Photo by Thomas Shea |
Geoffrey J. Brune ENRON TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Brings Real World to Classroom
Theory meets the real world in Geoffrey Brune’s
architecture classes.
“I have a passionate commitment to the student community through
maintaining high standards for faculty and curriculum,” Brune
said. “I share a continuous exchange of conversation concerning
students’ work.”
Brune is an associate professor at the Gerald D. Hines College of
Architecture, where he has been for 19 years. He is the 2005 recipient
of the Enron Teaching Excellence Award, which carries with it a
$5,000 prize.
High standards of excellence, challenging projects and real world
experience are characteristics of a Brune class. Fellow architects
applaud his want to expose students not only to real world experiences,
but experiences that underscore a need for community awareness.
“When professors find non-profit community organizations to
work with architecture students everybody wins,” said Barry
Moore, senior associate at Gensler architecture firm. “Our
community and university are richer for his professional commitment
to both.”
Staff writer Marisa Cannon |