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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:AEGB Updates: Site\, Energy\, and Water
DESCRIPTION:AEGB Update Working Sessions\n\nAustin Energy Green Building (AEGB) is in the process of updating the Single Family and Multi-family Rating Systems. Public Comment is open until June 1st. In addition to encouraging individual input\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Commission will host two working sessions (May 13 & May 20) to discuss the changes and brainstorm recommendations. Visit these SpeakUp Austin pages to review to proposed changes and provide your feedback:\n\n\n2026 Single Family Rating Updates\n2026 Multifamily Rating Updates\n\n\nWorking Session 1: AEGB Updates: Site\, Energy\, and Water\nWednesday\, 13 May 2026\, Noon\, AIA Austin\nFree. Bring your lunch.\nRegister here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/aegb-updates-site-energy-and-water/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
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SUMMARY:Housing Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Advocacy Committee intends to promote affordable housing for all Austinites. We track code\, policies\, and discriminatory housing practices. The intention of this group is to be proactive\, not reactive on housing policy\, and we look for organizations to partner with on issues as we leverage our own expertise as design professionals and leaders of the community. \nThis committee’s monthly meetings are second Fridays\, 12-1PM. Meetings are hybrid – attend in-person at AIA Austin or via Zoom. Join our email list to learn about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/housing-advocacy-committee-meeting-3/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Housing Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee on the Environment (COTE) – The committee reflects the profession’s commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people\, and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. unless special programming (tours\, events\, speakers) is planned. \n2026 Committee on the Environment\nChair:Livia Subasic\nChair Elect: Stephanie Maddamma\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-7/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Design Awards Committee provides a platform to showcase excellence in design that is produced by AIA Austin architects and selected by a panel of distinguished jurors. The committee organizes and implements the annual AIA Austin Design Awards Competition and Awards Celebration. The Committee usually meets the first Thursday of each month at AIA Austin\, 801 w 12th St. at 9am. There is also a hybrid way to meet with Zoom. If you are interested in joining this committee\, please email ingrid@aiaaustin.org.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-committee-meeting-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T133000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable: Re-Source // Strategies for Scaled Water Use and Re-use
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Water Conversations #1: Re-Source\nLessons & Strategies for Scaled Water Use and Re-use\n\n\n\nJoin us for the first in a series of 2026 Roundtables hosted by the Committee on Resilience focused on Water. \nWith growing populations and challenging climate realities\, it’s time to get more knowledgeable and more serious about implementing techniques to allow projects to source some of their water needs from auxiliary and on-site sources. Sharlene Leurig\, Texas Regional Director at WestWater Research\, and Jim Walker\, Director of Sustainability at University of Texas at Austin\, and Daryl Slusher\, former Austin City Council member and Assistant Director at Austin Water\, will share from their depth of expertise and experience. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the different buckets\, or types\, of water – from stormwater to blackwater – that constitute the interrelated parts of the overall water picture.\nIdentify water system strategies and advantages offered at the district scale that serve as important test cases for other project types and scales.\nLearn about and explain the regulatory requirements in the Austin Water service area\, as well as financial incentives and operational imperatives.\nRecognize the role architects can take in presenting opportunities and raising awareness of water use and re-use for clients and projects of all types.\n\nThis promises to be a very informative and horizon-expanding session for the AEC community! \n1.5 LU/HSW (pending)\n$5 members / $20 non-members\nRegister Here \n\nEach month\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals\, practices\, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-2-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T123000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
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SUMMARY:Commercial Architecture
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin Commercial Architecture Committee Monthly Meeting \nApril 24\, 11:30am-12:30pm; AIA Austin/Center for Architecture\, 801 West 12th Street\, 78701 \nThe AIA Austin Commercial Architecture Committee celebrates and expands awareness of commercial architecture and its role in shaping Austin’s identity\, economy\, and urban landscape. \nJoin the Commercial Architecture Committee for their monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events and other items. \nBring your lunch! \nPlease RSVP>>
