Master of Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Renewable and Natural Resources, University of Arizona.

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1 CHRONOLOGY OF EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Escuela Mexicana de Arquitectura, Universidad La Salle Master of Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, School of Renewable and Natural Resources, University of Arizona. Thesis: Recreational Potential for Arid land Drainageways: A Design Model for Tucson, Arizona. Thesis Director Jon Rodiek. (August 1983) EMPLOYMENT 5/01 - Senior Lecturer, School of Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture, and Landscape Architecture (CALA), The University of Arizona. 8/07-5/08 Associate Landscape Architect, The Drachman Institute, CALA, The University of Arizona. 5/01-7/02 Assistant Director, School of Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA), The University of Arizona. 8/92-5/01 Lecturer, School of Architecture, CAPLA, The University of Arizona. 3/95-5/01 Coordinator, Second Year Design Studio in the School of Architecture, CAPLA, The University of Arizona. 1/99-5/01 Adjunct Lecturer School of Landscape Architecture, CAPLA, The University of Arizona. 3/95-5/99 Coordinator, Exchange Program with School of Architecture, La Salle University, Mexico City.

2 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 2 8/84-6/92 Assistant Professor, Interior Design Program, School of Family and Consumer Resources. Adjunct Professor, Landscape Architecture Program, School of Renewable and Natural Resources. 1/83-3/83 Staff Architect, Environmental Planning & Architectural Consultants, Ltd. of Lahore, Pakistan. Summer/81 Staff Landscape Architect, Roger Deweese & Associates, Inc. of San Diego, California. 4/79-8/79 Staff Architect, Design Department at Casa Blanca Architects of Mexico City, Mexico. 10/78-2/79 Staff Architect, Legorreta Architect & Associates of Mexico City, Mexico. DESIGN SPECIALIZATION Computer Aided Drafting and/or Computer Aided Design (CAD) Understanding and utilization of immerging visualization environments to experience space sequence in real time and manipulate three-dimensional digital models through computer graphics. Programs are currently used to understand and develop future design ideas in studio classes. Graphic Illustration and Design Presentation Techniques Communication of ideas and development of drawing techniques to assist in the understanding of design projects for various audiences. Understanding and application of different media and techniques utilized in the presentation of design projects. Conceptual Perspective Images for Project Presentation Creation of three dimensional models and images based on data gathered during the conceptual phase of design projects. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE Taught computer classes since 1987, including programs that focus on a range of user skills,from basic word processing to advanced digital 3D model development, animations, and visualization. Implemented computer laboratory for the Interior Design Department at The University of Arizona, Summer Very familiar with the current versions of commercial software such as: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite 4, Windows XP, and Vista. LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficiency in English and Spanish; fair understanding of Italian, Portuguese, and French.

3 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 3 PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Obtained architect's license (614453) following two years of independent thesis work required by examining committee. Mexico City, Mexico (1979) HONORS AND AWARDS 05/06 Darryl B. Dobras Award for Excellence in teaching /05 The University of Arizona Academy Teaching Award. In recognition for work done with students in the School of Landscape Architecture. 04/03 The University of Arizona Academy Teaching Award. In recognition for work done with students in the School of Landscape Architecture. 04/01 The University of Arizona Academy Teaching Award. In recognition for work done with students in the School of Landscape Architecture. 04/97 Teaching Recognition. Awarded for teaching improvements in studio setting during the previous academic year. $ /89 Pella Products of Arizona Competition, Faculty Facilitator Recognition. Award recognizes the role of design faculty in facilitating student development. 12/88 International Project Development Fund Award. Supports an "Institutional Link" between Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design and the University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. 11/87 FCR Alumni Recognition Award. Further development of computer aided drafting (CAD) expertise. $ /87 South West Design Center Competition, Faculty Facilitator Recognition. Six senior studio students (ID 488) won best of show, first prize, second prize, and honorable mention in a design competition sponsored by The Southwest Design Center, Phoenix, Arizona. 12/85 Five-Star Faculty Award Nominee. Sponsored by the University of Arizona Honors Program for outstanding faculty performance. 05/84 Outstanding Credit Diploma Award. Awarded for highest GPA in the class of the Escuela Mexicana de Arquitectura, Universidad La Salle.

4 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 4 02/81 Outstanding Thesis Award. Awarded the Honorable Mention for the thesis submitted to obtain architecture license in Mexico City, Mexico. Awarded by Universidad Nacional de Mexico. 04/80 Honorary Citizen of City of Tucson, Arizona. In recognition of work done in the community. Awarded by Office of the Mayor. GRANTS AND SERVICE CONTRACTS 04/95 Instructional Computing Grant. $150,000 Awarded for creation of network and connectivity in the College of Architecture due to the initiative requiring students to have a laptop computer when accepted in the professional phase. Grant moneys distributed during three years. 06/89 The Quincentennial of the European Discovery of the Americas. $80,000 Grant awarded by United States Information Agency (USIA) for an academic exchange to commemorate the Quincentennial of the Discovery of the Americas. Duration of project: 1990 to COMMUNITY SERVICE 06-08/08 Design consultant for the master plan to the Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Cajeme (ITESCA) campus in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico /06 Designer and presenter of a plaza for the Broadmoore Neighborhood through design charades and neihbors participation. Tucson, AZ. 04/95 04/04 Technical Advisor to El Presidio Historic District Advisory Board, reviewing new projects and/or remodeling existing projects in the district Docent at Reid Park Zoo in charge of Outreach Programs, Habitat Tours, Bilingual activities, and Design consultation. 10/87 Interpreter at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) meeting for Agustin Hernandes, Mexican architect presenting a Paper on the development of the architecture in Mexico City. I was asked to serve as an interpreter because of my proficiency in both languages and knowledge of the architecture presented in the paper. summer 85 Invited speaker for the Third World Population Problem. This workshop was sponsored by Great Decisions and the Foreign Policy Association in New York.

