College of Human Sciences presents Grisham-Trentham lecture
The College of Human Sciences and the Department of Consumer Affairs are proud to announce the 23rd Annual Grisham-Trentham Lecture Honoree, J.C. Williams of Williams Architecture of New Orleans. Most recently Williams has been awarded the leadership role in the post-Katrina recovery effort as Executive Architect for the Make it Right Foundation created by Brad Pitt to revitalize the Lower 9th Ward. Williams also serves in the leadership role for the Global Green Holy Cross Project, a LEED Platinum development in the Lower 9th Ward, the Mahalia Jackson School, a renovation that focuses on sustainability and community, and the newly constructed William Smith School in St. Bernard Parish. The Grisham-Trentham Lecture was established by, and thus named for, retired Auburn professor Gary Trentham with the intent to expose students to world-class design and business leadership. The lecture is funded by and also bears the name of the renowned painter and textile designer Betty Grisham and her late husband, Charles, an Auburn graduate. The lecture will be held in the auditorium of The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this free event.
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