Dustin Rehkamp Earns Distinct Healthcare Design Certification

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Dustin Rehkamp Earns Distinct Healthcare Design Certification

LEO A DALY Celebrates Rehkamp’s Excellence and Leadership as he is board-certified by the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)

Dustin Rehkamp is an American College of Healthcare Architects board-certified healthcare architect

Of the 120,000+ licensed architects in the United States, only 405 are active Board-Certified healthcare architects through the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) and acknowledged by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dustin Rehkamp, AIA, ACHA is proud to be a part of this distinguished network that also includes teammates Rebecca Davis and Jeff Monzu.

“In order to collaborate and innovate with healthcare clients, we need specific and continuous knowledge of how these complex facilities function from a business operations perspective too,” shared Rehkamp. “The ACHA certification program creates a dedicated network to improve healthcare design as it spotlights and connects the architects who have met the rigorous standards of this certification that signifies reliability, experience, and excellence in the practice of healthcare architecture.”

Rehkamp sees immense value in networking and knowledge sharing across the AEC industry. He cites the critical issue of losing the wisdom of several healthcare architects who are nearing retirement. “We need to focus on stopping information loss with succession planning. As we come together to advance patient care, we also come together to give the next generation a sustainable launch pad.”

Rehkamp has dedicated nearly all his 20-year architecture career to healthcare design. His success includes work with some of the largest healthcare organizations on complex projects that include campus planning and development, project management and client service.

“Dustin leads by example with experience and excellence,” celebrates Managing Principal Cindy McCleary, AIA. “In addition to being engaged and dedicated to healthcare, he intentionally invites other firms to join in the mission of advancing care and outcomes through integrated design knowledge sharing.”

Two of those recent dynamic panel-style presentations took place at the Minnesota Conference on Architecture 2023. Rehkamp includes other presenters and perspectives in detailed educational presentations on healthcare code requirements and the latest updates from the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) for healthcare. He believes this collective, non-competitive approach is critical to continuous improvement and creating healthy communities.

LEO A DALY Recognized for Leadership in Hospitality Industry

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LEO A DALY Recognized for Leadership in Hospitality Industry

Top interior designers inspire and help define 2024

A team of interior designers accepting an award.

The LEO A DALY Los Angeles studio earns NEWH 2024 TopID Award, a prestigious design award for excellence in the hospitality market. Since 2012, NEWH, Inc. distinguishes Top Interior Designers from around the world for their contribution to hospitality design and leadership.

“Recognition for design excellence and creativity that advances the hospitality industry is a tremendous honor for the firm and a reflection of our exceptionally talented team,” chimed Christy Coleman, Director of Design. “We also are pleased to help support NEWH’s objective of promoting scholarship, education and interest in the industry through our participation in the Los Angeles Chapter.”

guestroom with poster bed and ocean view

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Selection criteria for the TopID Award considers the firm’s luxury design portfolio with recent projects like Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. The award also recognizes LEO A DALY for inspiring others to exceed creative standards and give back to the industry through engagement with NEWH.

Leslie Suhr promoted to Commercial Market Sector Leader

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Leslie Suhr promoted to Commercial Market Sector Leader

The experienced architect excels with client service and consensus building

 

Leslie Suhr is promoted to Market Sector Leader for the Commercial sector in the Omaha studio of LEO A DALY

LEO A DALY celebrates the promotion of Leslie Suhr, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C to Commercial Market Sector Leader for the Omaha design studio. The dedicated and successful architect continues her remarkable 17-year career with the firm.

From intern to licensed architect to senior architect, Leslie’s broad project exposure and experience confirms her passion for serving the commercial market. Her long list of work includes Carson Group Headquarters, JE Dunn Omaha, and the Capitol District Marriott and multi-family development.

“Leslie is an exceptional architect and collaborator with nearly two decades of project experience and proven leadership with the firm,” emphasized Managing Principal Chris Johnson. “She has worked on multiple award-winning corporate headquarters and on several projects recognized as “Omaha’s Best Places to Work.”

