FRIENDS of NYIT School of Architecture & Design

FRIENDS Mission

To promote a working relationship between the architecture, construction, and interior design professions and NYIT School of Architecture and Design. And to:

Provide support for specific projects, lectures, scholarships, and programs that benefit the architecture and interior design programs.
Provide input with regard to current trends in the industry.
Identify and promote internships and career opportunities for current New York Tech students.
Support a mentoring program for current students.
Promote and enhance New York Tech's student led industry clubs (e.g., AIAS, ASID, and CMAA).

Upcoming Event: October 25, 2023

Past events

Previous Spotlight on Alumni

2022 – Robert A. McConnell, AIA (B.Arch. '82)
2022 – Arianna Armelli (B.Arch. '12)
2022 – Daniel Horn, AIA, LEED GA (B.Arch. '13)
2022 – Bentel & Bentel Architects, honoring Fred and Maria Bentel's family legacy
2021 – Steven Alessio (B.S.A.T. ’80) 2021 – Theresa M. Genovese (B.Arch. ’89)
2020 – Roger P. Smith (B.Arch ’78) 2019 – Denise M. Berger, Faia (B.Arch. ’86)
2019 – Joseph A. Chiarelli (B.S. ’92)
2018 – Thomas Scerbo, AIA (B.Arch. '98)
2018 – Deborah Verderame (B.S.A.T. '83)
2017 – Philip M. Bottega, AIA (B.S.A.T. '84)
2017 – Peter Ruggerio, AIA (B.Arch. '82)
2016 – Ark Latt, (B.Arch. '89)
2016 – Diana Allegretti, RA, LEED AP (B. Arch. '87)
2015 – John Gering, FAIA (B.Arch. '83)
2014 – Al Ronci, RA (B.S.A.T. "83)
2013 – George Kaufmann, RA (B.Arch. '77)
2012 – Vincent Melito, (B.S.A.T. '91)
2011 – Aret Lerian, (B.Arch. '99)

FRIENDS Executive Committee

Meet the FRIENDS Executive Committee