AIA Signs New Accord with the Architects' Council of Europe

Selma Harrington, Hon. AIA, ACE President, and Clark D. Manus, FAIA, AIA President
2011 AIA Presidential Medalists Honored during Closing General Session

From Left: Carlos Alvarez Guzman, Hon. AIA, President, Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (not pictured); Selma Harrington, Hon. AIA, President, Architects’ Council of Europe (2010 Presidential Medal Recipient; awarded in 2011); George Kunihiro, FAIA, President, Architects' Regional Council of Asia; Clark D. Manus, FAIA, AIA President; Brian Zulaikha, Hon. AIA, President, Australian Institute of Architects; Alfonso Palafox Garcia, Hon. AIA, President, Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos de la Republica Mexicana
Thursday, May 12:
2:00-3:30 PM
TH222 Global Practice Session-International Committee Annual Update
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 211-213
6:30-8:00 PM
EV211 International Committee Reception
The reception for all international guests of the Institute, AIA officers, International Committee members, overseas members, and others interested in international issues and practice. Hosted by Helen D. Hatch, FAIA, 2011 chair, International Committee. Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, Versailles Ballroom
Friday, May 13:
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
International Presidents' Forum Looks at Architects' Role in Disaster Recovery: "Architects have the creative ability to envision what should happen," says Robert Ivy, FAIA, Chief Executive Officer/EVP of the AIA.

12:30-2:00 PM
EV309 International Presidents' Luncheon
Hosted by Jeffrey Potter, FAIA, AIA President-elect.
$45
Convention Center 342
2:00-3:00 PM
EV310 International Open Member Forum
Open meeting of the AIA overseas members, chaired by Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA, AIA International Director.
Convention Center 350-351
Saturday, May 14:
8:30-10:00 AM
SA424 Honorary Fellows: Global Perspectives on Regionalism
Convention Center 265-266