As Commercial Market Sector Leader, Leslie effectively leads commercial, corporate headquarters, workplace and tenant improvement design teams through all types and sizes of commercial builds and renovations including hospitality and mixed-use developments. Deep experience allows her to quickly uncover value for commercial developers and owners across the dynamic market.

“My long career with LEO A DALY involves many mentors who influenced my success,” shared Leslie. “This opportunity is a meaningful milestone that allows me to lead from experience and example. I respect this established team and we are passionate about designing efficient solutions with sensitivity to occupant wellness and performance.”

Leadership, discipline and dedication drive Leslie’s life outside the office too. She is an active member of the American Institute of Architects and serves on the board of directors for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Omaha. Leslie also is a Staff Sargeant and highly skilled musician in the 43rd Army Band – Nebraska National Guard with 21 years of service.

Global Architecture & Design Award bestowed to LEO A DALY

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Global Architecture & Design Award bestowed to LEO A DALY

Thurgood Marshall Hall earns design excellence and innovation award

Thurgood Marshall Hall of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy

“Working with the University of Maryland to create this state-of-the-art environment for public policy education and the world’s first Do Good Institute has been an incredible journey and achievement for all involved,” celebrated Principal-in-Charge Rauzia Ally. “We are extremely honored and proud to be recognized for the powerful democratic design of Thurgood Marshall Hall.

Out of thousands of submissions from more than 45 countries, LEO A DALY’s Thurgood Marshall Hall earns outstanding built project in the Institutional category of the Global Architecture & Design Awards 2023 (GADA). Spanning architecture, landscaping, urban and interior design, selected entries are carefully evaluated by an international jury panel composed of established scholars, esteemed professionals, prominent press members, creative design professionals, and experienced entrepreneurs.

As a building dedicated to democratic thought, visibility and transparency were metaphors necessary to infuse into the design. “These ideals became organizing principles from every element of the interior program and exterior expression,” shared Global Design Principal Irena Savakova. “Activity and discourse are on display everywhere in the building and we integrated sound privacy without interrupting visual connectivity.”

 

students and professor sitting in discussion area

The jewel piece of the design concept is the deliberative chamber, an oval-shaped learning environment created for United Nations-style debate. The chamber was formally identified as a signature organizing element of the program, and as such it is placed as a floating, sculptural element within the transparent glass box of the East building entry. In this way, it becomes an object of curiosity and inspiration that can gather attention from all arrival pathways and energize the Gateway Plaza of the College Park university campus 

The high-performance design of Thurgood Marshall Hall includes a targeted, customized solar strategy. Location specific encapsulated translucent fins and shading trellises coincide with the solar cycle, maximizing sunlight, framing unique views and minimizing energy use. 

Rethinking the Future (RTF) established GADA in 2012 with the aim to sustainably advance the built environment and to connect and inspire the next generation across the globe. 

campus view from Thurgood Marshall Hall to chapel

Innovative Design Strategies Revolutionize Veterans’ Mental Health Access in New and Renovated Facilities

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Innovative Design Strategies Revolutionize Veterans’ Mental Health Access in New and Renovated Facilities

This Veteran’s Day, LEO A DALY proudly commemorates its impactful journey in designing state-of-the-art VA mental health facilities from coast-to-coast.

An outdoor image of the Tampa VA facility with the sun setting in the west.

Image courtesy of Cullinan Properties

The 2019 Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act was introduced to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and expand access to integrative health services for all Veterans. From coast to coast, LEO A DALY, a leader in VA healthcare facility design, is collaborating with the VA and its healthcare providers to implement innovative mental health design strategies into both new constructions and renovated facilities. The goal is to streamline mental health access as an integral component of comprehensive Veteran care. 

Pete Yakowicz, LEO A DALY VP and National Director of Veterans Affairs Programs has dedicated over 42 years to working with the VA, including VA medical centers and clinics across the nation. He says, “We’re learning through collaboration with Veterans and their healthcare providers that prioritizing safety, comfort, and deliberate, trauma-informed design elements that reflect empathy, understanding and choice, can enhance the Veteran’s treatment experience and produce more positive outcomes. We are honored our work contributes to this important resource for the men and women who have defended our nation.”  

