The biennial Dissertation Colloquium brings together a select group of doctoral students from diverse institutional and disciplinary backgrounds working on dissertation topics related to the history, theory, and criticism of American architecture, urbanism, and landscape. 

The Buell Conference on the History of Architecture brings together scholars in architectural and urban history to discuss topics in architecture, urbanism, and modernity as broadly understood.

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"The Architecture of Honest Graft: Politics and Patronage in the American City”

December 10, 2026
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm EST
The Heyman Center, Second Floor Common Room, Columbia University

Lecture by Chelsea Spencer

Part of the Fall Thursday Lecture Series events at the Society of Fellows and Heyman Center, the event is open to Columbia-affiliated faculty, students, and invited guests. All others interested in attending, please email the SOF/Heyman at [email protected]. Visit the Society of Fellows/ Heyman Center's website for more information.