Join renowned architects, architectural historians, conservators, and historic preservationists to discuss a history of campus architecture. Included are Reception and Spotlight Tours of the Colors of Old College Exhibition. 

All events are free and open to the public. Seats are limited. Register via this link.

APRIL 16, 2025 (2:00pm-4:30pm, Old College #212)

SCHEDULE

Moderator:  Peter Krawchyck, AIA, University Architect and Vice President of Facilities, Auxiliary Services, and Real Estate

Invited Speakers 

Architectural Historians

- Damie Stillman, Professor Emeritus, University of Delaware, Department of Art History; Past President of the Society of Architectural Historians 

- Bill Allen – Architectural Historian of the Capitol, Washington D.C.

- Barksdale Maynard—Architectural historian, Delaware

Historic Preservationists and Architects

- Paul Kapp, AIA – Architect and Historic Preservationist, University of Notre Dame; Historic Preservationist of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill campus. 

- Kevin Smith, AIA – Principal of Robert AM Stern Architects; Lead Designer for the South Academy Residence Hall and the Warner Hall Renovation projects, University of Delaware.

Conservators 

- Catherine Matsen, Winterthur Museum, Library & Garden, Conservation and Analytical Labs

- Natalie Karas, Building Conservation Associates, Inc.

Faculty Members

- Chandra Reedy, Center for Historic Architecture and Design

- Vimalin Rujivacharakul, Art History

- Anna Wik, Landscape of Architecture