The day after I sent out the SPQR Fellowship 2015 Review to one and all, I opened the New York Times to find on the front page of the Book Review a review of SPQR: The History of Rome. That got my attention. The review was very positive about the book and the author, Mary …
Author Archives: Kenneth Smith
Rome 2014
This year the SPQR Fellowship is supporting third year architecture undergrad Ben Dose with his studies in Rome. Ben will be in Rome for the month of February and then travel to Istanbul for two months. He is part of the University of Minnesota and College of Design’s Study Abroad in Rome and Istanbul. This …
Rome 2013
This year SPQR is pleased to be part of the University of Minnesota and College of Design’s 1st inaugural Spring Study Abroad in Rome and Istanbul. SPQR Fellow Satavee Kijsanayotin is one of twelve students participating in the program taught by professor Ozayr Saloojee. It is a terrific opportunity with an inspired but demanding curriculum. …
SPQR 2012 – Roma & Borromini
Roma & Borromini is an 8.5″ x 11″ book based on this blog material collected in May 2012 by David and Jenna while in Rome. There is an emphasis on the work of the baroque architect Francesco Borromini. Or get the PDF. 15Mb
SPQR 2011 Print Edition
SPQR Fellowship 2011 – A paperback based on Kelly’s work/study in Rome is available for purchase online.
2010-2011, A New Beginning
Organized in the Spring of 2010, the SPQR Fellowship conducted its first fund raising campaign in the Fall. The pledge drive was overseen by Peter Rozga, associate development officer of the University of Minnesota College of Design. The School of Architecture is one department in the College of Design. If you would like to contribute, …