The Temple Terrace VA Clinic and Domiciliary in Tampa, Florida, which will begin seeing patients in January 2024 is the first facility to combine nearly every mental health service the VA offers in one location. It replaces three outmoded and undersized mental health clinics and integrates homeless Veterans care, PTSD treatment, suicide prevention services, substance abuse treatment and an inpatient treatment program.  

On the west coast is a renovated Building 209 on the West LA VA campus, which serves as a therapeutic and supportive residence for chronically homeless Veterans. A new Critical Care Center, which includes a 44-bed inpatient mental health unit and renovation of Building 500, the existing hospital, will result in an advanced, comprehensive, and pedestrian-centered medical campus dedicated to caring for the whole Veteran.  

Zach Klebba Picked for Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

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Zach Klebba Picked for Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

The national award places this LEO A DALY architect among the nation’s top young AEC professionals

An architect sitting on a blue couch, looking in the distance and smiling.
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Zach Klebba, AIA, has been selected as one of the distinguished recipients of Building Design + Construction Magazine’s “40 under 40” Award, chosen from a competitive pool of 170 entrants in the architecture, engineering, and construction field. This national accolade acknowledges emerging leaders under the age of 40 who exhibit exceptional dedication to their profession, active involvement in AEC organizations, significant career accomplishments, and a strong commitment to community service.

Zach expresses his gratitude for being acknowledged as an up-and-coming figure in the AEC industry, particularly for the recognition of his combined professional contributions and community involvement. He emphasizes, “Deriving inspiration from diverse experiences has been a driving force in my work. I believe we bear a significant responsibility to the communities we inhabit and serve. This is why I have made giving back a cornerstone of my life.”

A love for design is all in the family

His passion for design was kindled by his father, who transitioned from carpentry for Air Force One to the world of construction, unrolling blueprints on the family kitchen table. From a young age, Zach was captivated by these drawings, envisioning how lines on a page would ultimately materialize into tangible architecture. After a brief stint in journalism school that left him unfulfilled, he embarked on a six-year master’s program in architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Design and a Master of Architecture, he joined LEO A DALY as a designer. Within the firm, he brings a unique perspective, contributing innovative thinking and creative direction to projects across various market sectors, while also providing insights for new business ventures and participating in proposal design and client communications. Presently, he is narrowing his focus towards business development and the commercial market sector.

Throughout his decade-long tenure at LEO A DALY, Zach has not merely accepted challenges, but confronted them head-on. He underscores, “Embracing a teachable spirit is the most valuable trait a leader can possess, as it paves the way for a lifetime of boundless learning, opportunity, growth, and success.”

A group of architects working collaboratively at a desk, looking at plans.

 

Digging into the industry

Giving back to the industry that fuels his creativity is of utmost importance to Zach. In addition to founding and actively participating in several community organizations, he served a three-year term on the Greater Omaha Chamber’s Young Professionals Council and was chosen to be part of the esteemed Leadership Omaha program, becoming one of its youngest ever members. He also served as Associate Director on the AIA Nebraska Board for two years, where he initiated a mentorship program called the AIA Power Hour, revolutionizing engagement with industry professionals.

Committed to his community

Zach dedicates his spare time to his church and various charitable organizations. He established a non-profit called the Omaha Midnight Run, which organized a midnight 5k race through downtown Omaha. The mission was to stand as allies to the true superheroes in the community by partnering with groups already making a difference. As Executive Director of the non-profit, he orchestrated the efforts of over 150 volunteers and helped raise over $80,000 for the Hope Center for Kids and the Abide Network. Additionally, he collaborated with city police to create another event, the 5-0 Fitness Challenge, to raise funds for Special Olympics Nebraska and Omaha Crimestoppers, encouraging citizens to anonymously report crime. Among Zach’s career highlights are notable projects such as the Omaha VA Ambulatory Care Center, Blackstone Hotel renovation, Abu Dhabi Zayed Military Hospital, Carson Headquarters, and Aksarben Curling Club. He was previously honored with a 2020 Midland’s Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award.