5 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 5 CREATIVE ACTIVITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 1993 Hatch, Kathryn L. Textile Science. Created graphic illustrations and sketches from her conceptual ideas of illustrations for her book D. R. Frohlich, A. S. Robinson and M. A. Wells Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), mitochondrial DNA: genes and secondary structures for six t-rnas. For the creation of graphics to explain the structure organization of the t-rnas. PROJECTS 09/07 05/08 Community Projects through The Drachman Institute. Design and presentation of projects for: City High School Garden, Morly Ave. Strip, Community Food Bank Farm, Toumey Park. Tucson, AZ. 09/06 11/06 Broadmoore Neighborhood Community Plaza. Design and presentation of a plaza through design charades and neighbors participation. Tucson, AZ. 05/06 08/06 Rice Residence. Remodel of home in El Encanto Historic Neighborhood. Tucson, AZ. 06/03 04/04 Polock Residence. Remodel and design for the main entrance and back yard of a desert community home. Tucson, AZ. 11/92 06/93 A Barn Guest House. Design conversion of a horse barn into a guest house for Ruth Bixlar. Vail, AZ. 11/91 03/92 The Kitchen Change in Time. Design for a new kitchen using the existing space in a 45 year old house. Tucson, AZ. 08/91 The Zoo from a Kids Eye. Study of the Reid Park Zoo from the eye level of a child to enhance the viewing areas in the different animal exhibits /90 Back Yard Oasis. Design for the residence of Alan and Barbara Solot. Use of existing space to enhance their outdoor family life. Tucson, AZ /87 Entrance Landscape Design. Family & Consumer Resources Building. Circulation patterns of people were studied. Plants that would permit the circulation of people in that space and also were low water usage, low maintenance in time and cost were selected. Total implementation cost was a critical factor in the total design process.

6 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ /87 Sandwich Box Design. Conceived and designed a box with numerous compartments to hold the components for a sandwich. The goal was to provide a means for the user to easily prepare a sandwich right before eating it; making storage and preparation less messy. Disclosure document obtained. In process of obtaining a patent. 06/87 Curriculum Brochure Designs. Division of Clothing Textiles & Interior Design Programs. 09/ Interior Space Design. Family & Consumer Resources Building. Programmed, designed, and evaluated the interior space in FCR building utilizing computer aided design. Total building area 25,580 sq. feet /86 Jensen Farm Market Building. This building will house agricultural technology similar to that of the agriculture pavilion, EPCOT Center in Disney World. Specifically, when implemented, the building will utilize the technology developed by Dr. Merle Jensen, The University of Arizona Environmental Research Laboratory, to grow vegetables hydroponically. Incorporating Dr. Jensen's ideas and concepts, I have prepared perspective renderings. These have been presented to JNC Development Corporation officers and to the Foothills Mall Board of Investors /86 Computer Laboratory. School of Family & Consumer Resources. Project consisted of researching and specifying the best modular system to maximize the number of computer work stations while preserving maximum working conditions for the students /83 Officers Mess & Single Officers Accommodation for Pakistan Navy. Design obtained second place in a competition sponsored by the government of Pakistan. CONSULTING 04/94-11/94 The Youth and Family Center. Conceptualization and Design to house different departments of the Arizona 4H Youth Foundation. This also includes the development of computer animations and computer presentations of the ideas and project to several interested groups. 4H and Extension Services, Tucson, AZ. 4/93-2/95 The Campus Center. Conceptual ideas and presentation packages for a 30,000 square foot new building south of Bear Down Gym to provide health programs, student and employee wellness opportunities, recreation, and disability services. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

