Facilities
9/27/17
The School of Architecture and Planning is housed in historic Hayes and Crosby Halls on UB's South Campus. Our state-of-the-art facilities and academic resources include the latest technology in digital fabrication and computing to a specialized library for architecture and planning.
History
4/22/16
The School of Architecture and Planning was created half a century ago as a direct challenge to orthodox design education. We live those original principles today, committed to architecture and planning as interdisciplinary problem-solving enterprises, rooted in social engagement, nourished by research-in-practice, animated by making and doing, and committed to meeting the needs of clients, communities, and society in an increasingly complex urban world.
Visit the School
5/28/20
Schedule a virtual tour. Find information about our home, the Buffalo Niagara region and find the information you need about the joining the School of Architecture and Planning.
Contact Us
7/12/18
Employment
12/21/20
The School of Architecture and Planning is on a strong trajectory of growth with goals to expand our faculty in both the Department of Architecture and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

Our Departments
10/7/20
Join us as we create beautiful, healthy and ecologically sound communities through the study and practice of architecture and planning.
Scholarships and Fellowships
11/17/20
The School of Architecture and Planning, in partnership with the university, our alumni, our faculty and staff, and our philanthropic supporters, provides support to our undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to tuition scholarships, stipends for travel and supplies, and support for study abroad, our students, like our faculty, are actively engaged in teaching, research, and service—and are rewarded for their hard work.
Study Abroad
3/1/18
Whether testing ideas in Madrid or engaging the built landscape of Tokyo, the School of Architecture and Planning offers a wide range of life-changing study abroad and travel opportunities. Options include exchange programs, summer study abroad as well as research-specific and course-related travel opportunities both domestic and abroad.
Courses
12/7/20
Search current graduate and undergraduate course and studio offerings at the School of Architecture and Planning.
Our Work
12/16/20

Dean's Council
3/11/20
The Dean’s Council is a leadership group of friends of the School of Architecture and Planning dedicated to raising the global profile of the school and advancing its academic programs and research enterprise. Members of the Dean’s Council include distinguished alumni and leading professionals, from firm executives to educators. As champions of the School of Architecture and Planning, members leverage their diverse expertise and leadership positions to forge new connections and build the school's network of support.
Student Organizations
2/2/21
Alumni Update
3/11/20
Stay connected! Update your profile below and let us know where you are and what you’re up to. As graduates of our programs, your stories of success inspire our students and enhance the reputation of the school on an international platform.

Video Gallery
5/7/19
Alumni Magazine
3/11/20
Commencement
4/20/21
Communications Toolkit
8/5/19
A repository of tools, resources and guidance for faculty, staff and students in implementing consistent, compelling communications for the School of Architecture and Planning
Visitor Directions, Parking & Info
11/11/19
Find information about our home, the Buffalo Niagara region and find directions you need to plan your event visit.

Search for jobs and internships
3/15/18
We are committed to helping you connect to the latest information on employment and professional development opportunities. Explore jobs and internship offerings through the following resources.
Alumni
5/27/20
From Buffalo to Shanghai, our more than 5,700 alumni are building the School of Architecture and Planning legacy through inspirational practice.
Events and Exhibitions
7/12/18
Alumni Magazine
11/5/19

Administration and Staff

Under the guidance of academic leadership, staff of the School of Architecture and Planning provide critical support to faculty and students and reinforce the school's engagement with alumni, friends and partners in the community. Core areas of support include academic affairs. information technology and instructional services, financial management and external affairs.

