Join us for a week of insightful and engaging lectures featuring distinguished alumni of the FIU School of Architecture.
Every February, we reconnect with our alumni, highlighting their professional and creative achievements while inviting them to share their expertise with our currently enrolled students. From panels to studio visits, this year’s programming includes special lectures hosted by all three departments.
Here is the lineup for PAW 2026:
Monday, February 2, 2026
Professional Office Class for the Alumni Leaders Panel | Dept of Architecture
10:00 to 11:15 AM | PCA 135
Speakers:
Alex Castiello ‘20
Nathalie Guedes ’10
Nahshon White 24’
Moderated by Professors Jason Chandler & Alfredo Andia
Climate and Biodiversity Action Committee | Dept of Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design
5:00 PM | PCA 135
Speakers:
Sophia Neves ’23
Valeriia Tolkacheva ’23
Mitzi Napoles ’24
Aurora Alcaide ’18
Rose Gilson ’23
Irene Cambeyro ’20
Camilo Olano ’24
Moderated by Rocio Martinez
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Surface Workshop | Dept of Interior Architecture
2PM | PCA 135
Speakers:
Mauricio Gonzalez
Kaelsie Saravia
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Designing a Career: Reflections on Practice, Purpose, and Place | Dept of Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design
5PM | PCA 135
Speaker:
Carolina Jaimes 11′
PAW Studio Visit| Dept of Landscape Architecture + Environmental and Urban Design
2-6PM | PCA Studios
Speaker:
Miguel Hastings ’99 ’06
Faculty:
Simone Stark 23’
We look forward to an inspiring week that strengthens the connection between our alumni, faculty, and students across the FIU School of Architecture.
