The Housing Organization of University Students (H.O.U.S.) and the CDes Alumni Office are sponsoring the second annual housing studies alumni gala on Friday, November 9, at 6 p.m. in 274 McNeal Hall. There will be food, presentations, and a great chance to network with alumni working in the field.

Two current graduate students will present their research:

• Kim Skobba presenting: Housing "careers" of low-income individuals in urban communities and how the receipt of housing assistance influences their housing career paths.


• Marilou Cheple presenting: External panel/exterior thermal and moisture management system: A way to build energy efficient housing for low income families.

RSVP by November 1 to Elizabeth Sibet at sibe0009@umn.edu.