May 30–June 1
Las Vegas
"Lightfair International" conference and trade show, including new-product displays at the trade show, awards presentations, and special events. For more information or to register, call 800-450-1106 (U.S. and Canada) or 708-786-4120 (international) or visit www.lightfair.com.

May 30–June 2
Halifax, Nova Scotia
"The Festival of Architecture: Legacies . . . with Attitude!" the 2001 edition of Canada's largest architectural conference, presented by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and the Nova Scotia Association of Architects. Activities range from a celebration of excellence in Canadian architecture to continuing education sessions and a trade show. Visit www.raic.org; or contact Iona Green: phone, 613-230-2323, ext. 252; or email, igreen@groupaction.com

June 3
Kansas City
"Design of Commercial Ground-Source Heat Pumps," an instructor-directed course by the ASHRAE Learning Institute. Visit www.ashrae.org or call 800-527-4723.

June 4
Deadline for submission to the Dinkeloo Fellowship Competition for recent architecture-school graduates, sponsored by John Dinkeloo bequests, the American Academy in Rome, and the Van Alen Institute. The biennial award, a residency at the American Academy in Rome January–February 2002, goes to the winning entry in a design portfolio competition. The theme of the 2001–2002 fellowship is "Design and the Ecology of Public Life." Visit www.vanalen.org/institute/update.htm or contact Zoe Ryan, 212-924-7000, ext.9, or zryan@vanalen.org.

June 8
Deadline for registration to the Concept Plan Competition for Development of an Integrated Arts, Cultural, and Entertainment District, West Kowloon Reclamation (WKR), Hong Kong. The commission is to integrate the WKR into an arts, cultural, and entertainment district and thereby create a new look for Victoria Harbor. Submissions are due by September 29, 2001. For details, visit www. plb.gov.hk/competition.

June 13–15
Miami
A/E/C Principals Boot Camp, sponsored by PSMJ Resources, explains techniques and strategies of today's most successful A/E firm leaders. Earn 12 AIA/CES learning-unit hours. To register or obtain information on other conferences, contact PSMJ, 800-537-PSMJ, 617-965-0055, or www.psmj.com.

June 15
Raleigh
"Advanced Project Management" course for senior project managers who want to sharpen their leadership skills, by ZweigWhite Associates. Earn six AIA CES learning-unit hours. For more information on this or other conferences, call 800-466-6275 or visit www.zweigwhite.com.events.

June 18–20
Chicago
"Neocon, the World's Trade Fair for Interior Design and Facilities Management." The AIA is a participating organization of this annual event at Chicago's Merchandise Mart. For more information, call 800-677-6278 or visit www. merchandisemart.com/neocon.

June 29–July 3
Chicago
"Form/Reform," the national conference on environment and art for Catholic worship, including tours of worship spaces. For more information, call 815-395-2150 or visit www.TMConferenceServices.com.

July 5–7
Hong Kong
"Remaking the Framework of the Architectural Education for the 21st Century" conference, organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Commonwealth Association of Architects, and Architects Regional Council of Asia. For more information, phone 852 2511 6323 or email hkiasec@hkia.org.hk.

July 13
Postmark deadline for entries to the "2001 Excellence on the Waterfront" competition recognizing top-quality waterfront projects, comprehensive waterfront plans, and outstanding citizen efforts. Sponsored by the Waterfront Center. For more information, phone 202-337-0356, fax 202-625-1654, or visit www.waterfrontcenter.org.

August 1
Deadline for Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants worldwide. The program offers 25 lecturing/research awards in architecture and urban planning for the 2002-2003 academic year. Awards for both faculty and professionals range from two months to an academic year or longer. Visit www.cies.org, or contact The Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden St., NW, Suite 5-L, Washington, DC 20008; 202-686-7877; or apprequest@cies.iie.org.

August 11
Philadelphia
Meeting of ASTM Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities, in conjunction with the American Correctional Association. Contact Jim Olshefsky, 610-832-9714 or jolshefs@astm.org.

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