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State of the Program, spring 2021 and beyond

April 9, 2021

The Program in Environmental Design is building on its core values and strong foundation to develop the finest educational experience for students. Several initiatives are underway for the remainder of the year.

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A message from the director: Black lives matter

June 10, 2020

I acknowledge that as a program there is a need for improvement to the ENVD culture, both inside and outside the classroom. It is difficult to admit that the actions and initiatives we have been taking are not always visible or communicated well, but I want to assure you that I am committed to working with you all to increase our awareness and take action against our flaws.

Standing together against hate and violence

Standing together against hate and violence

June 1, 2020

ENVD is a community that we all value. It is a community that I want to see thrive. It is a community that I want every individual to feel like they belong and are valued.

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A message from the director

March 31, 2020

Welcome (virtually) back ENVD students, from what was very likely a somewhat strange spring break. I hope this note finds all of you and your families healthy and doing well through this unprecedented event. I know that many of you are adjusting to the remote version of ENVD.

Paul Chinowsky during winter open house ribbon cutting ceremony

A message from the director

Jan. 14, 2020

I hope that all of you had a chance to get some rest and enjoy some downtime over the break. As we welcome 2020, we are excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of environmental design. We will be celebrating both the past and the future throughout this year. We will host special speakers, guest jurors and some surprises.

Paul Chinowsky and Chip the Buffalo

A message from the director

Sept. 10, 2019

It is hard to believe we are already in the third week of the semester. Everyone is in a routine and it is exciting to see the initial project reviews happening in studios. I hope all of our new first-year students are beginning to feel that they are a part of the ENVD community.

In this Feb. 20, 2015 file photo, traffic comes to a standstill along Interstate 25, in downtown Denver.

ENVD director discusses climate change on CPR

Dec. 3, 2018

ENVD Director Paul Chinowsky talked to Colorado Matters about the damages to come, and possible solutions.

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ENVD director helps lead White House climate report

Dec. 3, 2018

Paul Chinowsky, director of the Program in Environmental Design and co-author of a chapter in the climate change report released Friday, November 23, was quoted in the New York Times.