Name: 2026 Whittemore Lecture in Landscape Architecture
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

Amer's Mediterranean Deli uses products and foods of the highest quality and strives to serve customers with grace and speed. All of their products-- from the coffee, tea, chocolate, pastries, breads, meats, cheeses and over 30 freshly made salads to the finest produce-- have been tested and perfected over their 18 year lifespan.

Amer's Mediterranean Deli

Recently named one of the top 25 college bars in America, you can catch the area's top DJs perform up to five nights a week. Dancing and its low key look and unassuming atmosphere make Rick's a fun and inclusive environment.

Rick's American Cafe

Bivouac specializes in outdoor clothing and gear as well as in indoor fashion, offering men’s and women’s clothing. Get all the best supplies for camping, climbing & other outdoor pursuits.

Bivouac

Pita Kabob Grill strives to serve the healthiest and most well balanced Mediterranean meals with only the finest ingredients. Pita Kabob Grill specializes in shawarma sandwiches, falafel in mixed platters in a tiny Mediterranean shop with veggie options.

Pita Kabob Grill

Since 1983 Ashley's has been a part of downtown Ann Arbor and its charm. Ashley's brings you a world class selection of beer and ale, from the hoppy British bitters to the dark lagers of South Germany, from the classic Pilsners of Bohemia to the arcane fruit beers of Flanders, from the craft micro-brew beers of the US Pacific northwest to the finest Michigan micro-brews. There are also over 60 single malt scotches. The menu includes steaks, fish & chips, vegetarian items, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Ashley's Ann Arbor

This premier state-of-the-art theater hosts grand operas and sweeping dramas. Opened in 1971, the interior was designed by Jo Mielziner, and echoes his work in the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center. The Power Center for the Performing Arts combines massive concrete columns and mirrored glass with ancient forms.

University of Michigan Power Center for the Performing Arts

A top-ranked public university, the University of Michigan has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, athletics, the arts, and more. The university is Michigan's oldest; it was founded in 1817 in Detroit. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings. The university is attended by over 46,000 students.

University of Michigan

University of Michigan (U-M) is a top-ranked public university that has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, sports and the arts, and more. U-M is home to popular theatre venues including Walgreen Drama Center, Hill Auditorium, and the Earl V. Moore Building,

Designed by renowned architect, C. Howard Crane, the State Theatre is an Art Deco community staple of Ann Arbor.

Neighboring the Michigan Theater since 1942, the State Theatre has since grown from one humble screen to four, maintaining its historical charm and commitment to film quality under Marquee Art’s renovation.

You will modern art films, classics, blockbusters and more. View their website to view the schedule of films currently showing at the State Theatre!

State Theatre

Located in the famous Nickels Arcade. Serving coffee by the cup, variety of coffee beverages available. Also selling merchandise including t-shirts and travel cups.

Comet Coffee

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

The 2026 Whittemore Lecture in Landscape Architecture will celebrate the influential work of Professor Joan Nassauer and its impact on landscape architecture practice. Ahead of her retirement in June 2027, the event will bring together U-M Landscape Architecture alumni and practitioners to explore how Nassauer’s research on landscape care, aesthetics, sustainability and well-being has informed their work and shaped the profession.  
  
Two panel discussions will highlight connections between research and practice while celebrating the ecological design accomplishments of U-M alumni and Nassauer’s more than 50 years of research, teaching, engagement and service to the field.

2026 Whittemore Lecture in Landscape Architecture

Business Type

Has Promotions Available

Special Features