by Meg Calkins, FASLA, FCELA

After four years as NCSU LAEP Department Head, Meg Calkins, FASLA, FCELA, will step down at the end of the month to devote more time to her teaching and scholarship. Under Calkins’ leadership, department enrollments increased by approximately 50% and underrepresented minority student enrollment increased from 2% to 8%. She led the faculty through a successful accreditation visit, recruited a new Director of the Natural Learning Initiative, and facilitated a substantial increase in funded research. Gene Bressler will serve as Interim Head for one year while a search for a new Head is conducted.

NC A&T BSLA Graduates

• Austin Lenard

• Jose Carcamo

• Jeffery Daniels

• Danielle Jefferson Freeman

• Shakira Hood

• Shykeem Lloyd

• Iyanla McSwain

• Chris Thomas

Do you want to share your passion for Landscape Architecture with your State Representative and Senator? Join us in Raleigh on June 22 for State Advocacy Day.

You’ll enjoy refreshments with your legislators as you discuss current projects or policies that allow you to make a positive and substantial impact on our state’s economy and environment.

Afraid you won’t know what to say? Don’t worry! We’re hosting an information and training session with our Lobbyist on Tuesday, June 21 from 9:30-10:30 am, via Zoom.

Your unique experience and one-of-a-kind perspective are important. Share your stories with your representatives to show them why Landscape Architecture is important to NC. Register now!

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1.5 NCBLA Credits

Are you joining us for another short downtown walk and sketch crawl this year in Durham? The NCASLA Emerging Professionals Committee is excited to host a sketch crawl event with AIA Triangle EP/YAF collaboration. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 10:30 am-1:00 pm.

We will visit the Carolina Theatre of Durham, Durham Central Park, and Five Points Plaza to sketch. Come and share your drawings with us.

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by Hollie Colony, PLA, ASLA

Happy World Landscape Architecture Month! I bet if we polled people on what they thought the most important day in the month of April is, the majority would say ‘Tax Day’, April 15. I also bet that if you asked a landscape architect the same question, they may try to convince you that last week of April is where it’s at! Annually, we celebrate Frederick Law Olmsted’s (FLO) birthday on April 26 and Arbor Day (typically celebrated on the last Friday of the month) so it’s a week filled with design, history, trees, and the environment! Does it get any better?

This April 26, we not only get to celebrate FLO’s birthday, but it’s the big 2-0-0! Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about finding a cake large enough to accommodate 200 candles, but I do hope you all are able to do something to celebrate. Not that we need another reason to bookmark April 26, but it is also the last day to register with the Advanced Rate for our conference in Wilmington. So, if there is a day to remember this month, it’s not that your taxes are due on April 15, it’s April 26!

by Jael Wagoner, PLA, ASLA

Planning for the 2022 NCASLA Conference on Confluence is in full swing! In addition to a captivating Keynote, we have many exciting field sessions and presentations planned for you. We are expecting a great turnout of attendees and exhibitors so don't miss out on this great opportunity for learning, networking, and fellowship.

The 2022 marks the return of in-person awards recognition across many industries and Landscape Architecture is no exception. The 2022 NCASLA Conference Committee is excited to share that we will be honoring the NCASLA awards winners during the Awards Gala that will be held the evening of Friday, May 20th. We are excited to see you dressed to impress in your classiest cocktail attire!

Hello NCASLA members,

Please join the Triangle section as we celebrate Frederick Law Olmsted's 200th birthday in downtown Raleigh.

To RSVP, click on the link below by April 22 to secure your spot.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!
Lexi Chacalos, NCASLA Triangle Section Chair

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Have you considered throwing your hat into the ring for an NCASLA Executive Committee position? We need your unique ideas and one-of-a-kind perspective!

If you feel that you can, or know someone who might want to, the call for nominations starts April 1, 2022, and closes April 30, 2022. To be considered, complete the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FORM.

by Hollie Colony, PLA, ASLA

It is starting to feel a bit like spring! I hope you all have seen the announcements for the NCASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture, Conference on Confluence, Thursday May 19 – Saturday May 21st in Wilmington, NC. We are all really excited about it! If you know anyone who wants to sponsor a portion of the conference, please check out this page for all the various options!

There are also efforts under way to get ready for World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM) and the 200-year celebration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s (FLO’s) birthday. We will be discussing various ways to celebrate WLAM as a Chapter at our monthly meeting on March 10.

ASLA has launched the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program to support women of color in their pursuit of landscape architecture licensure and increase racial and gender diversity within the profession.

In its inaugural year, the program will provide 10 women of color with a two-year, personalized experience that includes up to $3,500 to cover the cost of sections of the Landscape Architectural Registration Exam (LARE), along with exam preparation courses, resources, and mentorship from a licensed landscape architect.