The Syracuse University School of Architecture is proud to present the Orange Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students.
Chapter Mission
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) oversees the Orange Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, hereinafter referred to as NOMAS. We are a body of students from an array of backgrounds, who share a common goal of pursuing our architectural degree at the undergraduate level. The chapter is designed to foster communication and camaraderie among the diverse body of students. NOMAS provides minority students in the Syracuse School of Architecture with support in academics, professional matters and services. Social activities, workshops, community services, and professional development are all part of the chapters agenda. Activities include regional and national conferences of both NOMA and NOMAS. Conferences provide opportunity to network, attend lectures, and visit exciting cities around the nation.
News
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School of Architecture Student Organization Wins Top Award (October 29, 2020)
- Syracuse Architecture Student Organization Wins National Design Competition (October 30, 2019)
Executive Board
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President - LiaVice President - Ebonia
Ebonia joined NOMAS because she remembers being a first-year and looking for an organization like NOMAS, but at the time there was not one. It is extremely important to her to ensure NOMAS is an organization that continues to support and represent minority architecture students professionally and to make sure that anyone seeking a safe space, for any reason, will have one. As Vice President, she looks forward to finding new ways for NOMAS to virtually engage the student body, faculty, staff, and alumni. |
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Secretary - Sofia
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Communications - Kae + Rachel
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Community Outreach - Karen + Amreeta
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Curriculum Committee - KelseyKelsey is a BArch student from Houston, Texas. She is currently the Curriculum Committee Chair, which means she is the student representative of NOMAS for all meetings regarding scheduling and planning of our curriculum. She loves participating in NOMAS and feels it is essential to our student body. As you can see, she loves to take pictures and going to different places. Kelsey is excited for NOMAS this semester. |
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Design - Grace
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Membership - Amina + KyraKyra and Amina are your Membership Chairs for 2021! They are responsible for recruiting new NOMAS members, providing information about the organization, and pointing people to the resources that NOMAS has available. They both joined NOMAS to be part of a diverse community with like-minded people who have the goal of making an impact in the architecture community. Being a minority in the architecture community is extremely challenging. So, being part of an organization that strives to make minorities in architecture a priority and amplify their voices is extremely invigorating. Their goals are to make more students aware of NOMAS and the community it provides, grow membership, and continuously devise ways to get NOMAS members involved. NOMAS has a lot planned for the coming semester, and Amina and Kyra are excited to see the organization flourish and to welcome new members! |
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Program - Jay + Arjun
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RSO - NikitaNikita is the RSO Chair for 2021 and excited to be joining the NOMAS E-board. Her hope is to help maintain NOMAS’s position as a registered student organization, as well as work on events that can engage the School of Architecture community and help make a positive change. Nikita also looks forward to getting to know everyone through NOMAS! |