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TH404 Shadow an Architect Program Volunteer Mentor Orientation
Thursday, May 17, 2012
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
1 LU

If you're participating as a volunteer mentor for the AIA Shadow an Architect Program, this session is for you! Learn from past volunteer mentors about the history and purpose of the program and what to expect. This engaging and informational session will prepare you for the day ahead as you introduce local youth to the profession of architecture.

Please register for this event by logging into the 2012 AIA National Convention web site.

Participants on the Expo floor during the 2011 Shadow an Architect Program

EV304 Shadow an Architect Program
Friday, May 18, 2012
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center

You can make a difference in the life of a young student. Be a mentor for the day to D.C.-area students who have an interest in architecture. Guide them to the Diversity Lounge, the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Lounge, and onto the Expo floor, and answer their questions about architecture and the architecture profession. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the next generation of up-and-coming architects! Sponsored by the AIA Diversity Council.

Please register for this event by logging into the 2012 AIA National Convention web site.