Are you a new IIDA NY member (within 1 year). If so join us for our next new member happy hour mixer!

Join AIA Central New York and IIDA Syracuse City Center as we embark on another Architecture & Design Scavenger Hunt! It will be an evening of fun and adventure as we explore Tipperary Hill’s architectural treasures and hidden gems!

Register with a team (up to six participants) Each team will have a limited amount of time to explore the city looking for predetermined locations, “items” and accomplish exciting tasks along the way. New this year we will be using a Scavenger Hunt App to track your progress! Get the most points available to win! The top three teams will receive cash prizes.

Participants will meet at Recess Coffee Tipperary Hill to check-in and divide into teams. The Hunt will be limited in time. After the hunt, participants will meet back Recess Coffee Tipperary Hill for an after-party including food, and the presentation of cash prizes to the winning team!

Event Registration Begins: 5PM

Scavenger Hunt: 5:30PM - 7PM

After-Party Begins: 7PM

Team Prizes: 1st Place - $600, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place: $100

IIDA NY Leaders Breakfast event is one of the largest events of the year for our NY design community. This year’s program will engage participants from across our New York Chapter; including City Center members, students and young professionals. Join us for networking with industry colleagues, a celebration of design excellence and our 2024 honoree, as well as a thought-provoking presentation by our A-list keynote speaker.

During this event, volunteers will work together and use design skills to make The Eastern Farmworkers Association’s office space efficient, aiding towards optimal operation of the organization by reorganizing each room. Light the Yard plans to follow this event with a Needs and Notes, providing EFWA with toiletries, food, and other donations to be distributed to their members. 

Here is a breakdown of the day: 

10:00 am - Intro to EFWA and dividing into teams by room  

10:30-12:30 - Cleanup and reorganization by room, led by a team leader  

12:30-2:00 - Continue reorganization and clean up after! 

Graduation Celebration for new Graduates! For further information please reach out to: chapter.events@iidany.org

Join IIDA Syracuse University Campus Center at the Warehouse for some free ice cream and information session about our student organization! At the event we will explain why IIDA is important, what benefits there are, and why you should join. Can’t wait to see you there!

Designed to help firms draft an action plan for their JEDI work. We’ll help you fill out more of the steps needed to advance your JEDI project so that you can return to your firm and begin to take action!

Join us for a Lunch & Learn provided Koroseal!

Join us for a Lunch & Learn provided by Altro!

The IIDA New York Upstate City Centers have partnered to provide designers the chance to receive all your CEUs required for the year. On the second Wednesday of each month, we will provide a virtual CEU to log on to while at work and eating lunch.

Get a handle on recommendations and considerations for assessing a coated fabric’s suitability in challenging healthcare settings. This CEU, based on ACT’s selection and testing guides for healthcare, digs deep into four key areas: Durability and Performance; Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection, Furniture Design and Manufacturing, and Material Ingredients / Chemical Transparency.

IIDA Syracuse Campus Center will have an open meeting to work on LinkedIn and Adobe Suite tips and tricks.

Join us for a Lunch & Learn provided by Daltile / Marazzi!

Join us for a Lunch & Learn provided by Matter Surfaces!

The 2024 Spring LEED Study Group will be hosted in person with an option to watch virtually for participants outside of NYC. Our spring study group will be a total of six sessions with the first 40 minutes covering the LEED GA fundamentals and second 40 minutes focusing on LEED AP exam details. Sessions will be on Thursday evenings starting at 5pm.

Registration Opens: 02/19/2024

Registration Closes: 03/14/2024

CEO, Textile designer, weaver, Vedic Meditation teacher; a multi-dimensional designer pulls back the curtain on sustainable artistry and success. Suzanne Tick is a pioneer in building sustainability into the contract textile industry and an artist who’s handweaving practices intersect her commercial designs.

Join us for a Lunch & Learn provided by Panolam!

Donation collections will be held Monday Feb 26, Wednesday Feb 28, and Friday March 1st from 12-3pm in Schine Student Center, collecting clothing for Victoria's Closet. EDI seniors complete a community service project every year, 2024’s project being the Southside Communications Center. Victoria’s Closet is a space in the center, a free thrift store offering clothing donations to the southside community. IIDA Syracuse hopes to further support the Community Service Project and the Southside Communication Center impacts through this donation drive.

Spend an evening gaining insight and networking with Design Professionals through mock interviews, portfolio reviews, and inspiring conversations.

Open to design students and emerging professionals (2 years into the profession).

First session of Action Lab series for past & current participants to better understand how they can active / re-active JEDI work within their organizations

Experience an engaging preview celebration with a unique twist, seamlessly blending delectable cuisine, drinks and the artistry of ceramic tile. Architecture & Neuroscience Love Story!

This CEU accredited event hosted by Best Tile Albany will take place in multiple upstate city centers.

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Donation collections will be held Monday Feb 26, Wednesday Feb 28, and Friday March 1st from 12-3pm in Schine Student Center, collecting clothing for Victoria's Closet. EDI seniors complete a community service project every year, 2024’s project being the Southside Communications Center. Victoria’s Closet is a space in the center, a free thrift store offering clothing donations to the southside community. IIDA Syracuse hopes to further support the Community Service Project and the Southside Communication Center impacts through this donation drive.

Donation collections will be held Monday Feb 26, Wednesday Feb 28, and Friday March 1st from 12-3pm in Schine Student Center, collecting clothing for Victoria's Closet. EDI seniors complete a community service project every year, 2024’s project being the Southside Communications Center. Victoria’s Closet is a space in the center, a free thrift store offering clothing donations to the southside community. IIDA Syracuse hopes to further support the Community Service Project and the Southside Communication Center impacts through this donation drive.

Professional headshots and portfolio review event at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse in Syracuse New York.

Meet with design professionals in a speed networking event on the Syracuse Campus

IIDA SYR CC + IIDA SU CC Collaboration, Career Canvas Event

Meet with professionals in the design field and open a discussion between student and mentor.

Lunch will be provided!

The New Member Welcome Committee invites all new IIDA NY members to a night of crafting and connections!

We would be charmed if you would join us for a night of crafting!

There will be cookie decorating, bracelet beading, valentines day card making, and much more fun!

Lunchtime Series – Session #3 – Speaking up as an Ally: Understanding and Responding to Bias (online meeting)

Participants will learn (or re-relearn) how to identify bias as well as confidently raise and address concerns so that we may continue to build and sustain more equitable work environments.

Trivia Night at Harvey’s Garden in Syracuse, New York

$15 donation for entry, 3 Drinks are included

Groups of 4-5 for trivia teams