2. What is Forum? FORUM is the annual meeting of the AIAS and the global gathering of architecture and design students Learn about important issues facing architectural education and the profession Meet students from across the country Network with professionals and educators Interact with some of today's leading architects through keynote addresses, tours, workshops and seminars. Past Forums: Milwaukee (2008) Denver (2009) Minneapolis (2010)
11. Other Events Design Charrette Free, materials provided All day event, participate as a team Located in the Ryerson School of Architecture in downtown Architecture College & Career Expo meet face-to-face with architecture firms, graduate schools, product manufacturers, professional associations and other organizations Firm Crawl visit the offices of several the offices of several prominent Toronto design firms Chapter T-Shirt fair barter and sell AIAS and architecture-themed t-shirts
12. Transportation Options Option 1: Fly direct to Toronto (all quotes from Travelocity) Round trip from Springfield: $620 Round trip from Kansas City: $489 Round trip from St. Louis: $571 Option 2: Fly to Buffalo, NY, and take a bus to Toronto Round trip from Springfield: $482 Round trip from Kansas City: $376 Round trip from St. Louis: $303
13. PASSPORTS Approximately 4-6 weeks processing time $135/new applicant $110/renewals $35/passport cards (only if flying into Buffalo) Apply Online : first time and renewal
14. Costs Exact registration costs for Toronto not available yet From last year’s Forum: AIAS Member: $200Student Non-Member: $250Extra Beaux Arts Ball Ticket: $50Tours and workshops available at additional fees. Passport - $135 Travel - varies
15. What Next? Please fill out the interested student form Become an AIAS member $250 guaranteed for the first 15 students to sign up $75 deposit check required Will only cash check if you do NOT go to Toronto Sign up date beginning - TBA 2nd Forum meeting - date TBA