AIAS Presents Community Service Award

The Kansas State University chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) has presented Bill Dorsett with its 2008 Community Service Award.

A Manhattan resident who is a contractor and solar systems expert, Dorsett has worked with renewable energy for more than 30 years. He is best known for his work on the UFM Community Learning Center at 1221 Thurston Street. Dorsett donated time, effort and expertise to the College of Architecture, Planning and Design’s entry in the 2007 solar decathlon. Working as a volunteer alongside the students, Dorsett helped with the solar energy power portion of the project which scored well in the competition. Because of his great attitude and positive personality, Dorsett was always available and willing to share his time and expertise with the students.

AIAS President and fourth-year architecture student Jared Sang announced the award at the fall 2008 Architecture Evening. K-State’s AIAS membership is composed of students studying in the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at K-State. According to Sang, nominations of persons who demonstrate dedication to the community and to students were solicited from faculty members. “The nominations were then researched and discussed by the AIAS officers,” Sang said. “Bill Dorsett is a deserving recipient of this award,” Sang said. “He has had made a significant and positive difference in the quality of the built environment in Kansas.”

For more information, contact:
Jared Sang, 314.803.1600
CAPD@ksu.edu, 785.532.1090