A jubilant Class of 2022 filed into Irvine Auditorium on Saturday, May 14, to mark the Weitzman School’s first in-person commencement ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The 296 graduates in 20 degree programs were poised to enter the professions at a moment when the world looks dramatically different than it did when they began their studies.
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“Earth Day Interview with Richard Weller: A Hopeful Vision for Global Conservation”
The professor and chair of landscape architecture talks about the role for designers in achieving the goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the future of conservation.
“Movers and Makers: Passionate Pursuits”
Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Michelle Lopez talks about her expansive approach to sculpture and a body of work inspired by 9/11 which was seen in Philadelphia at the ICA (22:06).
“Turn out your lights to help save birds migrating through Philly”
Weitzman faculty and students, including Associate Professor of Architecture Karen M'Closkey and MLA candidate Audrey Genest are among those leading the effort at Penn.
“Here’s How Slowly New York City Is Moving on Electric Vehicles”
When it comes to catching up with other American cities, New York could learn from Beijing, says Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Zhongjie Lin.
“Presenting The 2022 Metropolis Future100”
Six Weitzman MArch students--more than any other school in the US or Canada--are among the magazine's top graduating architecture students for 2022.
“Forget the 50 states. These scholars argue that America should be broken up into 13 regions.”
A review of the new book from Dean Steiner with Professor Emeritus Robert Yaro and UT's Ming Zhang.