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/commercial-architecture-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
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SUMMARY:AIA Austin WiA Presents Site Tour // 01:  HouseMade
DESCRIPTION:AIA Austin WiA Present Site Tour // 01: HouseMade\nDate: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 at 4:00 – 6:00pm\nLocation: Near MLK & Airport Blvd \nRegister Now! \nNO PPE Required. Rideshare is encouraged. \n2 LU/HSW Credits \nSite Tour Description \nThis tour presents an Architect-built house that showcases design strategies for deep sustainability\, inspired by its wooded east Austin site. Owners\, as designer\, contractor\, and partial builder\, will walk through the design drivers\, unique process of construction\, and end results that feature rammed earth walls\, a courtyard center\, terracing landscapes including a green roof\, and emphasis on material repurposing. The ~2\,600 sf family house is both a thick-walled quiet oasis and life hub\, demonstrating a strong street presence\, expansive interiors\, and more generous public than private spaces. \nThe Austin Energy Green Building consultant for the project will outline the single family rating process from project submission through\, design\, construction\, and final rating and explain how rating a project helps architects to organize their sustainable and regenerative project goals\, incorporate them into their designs and specifications\, and ensure that what is designed and specified ends up in the final project. \nSite Tour Presenters \n \nLauren Woodward Stanley\, AIA brings together design\, advocacy\, academic engagement\, writing\, community service\, and art in an architectural practice rooted in awareness of context and layered disciplines.  She is joint owner and director of Stanley Studio\, a hybrid Austin design practice\, with Lars Stanley\, FAIA\, since 2005.  Their architecture studio and metal arts shop produce award-winning civic\, institutional\, residential\, public art\, and accessory/detail\, a full range of scales with a focus on crafted detail\, material expression\, low-carbon construction\, ecological health\, and social connection.  A UTSOA M.Arch graduate\, Lauren worked for close to a decade in notable Seattle design firms before returning to Austin with a strong ethic championing the integration of buildings and sites.  Her design work and civic engagement is grounded in weaving green infrastructure into the built fabric to produce healthy and socially resilient cities. \n \nLars A. Stanley\, FAIA has practiced architecture since 1983. As both architect and artisan\, he translates his craft and passion for the process of making into creating resonant places. His award-winning work conveys a profound sense of the human hand and a sensitivity to material and craft. Stanley Studio\, the east Austin studio and shop practice he shares with Lauren Woodward Stanley\, issues architectural and metalwork projects at a wide range of types and scales\, from campus master planning to construction detail. Their work includes schools\, libraries\, residences\, parks\, spas\, public amenities\, public art\, architectural accessories\, lighting\, and furniture\, much of it having become part of the urban fabric of Austin.  \n \nCatherine Lee Doar is Austin Energy Green Building residential team’s Utility Strategist. For twelve years she served as the Design Coordinator at Austin Habitat for Humanity\, developing their green building program and advising Habitat’s U.S. office on green building initiatives. After twelve years at Austin Energy\, she is serving single family custom and volume customers as well as multifamily teams and leads special projects. Lee has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Virginia\, and she is passionate about promoting strategic shading in hot climates with a new interest in promoting retrofits in hot places that used to be cool.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/wia-site-tour-april-2026/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T193000
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Urban Design Speaker Series: Thoughtbarn
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Design Committee’s 2026 Speaker Series will focus on smaller scale development and projects that transform underutilized spaces at the neighborhood scale\, demonstrate creativity in adaptive reuse and inform a sense of place. \nFirst up in our series will be Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn to share more about their vision and process for the redevelopment of the former 1960’s Hyde Park Post Office into a lively neighborhood hub that serves as the home of FirstLight Books\, Tiny Grocer\, All Day Pizza and Moogie Pilates. We’ll discuss ways that this project prioritizes the public realm and exemplifies the principles of urbanism through placemaking and thoughtful design. \nLunch will be provided.\nRegister here. \n\nAbout AIA Austin Urban Design \nThe AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design\, planning\, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee\, in concert with allied community and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments. \nAll are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings\, typically held 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here \n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-8-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable Meeting
