9 Equity by Design At AIA Utah, we strive to educate and promote equitable practice through design. AIA Utah has resources to educate and take action around race, equity and inclusion. The Equity by Design committee is committed to keeping the conversation current and inviting all to the table. Sustainability & Stewardship The AIA provides valuable resources for firms striving to attain the 2030 Commitment. AIA Utah is committed to providing Building Envelope education to its Utah Members through panels and podcasts. Don’t forget to listen to the more current podcast on building resilience. Conferences AIA Members receive discounts for AIA National Conference and AIA Grassroots. The nice thing about the AIA Utah conference is that there is room to get involved. Conference planning is happening NOW. If there is something you would like to see, get involved. Involvement can vary – from an email, a phone call or joining one of our eight committees to express what you want to see at the AIA Utah Conference. All AIA Utah committees work to incorporate professional development, networking, conferences, education, and advocacy through the lens of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Benefits of an AIA Utah Membership have the potential to expand from metrics and resources to true connections. The more you put into the organization as an active participant, the more you get out of the organization. As one of our AIA legends, Mike Stransky, said elsewhere in this issue of REFLEXION, “I was an active member of AIA. I met hundreds of men and women across the country who I got to share my experience with and they with me, and a number of those we partnered with on work because we had mutual respect for one another, and they brought something to the table that we didn’t have. I cherish that part of my career. That was a big part of my life. It was very rewarding.” b AIA Utah works to actively promote new continuing education credits through its committees, local lecture series, and conferences. If there are educational topics you would like to see, contact the committee closely associated. In addition to contacting your local committees, there are several highly rated on-demand courses for free or at a discounted rate through AIAU and AIA’s Course Catalog. The AIA Continuing Education System online tracks your continuing education record, making it a breeze to keep up licensure.
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