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AIA to Host Dialogue on Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation will host a dialogue with author and photographer Andrew Feiler on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to explore the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The event will kick off Feiler’s exhibit, “Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color: The Past, Present, and Future of One Historically Black College,” which appears at the Octagon Museum from Oct. 30-Feb. 22. During the reception, AIA will also announce its new Future Architects Opportunity Grant, which will support architecture students at HBCUs.

Refreshments will be served during the event. Members of the media who plan to attend should contact AIA at media@aia.org.

WHEN: 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

WHERE:  Octagon Museum, 1799 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

WHO: Author and photographer Andrew Feiler.

About The Architects Foundation

As the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, the Architects Foundation attracts, inspires, and invests in a next-generation design community through scholarships and exhibitions. The Architects Foundation owns the historic Octagon building in the nation’s capital, activating the space to demonstrate the value architects and architecture bring to culture. For more information, visit the Architects Foundation website.

About AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.