Thursday, March 19: 1855 Broadway Reopens

As of Thursday, March 19, all buildings on the New York City campus, including the Edward Guiliano Global Center at 1855 Broadway, will be open with full services.

FRIENDS of the School of Architecture & Design

FRIENDS Mission

To promote a working relationship between the architecture, construction, and interior design professions and the 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).
17th Annual Alumni & FRIENDS Reception

  • 2024 – John Sorrenti, FAIA, FRAIC (B.S. ’72, M.B.A. ’78)
  • 2024 – Roxana Escobar Kariyannis, Assoc. AIA (B.Arch. ’00)
  • 2024 – Ghita Akkar (B.Arch. ’09)
  • 2023 – Ted Moudis, AIA (B.S.A.T. ’80)
  • 2023 – Christopher Savoglou, Assoc. AIA (B.S.A.T. ’78)
  • 2023 – Adele Rakower (B.Arch. ’11)
  • 2023 – Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. ’76)
  • 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
  • 2021 – Theresa M. Genovese (B.Arch. ’89)
  • 2020 – Roger P. Smith (B.Arch ’78) 2019
  • 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 Committee