DESCRIPTION:How do small firms build a strong\, sustainable culture while attracting and retaining great talent? Join us for a candid panel with firm leaders and emerging professionals exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping small practice today. \nBrittany Hunt\, Assoc. AIA\, and Nick Hunt\, AIA\, of Hunt Architecture; Travis Greig\, AIA\, of Clayton Korte; and Nai’lah Bell\, Assoc. AIA & Chair of the AIA Emerging Professionals Committee\, will share perspectives on mentorship\, hiring in a competitive market\, hybrid work\, and professional growth within small teams. \nBring your questions and join the conversation. Lunch provided. \nRegister Here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-11-4-2-2/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T113000
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our April meeting. \nAGENDA \nTRACKING ISSUES \n\nShort report topics:\n\nAIA Resilience Design Toolkit summary (Lauren lead; members familiarize in advance)\n\ngroup discussion:  Which parts of the toolkit do we practice? How to integrate frameworks for resilience into our practice?\n\n\n\n\n\nPRIORITY ITEMS \n\n\n\nBird Friendly Design\n\nCollaboration with Travis Audubon:\n\nSign Bird Friendly Design Ordinance petition here\nDark Sky Week Proclamation\, CM Duchen’s office:\n\nWe sent the following blurb to Audubon detailing why AIA is in support of Dark Sky: The AIA Austin Resiliency Advocacy Committee supports dark sky initiatives in Austin to reduce light pollution\, protect ecological systems\, and preserve access to natural night skies as a shared cultural and environmental resource. These efforts also align with AIA priorities around energy efficiency\, human health\, and responsible design that minimizes unnecessary artificial lighting in the built environment.  \n\n\n\n\nBird Friendly Design Ordinance – long term\, waiting for movement from staff\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAEGB Input Cycle opens May 01-June 01 link here\n\n\n\n\nNeed to put together a short-term working group for this\n\n\nSpecific & current Water related items to support\n\nRequest guidance on steps to take from Watershed (Matt Hollon)\n\nDetailed Flood Depth Information \nUnstable Slope Requirements \nGreenfield Standard for Drainage for Redevelopment Projects\n\n\n\n\n\nROUND TABLES \n\n04/27 – Water RT #1\n\n(working title) Water Resilience: Models and Lessons – UT Water Hub & Austin programs\nSpeakers: Jim Walker\, Daryl Slusher\, Sharlene Leurig\n\n\n\nCROSS-ADVOCACY COLLABORATION \n\n\n\nHousing\n\nPromote ACU to integrate small scale distributed retail/commercial \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Ten-minute Walkability”\n\n\n\n\nGreen Social Housing resolution being considered (CM Siegel)\n\n\nMobility\n\nBarton Springs Rd. Bridge resolution \nStreet shade (trees)at  I-35 cap and stitch and corridors\n\n\n\nONGOING \n\nIdentify Water Forward / One Water items to support\n\nWater Forward cycle begins end of 2027\, aligns with state water plan cycle\nDual plumbing\, purple pipe\nIncentivize GSI: swales and berms for infiltration\nPropose funding mechanisms for affordable projects\nModel on passive house affordable incentive program in 2025\nSan Marcos best practices: low cost natural infrastructure\, solidified into procurement policy\n\n\nMini conference: Water + AEC \n\nPush needle on issue education\, prioritization\, and action\nHow to use the allocated AIA budget – bring in speakers etc.\nTarget: Fall/Winter\nTask group: Caroline\, Lauren\, others \n\n\nTracking items:\n\nGreen Infrastructure in ROW – draft support letter (Lauren)\nResilience stations / programming \n\nOutreach to projects with resilience program element\n\nFoundation Communities\, maybe others\n\n\nLook for opportunities to collaborate on resilience station points\n\nARN partnership and collab (Natalie Lyell)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the agenda here \nThe Resiliency & Climate Response committee helps mitigate\, adapt\, and prepare for the ongoing and future impacts of climate change. We strive to identify practical solutions\, build awareness\, educate\, and advocate for urgency in climate resilience activities. \nWe typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-5/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260114T225133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T225133Z
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SUMMARY:Homes Tour Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the excitement of envisioning\, planning\, and creating the 40th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour! The Homes Tour committee commits to attending monthly meetings\, visiting the submitted houses during a weekend in May\, and working as what we call\, an “ambassador” during the Homes Tour\, October 24 and 25. Ambassadors work with a winning architect on the logistics of the Tour\, manage the docents\, make sure sponsors have a great experience\, and ensure attendees have a wonderful experience during the Tour. If you would like to be on the committee\, send an email to ingrid@aiaaustin.org.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/homes-tour-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Homes Tour,Homes Tour Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T235800
