Highlighting Impactful Architecture and Design
AFO’s Community Event series bring people together to experience and discuss the intersection of community and architecture. Offered 3-4 times per year, these events dive into a range of subjects, feature influential design projects, highlight local nonprofits and community organizations, and touch on the architectural challenges that face Oregon and beyond.
We invite you to come join the conversation!
Our Community Event series is open to the public and offered free of charge to AFO members. Check out the event schedule below, and become a member or renew today!
2025 Community Events
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3 events,
Saturday Academy – EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys
EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:15-3:15pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades K-2 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: STEM (Science, … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – EXPLORERS (K-2): Engineering Journeys"
Saturday Academy – MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering
MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering Hosted by Saturday Academy When: Every Saturday, January 25-March 15, 2:30-3:45pm Where: University of Portland Serving: Youth grades 3-5 Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Engineering, Urban … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – MAKERS (3-5): Urban Engineering"
2025 AFO Scholarships Deadline
Architecture Foundation of Oregon Scholarships AFO Scholarships support future design and building professionals and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate in the process of designing and building our world. … Continue reading "2025 AFO Scholarships Deadline"
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Connected Lane County’s Elevate Internship Application Deadline
Join us for a summer Internship! Hosted by Elevate by Connected Lane County Connected Lane County's paid internships through our Elevate program offer current juniors and seniors valuable experiences in a … Continue reading "Connected Lane County’s Elevate Internship Application Deadline"
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ASCE – 2025 Oregon Regional Bridge Building Competition
ASCE – 2025 Oregon Regional Bridge Building Competition
Organized by ASCE Objective: The goal of this competition is to design, build, and test the most efficient bridge that meets the provided specifications. Students who achieve first or second … Continue reading "ASCE – 2025 Oregon Regional Bridge Building Competition"
Oregon MESA Greater Portland Demo Day 2025
Oregon MESA Greater Portland Demo Day 2025
Oregon mesa Greater portland demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Note that the event is open to showcasing students and families at 8:30am, while guests and community members are … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Greater Portland Demo Day 2025"
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Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"
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Oregon MESA Salem Demo Day 2025
Oregon MESA Salem Demo Day 2025
Oregon mesa Salem demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is Oregon MESA's community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and get … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Salem Demo Day 2025"
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Saturday Academy – ASE Internship Application Deadline
Apprenticeships in science and engineering (ASE) Program Hosted by Saturday Academy When: 8-10 weeks from mid-June to the end of August Where: Companies across Oregon and Southwest Washington Serving: Rising … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – ASE Internship Application Deadline"
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Oregon MESA Klamath Falls Demo Day 2025
Oregon MESA Klamath Falls Demo Day 2025
Oregon mesa Klamath Falls demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is Oregon MESA's community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Klamath Falls Demo Day 2025"
3 events,
SOLD OUT! Sketch Night @ City of Possibility
SOLD OUT! Sketch Night @ City of Possibility
Fall back in love with the art of drawing at Sketch Night! Some consider sketching and model-making - both formerly essential crafts in the design process - to be dying … Continue reading "SOLD OUT! Sketch Night @ City of Possibility"
4 events,
Girls Build Hampton Lumber Workshop – Sheridan
Girls Build Hampton Lumber Workshop – Sheridan
Girls build - hampton lumber weekend workshop - Sheridan Hosted by Girls Build Join Girls Build for a weekend of building! Do you love Girls Build and want more time … Continue reading "Girls Build Hampton Lumber Workshop – Sheridan"
Oregon MESA Lane County Demo Day 2025
Oregon MESA Lane County Demo Day 2025
Oregon mesa Lane County demo day 2025 Hosted by Oregon MESA Demo Day is Oregon MESA's community showcase where students present the invention projects they have been working on and … Continue reading "Oregon MESA Lane County Demo Day 2025"
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PWA – NW Youth Careers Expo
PWA – NW Youth Careers Expo
Northwest Youth Careers Expo Hosted by Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) When: Wednesday, March 19, 9am-1:30pm Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Serving: High School Students Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Several career paths … Continue reading "PWA – NW Youth Careers Expo"
1 event,
ELSO: Exploring Engineering Day – OMSI
ELSO: Exploring Engineering Day – OMSI
ELSO: Exploring engineering day - omsi Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program ELSO’s “Studio Justice” program is excited to announce the return of its annual Exploring Engineering Day (EED) on … Continue reading "ELSO: Exploring Engineering Day – OMSI"
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Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp
In June 2024, students from across Oregon and beyond participated in our virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp. During this camp, students took on the role of an architect and … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp"
2 events,
FREE! Youth Spring Break Camp: Building Skills for the Future – ReBuilding Center
Youth Spring break camp - rebuilding center Organized by ReBuilding Center Join us for an ALL WEEK spring break camp where youth will learn hands on skills with expert instructors … Continue reading "FREE! Youth Spring Break Camp: Building Skills for the Future – ReBuilding Center"
3 events,
Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship Tour
Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship Tour
Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship tour Hosted by PAE & ELSO: Studio Justice Greetings! We’re excited to extend a special opportunity for our former cohort youth to join us on an … Continue reading "Sustainable Design & Engineering Career Mentorship Tour"
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ELSO’s Studio Justice Design Cohort – Students Earn $250 Stipend
ELSO's Studio Justice Design Cohort Hosted by ELSO's Studio Justice Program Join Studio Justice's online Spring Design Cohort and students aged 14-20 will earn $250. Participants will be introduced to and learn … Continue reading "ELSO’s Studio Justice Design Cohort – Students Earn $250 Stipend"
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2025 ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Symposium
Organized by ASCE When: April 3-5, 2025 Where: Portland State University and University of Portland Serving: ASCE students (students can join ASCE for free!) Service Area: Pacific Northwest Topic: Civil … Continue reading "2025 ASCE Pacific Northwest Student Symposium"
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Saturday Academy – DAYS OFF! (K-5): STEAM Your Own Adventure
Steam your own adventure Hosted by Saturday Academy Worlds collide in this genre-bending day where narrative meets STEAM. Using story genre as our guide, students are led through a day … Continue reading "Saturday Academy – DAYS OFF! (K-5): STEAM Your Own Adventure"
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Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)"
Member Spotlight
“I particularly love the educational aspect of AFO. The hosted events throughout the year coupled with outreach helps bring together and expose those who create built environments and those who benefit from those environments.” Join AFO today