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Richmond Times-Dispatch Apr 24, 2006
Murray Howard
Howard New position: director of historic architecture, Commonwealth Architects Previous position: curator and architect, Academical Village, the University of Virginia Birthplace: Talladega, Ala. Education: bachelor's degree in architecture, Auburn University; master's degree in architecture and doctorate in history of art and architecture, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Career: principal, Disegno, Charlottesville; adjunct professor of architecture, U.Va. Best career move: "Leaping into the unknown on several occasions, finding the surest path to growth in ways I had not imagined." Career goals: "Finding creative outlets in my work until the last day of life." The best advice he ever received: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." His parents Career tip for students: "Fill your life with variety in order to understand how the rest of the world thinks. Work or study abroad whenever the chance arises." What motivates him? "Treating life as a banquet for everyone to enjoy." Role model: "The individual who believes that bringing out the best in another person may be one's highest calling." Pastimes: Study of Oriental rugs and reading, usually biographical and historical works. The most memorable book: "The Razor's Edge" by W. Somerset Maugham Favorite food: French lemon tart at Fleurie in Charlottesville Ideal vacation: Spending April or October anywhere in Italy"
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