Two architects will speak on "Emerging Professional” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 in the Freed Center. The talk, which is part of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering Spotts Lecture Series, is free and open to the public.

 Both speakers are with BHDP Architecture, which has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Raleigh, N.C.

 Paul Orban, architect and market leader with the company, focuses his research and expertise to design places of learning and discovery that inspire thinkers, leaders and professionals. His experience includes planning and design for science and engineering teaching and research, health sciences and medical education, residence halls, student centers, libraries, and general academic buildings.

Drew Suszko, architect and lead strategist with BHDP Architecture, brings a unique perspective on the broader strategic challenges confronting clients and strives to identify creative, cost-effective solutions. By combining strategy, business analytics and design thinking, Suszko and his team support clients in the pursuit of inspirational workspaces that improve employee engagement and strategies. 

The Spotts Lecture series was established in 1986 to bring distinguished speakers to ONU on an annual basis to inform students of the probable professional conditions and challenges that engineers and computer scientists will face in the future.