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T235900
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260407T140726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T140840Z
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SUMMARY:Homes Tour - Call for Entries Closes
DESCRIPTION:The call for 2026 Homes Tour entries closes Friday\, April 10 at 11:59PM.\nSUBMIT HERE>>
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/homes-tour-call-for-entries-closes/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260210T153101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Housing Advocacy Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Advocacy Committee intends to promote affordable housing for all Austinites. We track code\, policies\, and discriminatory housing practices. The intention of this group is to be proactive\, not reactive on housing policy\, and we look for organizations to partner with on issues as we leverage our own expertise as design professionals and leaders of the community. \nThis committee’s monthly meetings are second Fridays\, 12-1PM. Meetings are hybrid – attend in-person at AIA Austin or via Zoom. Join our email list to learn about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/housing-advocacy-committee-meeting-3/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee,Housing Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260330T151017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T213933Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable - Citywide & Downtown Density Bonus Updates
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals\, practices\, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community. \nThis month\, the Advocacy Commission presents Citywide & Downtown Density Bonus Updates. Austin’s density bonus programs allow modified building standards\, such as increased height\, in exchange for community benefits like affordable housing and public space. City of Austin Planning staff will present draft revisions intended to consolidate and clarify existing bonus tools\, refine gatekeeper requirements and community benefit options\, and address concerns related to accountability and impacts on existing housing. Participants will gain an understanding of how these proposed policy changes may influence development patterns\, housing outcomes\, urban design\, and public welfare in Austin\, and will have the opportunity to provide feedback prior to formal adoption. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the major proposed changes to Austin’s Citywide and Downtown Density Bonus programs\, including updates to development entitlements\, gatekeeper requirements\, and community benefits.\nExplain how density bonus programs can be used to secure public benefits such as affordable housing\, publicly accessible open space\, and other community-serving amenities.\nEvaluate how proposed revisions may affect redevelopment patterns\, accountability\, and the impacts of new development on existing housing and surrounding neighborhoods.\nAssess how density bonus policy can influence urban design\, walkability\, accessibility\, and broader public-welfare outcomes in Austin’s built environment.\n\nBring your bag lunch and join us to engage with city planners and share feedback that could help shape Austin’s future growth. \n1.5 LU (pending)\n$5 members/$20 non-members\nRegister Here \n\nAll sales final
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-citywide-downtown-density-bonus-updates/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20251204T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T233821Z
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SUMMARY:COTE Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Committee on the Environment (COTE) – The committee reflects the profession’s commitment to provide healthy and safe environments for people\, and is dedicated to preserving the earth’s capability of sustaining a shared high quality of life. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. unless special programming (tours\, events\, speakers) is planned. \n2026 Committee on the Environment\nChair:Livia Subasic\nChair Elect: Stephanie Maddamma\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/cote-monthly-meeting-7/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260113T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Design Awards Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Design Awards Committee provides a platform to showcase excellence in design that is produced by AIA Austin architects and selected by a panel of distinguished jurors. The committee organizes and implements the annual AIA Austin Design Awards Competition and Awards Celebration. The Committee usually meets the first Thursday of each month at AIA Austin\, 801 w 12th St. at 9am. There is also a hybrid way to meet with Zoom. If you are interested in joining this committee\, please email ingrid@aiaaustin.org.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/design-awards-committee-meeting-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260113T225024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153732Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group + DISCUSSION