7 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 7 4/91-6/91 Reid Park Zoo Concept Signs. Graphic signs for the exhibits and different public areas at the zoo. Use of conceptual ideas for education of the public as the function of zoos. Tucson, AZ. 7/87-8/87 Urban Engineering of Tucson, Arizona. Translation of design documents for the development and presentation of preliminary project of a Tourist Resort in Pitiquito, Sonora, Mexico. 9/86-12/86 University of Arizona Environmental Research Laboratory. Head designer and graphic consultant for all aspects of designing a special produce market that is being developed by Dr. Merle Jensen. The produce market is designed to use hydroponics and solar technology to attract the public interest. Tucson, AZ. 11/86 Bowman Co. Developed concepts for a chain of feed stores and prepared conceptual perspectives. Tucson, AZ. PRESENTATIONS 08/07 Blazquez, O. Using Computers To Create Spatial Sequences In Place Design ConnectED Conference, Sydney, Australia 01/05 Blazquez, O. Using Computers To Create Spatial Sequences In Place Design International Conference for Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii 07/04 Blazquez, O. Respuesta Urbana al Desierto Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad Central, Santiago, Chile 08/03 Blazquez, O. Sequencia Espacial en 3D Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile 01/99 ACADIA 99 Introduction and session moderator for papers on Colaboration. University of Utah, Snow Bird, UT. 01/99 Blazquez, O. Using Digital 3D Models to Explore Space. Faculty Retreat. Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico. 10/98 Blazquez, O. Balancing Computer use and Design Content in Studio Projects. ACADIA 98 conference., Universitè Laval, Quèbec, Quèbec, Canada. 02/97 Blazquez, O. Integration of Computers in Design Studio. Faculty Retreat. Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico. 01/96 Blazquez, O. Integration of Computers in Design Studio. Design Communication Association Conference. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

8 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 8 09/90 Blazquez, O. Towns Which Originate The Law of Indies. The Quincentennial of the European Discovery of the Americas report after the visit to Spain. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. 04/89 Blazquez, O. Re-Entry: Why Should We Be Worried, International Student Conference, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. 04/88 Blazquez, O. Working In Professional Positions In The United States. Practical Training Seminars for International Students, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. 03/88 Blazquez, O. Mexico City: A Changing City, College of Architecture Mexican Week, Tucson, AZ. 11/87 Blazquez, O. Use of Computer Graphics in the Class Room, Family and Consumer Resources Alumni Group. The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. 04/87 Blazquez, O. Reality through Abstraction, Conference for Architecture and Interior Design instructors, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ. 11/86 Blazquez, O. Design Influence of the Aztec Architecture in Modern Mexico, Mexican American Research Center Seminar, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ATTENDED 08/07 ConnectED Conference, Sydney, Australia 02/06 Tablet PC Technology Seminar All day event to learn how to integrate wireless computing in the curriculum. University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, Tucson, AZ 01/05 International Conference for Arts and Humanities, Honolulu, Hawaii 10/03 ACADIA 03 Connecting the crossroads of digital discourse. Ball State University, Mincie, IN 10/02 ACADIA 02 In the Space between the Physical and the Virtual. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 02/01 A Man on the Moon in This Century: Vision to Mission to Plan Professional Success Institute workshop. Human Resources, The University of Arizona. 02/01 Reaching Results with Others Professional Success Institute workshop. Human Resources, The University of Arizona.

9 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 9 11/02 Negotiating Strategies that Work Professional Success Institute workshop. Human Resources, The University of Arizona. 10/00 ACADIA 00 Eternity, Infinity and Virtually. Catholic University, Washington D.C. 10/99 ACADIA 99 Media and Design Process. University of Utah, Snow Bird, UT. 10/98 ACADIA 98 Computing in Design. Universitè Laval. Quèbec, Quèbec, Canada. 07/ ACSA/AIA Teachers Seminar Architectural Space and the Electronic Apparatus. Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, MI. 10/97 ACADIA 97 Computing in Design, University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, OH. 11/96 ACADIA 96 Computing in Design, The University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. 11/95 ACADIA 95 Computing in Design, University of Washington. Seattle, WA. 01/89-98 Design Communication Association National Conference, College of Architecture, University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. 12/95 Windows NT, 3.1x, 95 Connectivity and Optimization. Tucson, AZ. 06/94 A/E/C Systems '94 Computer, CAD, and Management Show and Conference for the Design and Construction Industry. Washington D.C. 04/94 Sustainable Energy Planning workshop sponsored by: Arizona Department of Commerce Energy Office and Western Area Power Administration. Mesa, AZ. 04/92 People-Plant Relationships: Setting research priorities, A national symposium sponsored by Rutgers University Cooperative Extension. East Rutherford, NJ. 09/91 Advance DOS, MS DOS software from versions 3.2 and above; Seminar, Computer Land Learning Center. Tucson, AZ. 11/90 Build or not to Build: Building your own house from purchasing the land to the final touches; workshop, Pima Community College. Tucson, AZ. 04/88 Conference on the Development of the Beginning Design Student, School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM.

10 OSCAR A. BLAZQUEZ 10 06/87 Solar Oasis Working with the Desert, Environmental Research Laboratory. Phoenix, AZ. 09/86 Seminar in Artificial Intelligence, Department of Computer Science. University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. 05/86 Computer Graphics and AutoCAD Users Group Workshop, AutoCAD Users Group. Tucson, AZ. 11/85 Computer Aided Design Institute, Forum for Educators, CAD Institute. Phoenix, AZ. 06/85 Dynamics Computer Graphics Seminar for Educators, Dynamics Graphics Educational Foundation. Los Angeles, CA. 04/85 Hands on Computer Graphics Seminar, Dynamics Graphics Educational Foundation. Dallas, TX. 11/84 The Use of New Technology in the Built and the Natural Environment, Environmental Research Laboratory, The University of Arizona. Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico.

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