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So many amazing YSoA alumnae coming for “Women in Practice” this Friday at 5:00!

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Join us on Wednesday for our third Brown Bag of the semester with Stacy Spell! Stacy R. Spell is the project manager of Project Longevity - New Haven, a veteran of the United States Army Military Police Corp, and a retired New Haven Police Department Detective having worked in the major crimes unit, firearms unit, narcotics enforcement unit and the Connecticut State Police Gang Unit. He is currently on leave from his long-standing position as president of the West River Neighborhood Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of creating a green, peaceful community through events and community engagement. Stacy sits on the board of directors for the West River Neighborhood Services Corporation, Elmseed, the Dwight Development Corporation, is an active tutor at New Haven Reads, and the chairman of the Deacon Board of Pitts Chapel U.F.W. Baptist Church. He has received numerous civic awards for his community service, and was named the 2011 New Haven Independent “ Man of the Year.” His talk will focus on design as it relates to community engagement and improvement.

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Join us in the 4th Floor pit on Wednesday for a talk with Lori Brown, professor at the Syracuse University School of Architecture, and esteemed scholar and co-founder of ArchiteXX - a women in architecture group in NYC. Her work explores the intersections of architecture, art, geography, and women's studies. Lori is the author of Contested Space: Abortion Clinics, Women's Shelters and Hospitals. Her talk will focus on activism both within her work and the profession at large.

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We had an amazing talk today by Tatiana Bilbao who talked about some of her work, including on public space and affordable housing in Mexico!

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Bridging the Gap: A Tale of Bridges, Curtains, and Equality

In a world where bridges vie for attention like models on a catwalk, simplicity takes centre stage. Enter our unassuming bridge, straddling the Thames with the grace of a ballerina in steel-toed boots. Designed by the minds at OMA, it's not just a bridge—it's a trompe l'oeil masterpiece, fooling the eye with its invisible bracing and Vierendeel truss.

But hold your applause, folks, because this bridge isn't just about getting from A to B. No, it's a metaphorical picture frame, capturing the ever-changing scenery of London like a selfie-loving tourist. From the bustling streets of Pimlico to the leafy tranquillity of St. James Park, every vista is a stroke in the canvas of urban life.

And speaking of canvases, let's talk about those curtains. Mies van der Rohe may have had his Crown Hall, but we've got our bridge—with a curtain to match. Who needs walls when you've got a curtain that can part the waters and tell stories of equality, unity, and a darn good view of the Thames?

But wait, there's more! Just when you thought this tale couldn't get any more tangled, along comes Covid-19, crashing the party like an uninvited guest. Suddenly, the bridge becomes a symbol of political folly, a victim of shifting travel choices and a work-from-home revolution.

But fear not, dear readers, for in this tale of bridges and curtains lies a glimmer of hope. As the dust settles and Brexit looms large, perhaps our humble bridge can serve as a beacon of unity, a reminder that sometimes, the best way forward is to build bridges—both literal and metaphorical.

So here's to the bridge builders, the curtain raisers, and the dreamers who dare to defy convention. May their bridges be sturdy, their curtains be billowing, and their stories be told for generations to come.