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nThe AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. Want to better understand how contracts are structured and what they really mean for a project? Join us April 1 as we hear from Meredith Metaxas and Robert Derner from Allensworth Law\, who will break down key contract relationships\, risk considerations\, and what architects should know when navigating these agreements. Food and drinks provided. \nBios: \nRobert Derner \nRobert Derner is an exceptionally analytical construction attorney whose practice focuses on complex construction contracts\, particularly professional services agreements for architects\, engineers\, and other professional consultants. Aside from supporting with the front end of a project\, Robert also supports with construction disputes involving breach of contract\, construction defects\, and payment claims. He excels at distilling key facts and bringing clarity to the sprawling details of a project. That ability helps move matters efficiently toward the most favorable outcome for his clients. \nMeredith Metaxas \nAs a member of Allensworth’s transactions team\, Meredith draws on her background in architectural engineering and hands-on construction industry experience to bring a strong understanding of both the legal and technical sides of a project. She drafts construction contracts and consultant agreements\, advises governmental entities on procurement matters\, and supports clients with close-out disputes and strategic project guidance. Her work is defined by meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to mastering complex issues efficiently\, helping set clients and their projects up for success. \n \n \n \n\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-13/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260324T193437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T143938Z
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SUMMARY:BEC: Austin Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join BEC: Austin for their monthly meeting featuring a presentation and lunch.\nLunch sponsored by Sika Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing \n \n\n\n\n\nFrom Fluid to Fortress: Transforming Surfaces with fluid applied waterproofing\nPresented by Brian Roeder with Page and John Posenecker with Terracon.\n\n  \nLearning the art of fluid-applied rubberized asphalt waterproofing packs a punch of science and skill! Imagine donning your safety gear like a superhero outfit\, wielding a steaming\, rubber-infused liquid that transforms ordinary roofs and decks into impervious shields. Mastering this craft with reinforced membranes and strategic seams turns the coating into a resilient\, flexible fortress that dances with thermal expansion and shrugs off leaks\, corrosion\, and chemicals. Each corner and joint becomes a deliberate move in an elegant choreography of design and science. Participants will learn not only the basics but critical issues and functional information to ensure quality that will outlast them.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nParticipants will acquire an understanding of the basic tested principles behind fluid applied waterproofing.\nParticipants will be able to evaluate and assess the critical issues behind a seamless\, durable application.\nParticipants will recognize the tools and be able to properly specify application needs.\nParticipants will be able to build and utilize this learning to help quality assurance in their own practice and projects.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 LU (pending) \nRegister Now \n  \n\nBEC: Austin is an interdisciplinary organization that promotes the exchange of information on building enclosures and related science specific to the climate of Central Texas. \nInterdisciplinary: architects\, engineers\, contractors\, building owners\, consultants\, facility managers\, code officials\, educators\, manufacturers\, and those with a stake in building enclosure performance \nExchange of information: discussion\, training\, education\, outreach\, and awareness \nBuilding enclosures and related science: energy-efficiency\, moisture control\, indoor air quality\, longevity\, and durability \nBEC: Austin typically meets the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm. To receive reminders\, please sign up for the BEC mailing list here.\n2026 BEC: Austin Committee\nChair: Michael Salinas\, AIA\nChair Elect: John Byrd\, AIA\nAIA Austin staff liaison: Julia Brown
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/bec-austin-committee-meeting-15-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:BEC: Austin Committee
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260310T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192414Z
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Roundtable: My Favorite Details
DESCRIPTION:We’re bringing back a popular topic with three new guests! Join us for a panel discussion with Brett Greig\, AIA (Rauser Construction)\, Chris Wise\, AIA (Andersson Wise)\, and Chelsea Scharbach AIA (Scharbach Workshop) as they discuss their favorite details. As we know\, much care and attention goes into the eye candy we love. Hear the stories behind inspirational details and creative solutions – both functional and beautiful. Space is limited. Please RSVP>>
