The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame (GCA HOF) recognizes a select number of high-character individuals who have made a significant and lasting positive impact over time to Gibbs College (GCA), its students, staff, faculty, alumni, and/or to communities across the globe. The impact may have been, or continues to be, in the form of service and mentorship, sustained professional excellence, and/or advancement and financial support.
Hall of Fame inductees can represent any of the Gibbs College programs. The first two years of the GCA HOF are focused on nominations of individuals who are “Foundational Members,” those whose impact has helped define and support the college or its programs. A five-member Nomination Committee was appointed by the dean from a group of recommendations from each advisory board. This Committee then chose the 2022 inductees from the list of submitted nominees.
Learn about the 2022 Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame Inductees below.
Joe and Jayne Buskuhl
Joe Buskuhl, FAIA, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Oklahoma in 1964. Joe spent 44 years at HKS in Dallas, Texas, serving as president for 14 years. Jayne Buskuhl was a true partner to Joe throughout his career, and was also an influential leader of many community organizations. Joe and Jayne have supported education through the creation of the endowed Joe and Jayne Buskuhl Scholarship at the University of Oklahoma. Although he is now retired, Joe continues serving the architecture community through his volunteer service. He has been recognized by the University of Oklahoma as a distinguished alumnus and is a recipient of the Regents Award. He was also elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects.
Learn more about Joe and Jayne here.
Harold Conner
Harold Conner was the founding director of the Haskell and Irene Lemon Construction Science division within the College of Architecture. By leading the program through its initial accreditation, advocating for technology in construction, and encouraging industry involvement in construction education, Harold laid a strong foundation for the successful program Construction Science is today.
Learn more about Harold here.
Christopher C. and Ania Gibbs
Christopher C. Gibbs (Chris) was an alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1967. He went on to become a nationally-renowned home builder and developer, responsible for the design and construction of more than 15,000 homes throughout southern California, Florida and Texas. In 2017 Chris and his wife, Ania, provided the largest gift in the history of the College of Architecture; in appreciation of their support of the college and its students, the college was named the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture.
Learn more about Chris and Ania here.
Robert Lawton Jones
Robert Lawton Jones, FAIA, (Bob) was an architect, planner and educator. He grew up in MacAlester, Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II before receiving a bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He spent 35 years in private practice with Murray Jones Murray in Tulsa. After his years in private practice, Bob was appointed Professor of Architecture and Director of the Graduate Program in Urban Design at the University of Oklahoma, a position he held for 11 years. He then served as Campus Planner for the University of Tulsa until his retirement at the age of 72.
Learn more about Bob here.
Joseph Lee Rodgers Jr.
Joseph Lee Rodgers Jr. (Lee) served the Division of Regional and City Planning (RCPL) as faculty and chair for over 35 years. He joined the Institute of Community Development in 1949, became an assistant professor in 1957, moved up to program chair in 1961 and retired in 1986. In addition to his service to the RCPL program, Lee was widely regarded as the early architect of community planning in Oklahoma. He drafted many of the master plans and codes that changed the face and future of Oklahoma. Lee was honored for his service to the University and to the City Planning profession by being named a David Ross Boyd Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Oklahoma and a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Learn more about Lee here.
Congratulations to the 2022 Inductees! The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture thanks them for their countless contributions to the college as well as its students, staff, faculty, and alumni.