Robert Dunay honored with emeritus status
Robert Dunay, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate of appreciation.
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 49 years, Dunay was the founding director of the industrial design program and the Center for Design Research. Dunay made substantial contributions to architectural excellence through innovative and collaborative design work. In addition, he served on the Education Advisory Council and the American Institute of Architects Virginia board of directors.
Dunay held the American Institute of Architects Institute Honor Award and William C. Noland Medal. In addition, Dunay was awarded recognitions as a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and distinguished professor of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
In the classroom, he taught generations of architects and designers to think critically and intuitively across disciplinary boundaries, while strengthening the connection between education and practice. Dunay strengthened beginning design education through Inside Architecture and Design, a summer program for high school students that provided hands-on experience in architecture and design.
Throughout his career, Dunay provided many years of dedicated service to students, colleagues, alumni, and the broader fields of architecture and design.
Dunay received a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech.
Written by Anja Hemesath, a student writer for Virginia Tech Marketing and Communications