the African-American
Task Force for Diversity.
He
has also served as a member of the National
Institute for Architectural Education Teaching
Office Task Force, the National Architectural
Accrediting Board, and as chair of the steering
committee of the AIA Architects in Education
Professional Interest Area.
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Since
1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests
of America's architects. As AIA members, 70,000 licensed
architects and allied professionals express their commitment
to excellence in design and livability in our nation's
buildings and cities.
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