Academic Leadership

Robert Shibley
Dean and Professor
121 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3981
Email: rshibley@buffalo.edu
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Korydon Smith
Professor and Chair, Department of Architecture
127 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5908
Email: khsmith@buffalo.edu
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Daniel Hess
Professor and Chair, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
126 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3671
Email: dbhess@buffalo.edu
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Joyce Hwang
Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Architecture
127 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5906
Email: jh96@buffalo.edu
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Samina Raja
Associate Dean, Research and Inclusive Excellence
Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning
233C Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5881
Email: sraja@buffalo.edu
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Martha Bohm
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Associate Professor, Department of Architecture
130 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5214
Email: marthabo@buffalo.edu
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Dean's Office Staff

Marion Brush
Office Assistant
126 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3473
Email:brush@buffalo.edu
Barbara Carlson
Research Administrator
118 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3920
Email: carlsonb@buffalo.edu
Christopher Day
Director of Advancement
113 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5073
Email: cmday2@buffalo.edu
Thomas Goergen
Director of Personnel and Finance
121 Hayes Hall
Email: tbgoerge@buffalo.edu
Joelle Haseley
Executive Assistant to the Dean
121 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3981
Email: jes46@buffalo.edu
Bruce Majkowski
Associate Dean and Adjunct Associate Professor
117 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3335
Email: bruce@buffalo.edu
Subbiah Mantharam
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Information Officer
120 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3793
Email: subbiah@buffalo.edu
Rose Orcutt
Architecture & Planning Librarian, University Libraries
Abbott 302
Phone: (716) 645-1325
Email: rmorcutt@buffalo.edu
Maryanne Schultz
Staff Support, Research and Inclusive Excellence
238 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5897
Email: mps7@buffalo.edu
Rachel Teaman
Assistant Dean for Communications
115 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3794
Email: rmansour@buffalo.edu

Departmental Staff

Norma Everett
Graduate Program Administrator
126B Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3283
Email: norma.everett@buffalo.edu
Stacey Komendat
Graduate Program Administrator
126C Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3671
Email: staceyga@buffalo.edu

Academic Affairs

Holly Cook
Senior Staff Asssistant for Academic Services
126 Hayes Hall
Phone: 716-829-3402
Email: hlcook@buffalo.edu
Gregory Delaney
Director of Recruitment and First Year Experience
128 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5884
Email: gldelane@buffalo.edu
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Kevin Donovan
Director of Graduate Recruitment
129 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5224
Email: kpd2@buffalo.edu
Christy Krawczyk
Academic Advisor
131 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5909
Email: cmkrawcz@buffalo.edu
Doug McCallum
Manager of Digital Communications for Academic Services
237 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3337
Email: mccallum@buffalo.edu
R. J. Multari
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Adjunct Instructor
132 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3354
Email: multari@buffalo.edu
Rachel Skrzypek
Staff Assistant for Academic Affairs
126 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3614
Email: rachelsk@buffalo.edu

Fabrication

Lindsay Romano
Director of Fabrication
2 Parker Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5923
Email: lnfolger@buffalo.edu
Wade Georgi
Manager, Shop Services
2 Parker Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3510
Email: wgeorgi@buffalo.edu
Daniel Vrana
Manager, Fabrication Services
2 Parker Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3510
Email: danielvr@buffalo.edu

Information Technology

Samantha Stricklin
Manager, IT Services
326A Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-3351
Email: sls23@buffalo.edu
Jason Hatfield
IT Staff Member
326B Hayes Hall
Phone: (716)829-5920
Email: jrh7@buffalo.edu
Matthew Hervan
IT Staff Member
326 Hayes Hall
Phone: (716) 829-5894
Email: mghervan@buffalo.edu

Celebrating our first 50 years with big ideas and bold action for the next.

Administration and Staff

Academic Leadership

Robert Shibley

Korydon Smith

Daniel Hess

Joyce Hwang

Samina Raja

Martha Bohm

Dean's Office Staff

Marion Brush

Barbara Carlson

Christopher Day

Thomas Goergen

Joelle Haseley

Bruce Majkowski

Subbiah Mantharam

Rose Orcutt

Maryanne Schultz

Rachel Teaman

Departmental Staff

Norma Everett

Stacey Komendat

Academic Affairs

Holly Cook

Gregory Delaney

Kevin Donovan

Christy Krawczyk

Doug McCallum

R. J. Multari

Rachel Skrzypek

Fabrication

Lindsay Romano

Wade Georgi

Daniel Vrana

Information Technology

Samantha Stricklin

Jason Hatfield

Matthew Hervan

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