The Society of Architectural Historians is grateful for the support of our members and donors, especially during the pandemic, for it has enabled av福利社 to serve its members in creative new ways.
But we are not out of the woods yet. Pandemic restrictions and individual anxieties will continue to constrict travel and limit the size of gatherings for some time, impacting av福利社’s ability to conduct its programs to their fullest, resulting in revenue gaps.
For these reasons and more, is critical in helping av福利社 remain healthy and robust. With your support we will continue to provide educational resources and opportunities for engagement to our members and the public, including:
- av福利社 Annual International Conferences – with in-person and virtual opportunities to present and attend in 2023
- av福利社 Data Project Report – the first in-depth, data-driven study designed to assess the health of the fields of architectural, landscape, and urban history at institutions of higher education in the United States
- Jav福利社 – including open access virtual issues and Jav福利社 Roundtables comprised of short essays exploring new research directions and written by scholars at different career levels
- Member meetups – monthly online events for members to connect with each other and voice their needs and concerns to av福利社 staff and leadership
- av福利社 Strategic Planning Committee – will be seeking input through focus groups and surveys that will inform their development of a new 3–5-year plan for av福利社
- av福利社 IDEAS Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Accountability and Sustainability) – has been involved in decision-making at all levels and will continue to guide us as we work to create an inclusive and equitable culture at av福利社
- av福利社 CONNECTS – virtual programs that engage worldwide public audiences on themes concerning all aspects of the built environment.
- Affiliate Groups – shared interest groups for members that are expanding the focus and purview of av福利社’s programs and mentorships
- av福利社 Archipedia – our open access encyclopedia of the built environment of the US
- Buildings of the United States – with upcoming volumes on Maryland and Missouri
- av福利社ARA – with over 155,000 images of the built environment for teaching and research
- av福利社 Commons – our ever-growing online community for av福利社 members
- Fellowships and stipends – for travel to attend and present research at the av福利社 conference and conduct research. Last year, av福利社 awarded fellowships and stipends to 50 graduate students and emerging scholars.
- Charnley-Persky House – ongoing stewardship of the house, which is open to the public for tours throughout the year
As you can see, we are developing new and expanded ways to engage and serve our members. The work ahead is exciting, but we need your support to make it happen. Your tax-deductible gift of any amount will help us meet continuing challenges and provide our members and the public with valuable educational resources.
Thank you.
With best wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season,
Pauline Saliga
Executive Director
