Opportunities
Calendar

June 29–October 14
Washington, D.C.
"The Architecture of R.M. Schindler" exhibition presented at the National Building Museum. The exhibit, which spans Schindler's career from the late 1910s through the 1950s, includes 110 drawings, 14 models, 90 photographs, and 12 pieces of furniture. For more information, call 202-272-2448, or visit www.nbm.org.

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.

July 19–20
Boston
PSMJ's "Project Managers Bootcamp," high-impact training in A/E project management. Offers 12 AIA CES learning unit hours. For more information about this seminar as well as sessions on other days in other cities, call 800-537-PSMJ or visit www.psmj.com.

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 8–11
Orlando
Society for Marketing Professional Services "National Marketing Conference," featuring keynote speaker Tom Peters. For more information, call 800-292-7677, ext.228, or visit www.smps.org/conf.

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.

August 16–18
Seaside, Fla.
"Great Houses for Great Neighborhoods: Traditional Neighborhood Housing Design," presented by Zimmerman/Volk Associates for the Seaside Institute. Group rates are available to stay at Seaside Cottages. For more information, call 850-231-2421 or visit www.theseasideinstitute.org.

August 23
New York City
Information session, 6:00-8:00 p.m., to acquaint prospective students with New York University's Real Estate Institute Diploma in Building Construction Management. Meet faculty and learn about program requirements. No charge, no reservation required. For more information, call 212-790-1343.

September 20–December 15
New York City
"Modern Architecture on the Upper East Side: Landmarks of the Future, an exhibition at the Gallery of the New York School of Interior Design focuses on 23 post-World War II buildings on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The work of Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Gwathmey Siegel, Kohn Pedersen Fox, and Tod Williams Billie Tsien is featured. For more information, call 212-472-1500, ext. 9, or visit www.nysid.edu.

September 20–October 27
Charleston, S.C.
The Preservation Society of Charleston's 25th annual "Fall Candlelight Tour of Homes and Gardens," self-paced walking tours of private homes, many of which are open to the public only for this event. Tours take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. For more information, call 843-722-4630 or visit www.preservationsociety.org.

September 21–December 31
Sweet Briar, Va.
The "Ralph Adams Cram at Sweet Briar: Dreams and Reality" exhibition, honoring the college's architect as part of its centennial celebration. For more information, contact Greg Moody, Sweet Briar College: phone, 434-381-6388; fax, 434-381-6263; or email, gmoody@sbc.edu.

September 24–25
Minneapolis
Seventh annual University of Minnesota "Health Care Facility Construction Management: Indoor Air Quality" conference. For more information, call 952-471-3891 or visit www.dehs.umn.edu/iaqconf.html.

September 26–28
Atlanta
The Certified Forest Products Council and the Global Forest and Trade Network cohost the Certified Forest Products International Conference and Showcase.. Topics center on the latest developments in forest certification and the next generation of certified forest products. Some educational workshops tailored specifically for architects and specifiers. For more information or to register, call 503-799-1839 or visit www.cfpconference2001.org.

October 3–10
Monterey Peninsula, Calif.
"The Test of Time: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future," 2001 conference of the Association for Preservation Technology International. Attendees will examine the long-term effects of restorations dating back to 1980. For more information, call Tim Seeden, APT, 630-968-6400, or visit www.apti.org.

October 6–8
Baltimore
The Door and Hardware Institute's 26th annual convention and exposition, including the annual "Forum for the Future: Change Creates Opportunity" management seminar. For more information, call 703-222-2010 or visit www.dhi.org.

October 29–November 1
New Orleans
The International Risk Management Institute's Construction Risk Conference. Optional seminar topics include design/build, construction defects, contractual risk transfer, and risk management boot camp. For more information, call 972-960-7693 or visit www.IRMI.com.

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