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/small-firms-roundtable-meeting-11-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Small Firms Roundtable Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260323T153531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T154316Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Design - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Urban Design meeting is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances with our scheduled speaker. We look forward to seeing you in April! \n\nThe AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design\, planning\, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee\, in concert with allied community and professional groups\, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments. \nAll are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here! \nHYBRID; 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/urban-design-committee-meeting-8-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Urban Design Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260303T220423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T135358Z
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SUMMARY:Advocacy Roundtable - Upcoming Code Changes
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the AIA Austin Advocacy Roundtable brings together professionals to discuss strategies individual professionals\, practices\, and AIA Austin can take to proactively advocate for issues important to our members and the larger community. \nThis month\, the Housing Advocacy committee presents a Preview of Upcoming Code Changes\, a preview and discussion of some of the next round of code changes Austin will consider in the coming year. These include new missing middle and mixed use zoning districts\, a potential IRC amendment to incorporate up to four units\, and more. Find out how you can help keep Austin on the forefront of nation-wide code reform efforts to make housing better\, safer\, and more affordable. \nLearning Objectives \n\nReview current state of housing development in Austin in light of recent code changes\, and how these changes have influenced housing affordability.\nDiscuss recent city study outlining strategy for unlocking new missing middle and mixed use developments.\nUnderstand how missing middle and mixed use development benefits the city from a council perspective.\nIdentify gaps and challenges that may need to be addressed in the study to fully implement the benefits of missing middle and mixed use development.\n\nPanelists\nChris Gannon\, AIA – moderator\nJonathan Lee\, Senior Planner\, City of Austin \n1.5 LU (pending)\n$5 members/$20 non-members\nBring your bag lunch and join us!\nRegister Here
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/advocacy-roundtable-2-3/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20260316T154808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194729Z
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SUMMARY:Resiliency & Climate Response Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at AIA Austin for our third committee meeting of 2026! Members will share reporting on deconstruction including happenings from the Circular San Antonio summit in February as well as updates on Water advocacy and continued planning for our quarterly roundtable events. \nView the full agenda here. \nThe Resiliency & Climate Response committee helps mitigate\, adapt\, and prepare for the ongoing and future impacts of climate change. We strive to identify practical solutions\, build awareness\, educate\, and advocate for urgency in climate resilience activities. We typically meet the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Join our email list to hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/resiliency-climate-response-meeting-4/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Advocacy Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T194510
CREATED:20251118T235048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T164642Z
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SUMMARY:ARE 5.0 Study Group
DESCRIPTION:ARE 5.0 Study Group\nAre you on your path to licensure? Do you need accountability buddies? Our doors are open! Come study individually or bring a group of colleagues and study together. Come for the resources\, stay for the camaraderie. The AIA Austin office at 801 W 12th street hosts a study group on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7:30pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. Our study group also communicates via Discord. Please email brianna_deleon@gensler.com and cc aia.austin.ep@gmail.com for questions and inquiries.\n\n\n\n\nOnce every other month the study group will have either a guest speaker or a guided work through an exam question. This will be accompanied by Food and Drink. More details TBA.\n\nFebruary 4\nApril 1\nJune 3\nAugust 5\nOctober 7\n\n\nARE Materials Available for Check-Out\nClick Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.aiaaustin.org/event/are-5-0-study-group-11-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:AIA Austin\, 801 W 12th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals Committee
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