LEO A DALY Earns Top Interior Design Award from The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) Dallas Chapter

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LEO A DALY Earns Top Interior Design Award from The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) Dallas Chapter

Winners are chosen as the elite firms who deliver exceptional interior design and provide support to NEWH 

A team of interior designers accepting an award.

The LEO A DALY Dallas studio was awarded a 2024 NEWH TopID Award, which is considered the highest honor bestowed upon an interior design firm within the organization’s awards programs. The award recognizes how design members of the chapter inspire others to exceed creative standards and give back to the industry through involvement and volunteerism with NEWH.  

Micaela Sheffield, Senior Interior Designer for LEO A DALY says the award feels especially rewarding, given the organization’s mission, stating, “NEWH is a globe-spanning community connecting the collective hospitality industry, offering leadership development, scholarships and education for the current and future hospitality designers. To receive this award from our colleagues in Dallas means we’re making an impact not only in designing celebrated hospitality environments, but also giving back to the industry as a whole.”

As part of the judging criteria, LEO A DALY submitted their interior design work on Shore House at the Del, which opened in 2022 as the crowning achievement of the multi-year master plan for the revitalization of the historic Hotel del Coronado. Coastal California Casual, the owner’s vision for this seaside hotel, was brought to life through creative interior design and embracing the hotel’s breathtaking location. Drawing inspiration from its rich legacy, the project challenged designers to preserve a 150-year tradition of iconic luxury while manifesting a contemporary, casual experience. 

LEO A DALY's design for Shore House at the Del blends historic inspiration with modern luxury.

Copyright Lawrence Anderson

Kathy Chavez, Senior Associate and LEO A DALY Market Sector Leader, Hospitality was on hand to receive the award with the team and is honored to accept it for the second year in a row. She adds, “Winning this award is a testament to our commitment to designing dynamic, unforgettable spaces that help our clients craft moments, memories and one-of-a-kind experiences that keep their guests coming back time and again.”

The award was received by the team at the Dallas NEWH Fundraiser and Scholarship Dinner at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on October 20th, 2023. 

Sarvine Ashkan joins LEO A DALY

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Sarvine Ashkan joins LEO A DALY

The accomplished architect brings 25 years of healthcare design experience. 

Professional headshot of Sarvine Ashkan

Sarvine Ashkan, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, is the new Vice President and Market Sector Leader for Healthcare in LEO A DALY’s Los Angeles studio. With a career dedicated to advancing healthcare design, she is eager to collaborate with the team of healthcare professionals in the studio and across the firm.

Ashkan reflects on her choice to join LEO A DALY:
“Because of the alignment with my values and mission of ‘design excellence’ and ‘enhancing human experience’ LEO A DALY is a place that already feels like home to me. I have long admired the firm and this leadership opportunity expands the impact we can make by implementing innovative design ideas that would enhance patient and staff experience.”

Ashkan values partnership and prioritizes clients’ success, regardless of project scope or size. “She understands the opportunity architects have, through design and problem solving, to empower healthcare providers as they strive to serve our communities and those in need,” commented Managing Principal, Paul Coleman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP. “Sarvine is well respected among clients and professionals for her dedication to healthcare design and her community.”

Ashkan’s 35-year career and extensive management experience allows her to create and foster integrated high-performance teams and implement a collaborative lean culture across all projects. This, along with solid knowledge of California Building Code and OSHPD requirements positions her as the ideal leader to shape the future of healthcare environments. Ashkan’s portfolio includes work on large-scale, complex projects for some of the well-known health systems in the nation. As a member of the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), she is instrumental in notable design-build projects including the Harbor UCLA Replacement Medical Center.

