WashU Sam Fox School

What *is* urban design, though? Senior Lecturer Jonathan Stitelman, MArch/MUD '11, breaks it down. #washusamfoxschool #architecture #design #urbandesign

We are deeply saddened to share that Sam Fox, a business and civic leader who was one of our school's most enthusiastic champions and among St. Louis’ most prominent philanthropists, died Monday, Dec. 2, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Desloge, Mo., Fox described WashU as “the place where the whole world came alive for me.” He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from WashU's Olin Business School in 1951 and married Marilyn Fox, a fellow WashU student in 1953. For decades, Sam and Marilyn supported WashU through their leadership and service as well as numerous fellowships, scholarship programs, and endowed professorships. “Sam was truly one of a kind,” said Carmon Colangelo, the Ralph J. Nagel Dean of the Sam Fox School and the E. Desmond Lee Professor for Collaboration in the Arts. “While never forgetting his humble beginnings, he embodied the very best of a philanthropist, entrepreneur, businessman, husband, father and patron of the arts and culture." In 2018, the Sam Fox School established the Sam and Marilyn Fox Professorship, currently held by Aki Ishida. Four years later, the couple permanently endowed the Sam Fox Ambassadors Graduate Fellowships, which each year provide full-tuition waivers for 10 outstanding graduate candidates, drawn from both the Graduate School of Art and the Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design. “Sam’s extraordinary generosity and unwavering support of our mission have left an indelible mark,” Colangelo added. “He and Marilyn have enriched the lives of countless students, faculty and community members. He lived a truly remarkable life and has left behind an extraordinary legacy.” Our thoughts are with the Fox family at this difficult time. For more on Sam's legacy at WashU and in the Sam Fox School, visit samfoxschool.washu.edu. 1. Photo: Pamella Henson 2. Photo: Stan Strembicki/Sam Fox School 3. Photo: Joe Angeles/WashU 4. Courtesy Fox family

By the year 2050, urban water demand will increase by 80% and climate change will alter the quantity and timing of surface water in regions that are already experiencing water shortages. Under these conditions, conflict between urban and agricultural areas over water will increase. Urban wastewater reuse is a potential solution to these conflicts, returning wastewater rich in plant nutrients to agricultural areas in exchange for priority access to water, but there are risks. Assistant Professor Seth Denizen is collaborating with Christina Seibe at the National Autonomous University of Mexico to investigate the set of urban policies and practices that would make wastewater agriculture sustainable in central Mexico. Their research is funded by a $25,000 Global Incubator Seed grant, supported by the Office of the Provost, the “Here and Next” strategic plan, and the Millard family gift to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. Photos: Devon Hill / WashU https://lnkd.in/gCAcQuci

Undergraduate students in Typography and Letterform: the Design of Language recently pinned up their pixel typeface and specimen poster design project for critique. The course taught by Senior Lecturer Becca Leffel Koren explores design strategies required to make individual forms into a family of types through exercises in tracing, drawing, letterpress printing, and collage. #washusamfoxschool #washu #designschool

Senior Lecturer Jonathan Stitelman on the value of studying urban design in St. Louis. #architecture #design #urbandesign

WashU's new two-year Master of Design for HCI and Emerging Technology balances collaborative research, studios, ethics, and leadership. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/geWydgbR Jonathan Hanahan #washu #washusamfoxschool #uxdesign #digitaldesign #digitalproductdesign

The Sam Fox School's Scholars in Art and Architecture Celebration returned to an in-person event last month. The event was an opportunity to recognize the incredible accomplishments of our students and generosity of those who support them through scholarships. Photos: Carol Green / WashU

Who do you design for? Learn more about WashU's new, two-year Master of Design for HCI and Emerging Technology. Details at https://lnkd.in/geWydgbR Jonathan Hanahan #washu #washusamfoxschool #uxdesign #digitaldesign #digitalproductdesign

Alum Jonathan Stitelman, MArch/MUD '11, made the leap from architecture to urban design. Stitelman loved buildings but wanted a more expanded design practice. He realized that public spaces were a place for the public voice to come through and that urban design has the potential for collaboration with the experts working on environmental challenges. #washusamfoxschool #architecture #design #urbandesign

Learn more about WashU's new, two-year Master of Design for HCI and Emerging Technology. Details at https://lnkd.in/geWydgbR Jonathan Hanahan #washu #washusamfoxschool #uxdesign #digitaldesign #digitalproductdesign