April 25, 2017
APDesign professor wins 2017 1xbet online sports betting Intelligence Award
Sebnem Demirkan, professor of practice in the College of Architecture, Planning & 1xbet online sports betting 'sdepartment of interior architecture & product 1xbet online sports betting , was awarded the 2017 1xbet online sports betting Intelligence Award in the 1xbet online sports betting Frontiers category.
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"It is fitting that Sebnem's recognition of thinking critically how the packaging industry can reduce its impact on the environment coincided with Earth Day. Interior architecture & product 1xbet online sports betting is proud of her work and the example she imbues on how 1xbet online sports betting can positively impact our world," said Nathan Howe, incomingdepartment head.