Healthcare Design Magazine Taps LEO A DALY’s Jenn Ankerson to Discuss her Unique Perspectives

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Healthcare Design Magazine Taps LEO A DALY’s Jenn Ankerson to Discuss her Unique Perspectives

She shares her views on using empathy when designing healthcare spaces, the challenges that keep her up at night and her must-have book for successful workplace relationships. 

A woman standing in an office setting smiling at the camera.

 

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published online at Healthcare Design Magazine.

 

The associate, senior interior designer at LEO A DALY (Omaha, Neb.), talks about her introduction to healthcare design, love of creating order out of a mess, and uncanny sense of direction.

What drew you to a career in healthcare design?

While at the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, our professional practice class was taught by adjuncts, one of whom was Aneetha McLellan (now the executive director of health system engagement and design-thinking at Kimball International Health). She spoke with such passion about healthcare that it was hard not to be drawn into healthcare design.

What was your first healthcare project?

Working for HDR under the mentorship of interior designer Bob Holm for the design and construction of the Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha, Neb. It included a hotel-like experience for patients and families and comprised labor/delivery rooms, mother/baby patient rooms, and private neonatal intensive care unit rooms.

What lesson from that project do you still carry with you?

At the time of the project, I was a 25-ish year-old that had grieved the likely prospect of not being able to bear a biological child. We adopted our first son and then, several years later, gave birth in one of the labor and delivery rooms (LDR) I had designed at Methodist Women’s Hospital. Becoming a patient, I realized I had never put myself in the LDR while designing it. Empathy is critical to positive outcomes and we as healthcare designers must always put ourselves in the shoes of our users.

A medical office building with succulent art pieces on the wall. A nurse is checking in a patient.

Three healthcare design projects and your role

  • Nebraska Medicine Specialty Clinic at Village Pointe, Omaha, Neb., senior interior designer.
  •  VA Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma, a public-private partnership project for the Veterans Administration, interior design team in collaboration with GH2 and LEO A DALY.
  • West Los Angeles VA Critical Care Center, Los Angeles, senior interior designer. collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

What do you like best about working in healthcare design?

Being able to have a positive impact on the relationship between people and the environment they inhabit. Effective design is even more important in a healthcare environment where patients and their families are at their most vulnerable.

What challenges about your work keep you up at night?

I spend my bouts of sleepless nights scrutinizing interactions from the previous day. Was I able to communicate design intent clearly while building consensus among the team? Did I find words that were more constructive than critical? Was I vulnerable and authentic in my ability to show my peers that they matter to me? I want to ensure that I am a good steward of the role of healthcare designer, which means holding myself accountable for how I mentor young professionals, teach students, listen to clients, and ultimately create healing environments within multidisciplinary teams of people.

An unexpected item on your desk?

A 24-inch-long vintage, metal wallpaper roller, which was used to print repeating wallpaper patterns on paper. Whereas sometimes they are made of wood with metal patterns, this one is made completely of metal and is adorned with a simple repeating floral pattern. I love its fine craftmanship and get lost thinking about the quantities of wallpaper it must have mass-produced.

A vintage wallpaper roller sitting on an office desk. A metal filing cabinet is in the background.

 

Outside the office, we’ll likely find you …

Organizing something—anything really. I love creating order out of a mess.

Dog or cat?

I love big dogs! We welcomed a 1 1/2-year-old Leon Berger, named Moose, into our family last November and he’s such a good dog. He has a beautiful and quiet connection to our 12-year-old Charlie but conversely finds ways to get into mischief with our 4-year-old Emmett.

A brown dog sitting on a hammock, looking at the camera

Coffee or tea?

Unflavored iced tea, all day long. Lots of ice.

Morning person or night owl?

I’ve become a morning person over the last several years. The house is quiet, especially in the summer, and I enjoy the stillness of the morning as the sunrise begins to peak over the soft sloping landscape of crops directly outside my door. The dew begins to lift as a gentle and short-lived fog settles into the low areas and bands of trees. Wisps of clouds take on dramatic colors, then quickly dissipate to white when the sun rises above the horizon.

Favorite fashion trend?

I adore this age of “love your body.” The 1980s was full of a lot of things, but “loving yourself as you are” was not one of them. While we undoubtedly have a ways to go, I’m thrilled that my kids can grow up with visible role models of all sizes, gender identity, and diversity.

How did you make your first dollar?

My identical twin sister and I worked as “shadows” for a then-budding car museum in Lincoln, Neb., which started as the private collection of “Speedy” Bill Smith, who founded Speedway Motors in 1952 with his wife, Joyce. The company has become the country’s longest running speed shop, providing race car parts and aftermarket accessories to classic car enthusiasts. Along with my fearless mom, Joyce secured her place in my life as a strong female role model. She spent countless hours building a business, raising four sons, and managing staff and vendors, and she did it all with grace. Joyce began conversations with a fun story and ended them with a kind word.

Your go-to karaoke song

Totally showing my age, but “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice. It gets all the Gen-X and seasoned Millennials singing, but “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond gets everyone singing.

First album you ever bought

“Very Necessary” BY Salt-N-Pepa.

Cocktail of choice

Vodka with cranberry. It’s easy-peasy and tastes as anticipated regardless of strength.

Your hidden talent

My twin sister coined me as “JPS,” which stands for “Jennifer Positioning System.” I have an uncanny sense of direction and confidence if dropped into an unknown city. Digital tech makes everything easier but even equipped with a paper map, I can find my way.

If you weren’t an interior designer, you would be …

A care provider. My mom thought that I would become a nurse due to my grandpa’s progression of Alzheimer’s. When I was young, he moved into a memory care unit in Lincoln, Neb., where we learned about caring for someone who would slip in and out of the past. My dad visited him daily under the belief that if he was visible and friendly to the staff, that everyone would work as a team to provide better care. That’s a lesson I use daily: get to know the people within my reach. I strive to create authentic connections that build trust and create effective teams.

Favorite …

Quote “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” –– Brené Brown

Movie character Real-life professional racer and TV personality Jessi Combs, who was profiled in the documentary “The Fastest Woman on Earth.” She put in the time, effort, and sweat-equity to earn a respected place within a male-dominated industry.

Show to binge watch “Only Murders in the Building.” Actors Martin Short and Steve Martin make me cackle, and I enjoy the freshness of actress Selena Gomez opposite the two legends.

Weekend activity Tackling renovation projects on our 1960-era house, tending to our large vegetable and wildflower garden, or working on my 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan hot rod, or any other classic car we’re lucky to be stewards of, to get ready for the next road trip.

Band/musical artist I’m into a bit of everything including the 1960s tunes playing on the old radio in my dad’s personal mechanic shop.  My son is always slightly offended that I can sing the lyrics of just about any classic song he’s recently “discovered.”

Guilty pleasure Listening to podcasts, generally news sources that explain the economy, politics, and climate change. When that gets too gloomy, my favorite escape is “SmartLess,” hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. It features a surprise guest each week that can make me roar with laughter while I learn something new.

Snack when you travel I pack fruit snacks for the kids, but they’re secretly for me.

Sport Racecar building. I grew up in my dad’s shop with hotrods and racecars. My dad and his friend built a land speed racecar called the MacKichan/Schulz Streamliner to race on the salt at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The project started in 1988 when I was 6 years old, and we all quickly became part of the race crew. It became a core part of my life and taught me to work diligently to realize success, regardless of the barriers.

A red streamliner race car in the desert.

 

Team I grew up in Lincoln with Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Go Big Red!

Book The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White. I re-visit it each spring semester when I ask students to read it as part of my professional practices curriculum. It reminds me to not only show appreciation to the people around me each day but also to tailor appreciation to each person so that it’s meaningful.

City to visit Omaha, Neb. We are the world headquarters to several top A/E firms, boast many wonderful award-winning projects, home to several Fortune 500 companies, and known as Silicon Prairie. Omaha has also cultivated a spectacular art scene with the Kiewit Luminarium, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, and Joslyn Art Museum, just to name a few, along with some of the best foodie-sought restaurants, distilleries, breweries, and wineries in the region.

 

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