Tuesday, February 3, 2009
When most KU students are still sleeping Saturday morning, Megin Sevier, Laramie, Wyo., graduate student, is busy at work.
Sevier works diligently every Monday through Saturday as part of Studio 804, one of the studio graduate programs for students in the architecture program.
“It’s overall a really good experience,” Sevier said. “In most studios it’s kind of a competition, but in Studio 804 you are working as a group. Everyone tries to band together, and the work reflects that.”
Megin Sevier, Laramie, Wyo., graduate student, works 90 hours a week as a part of the Studio 804 program. Sevier uses her free time on Sundays to make her lunches for the week and spend time with her husband.
Studio 804 focuses on designing a sustainable house in Kansas City, Kan., near the KU Medical Center. Although buying brand new materials would be easy, the students focus on being environmentally friendly by making conscious efforts at being green.
“We all keep saying we are ‘using the whole buffalo’ by reusing this beautiful wood from the Sunflower Ammunitions Building and implementing it into the structure and aesthetics,” Sevier said. “We have to minimize waste, recycle and try to buy as locally as possible.”
Sevier works from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday nights she makes her lunches for the week. That way she can eat at her desk and not take a break from work.
On top of working on this project every day of the week, Sevier tries to balance married life. Working almost 90 hours a week doesn’t leave many hours for quality time with a husband or getting chores finished around the house.
“I have a supportive husband,” Sevier said. “We get to see each other for 10 minutes before bed and I try to spend half of Sunday with him. We keep in contact via e-mail.”
Even with so much work to complete, Sevier still finds time to finish everything and help others. Sevier’s attitude remains positive through it all, which doesn’t go unnoticed by other students within the studio.
“I’ve known her for her entire grad school tenure,” Frank Lindemann, Topeka graduate student, said. “The key aspect I noticed about her is her willingness to work with others. She’s still able to be serious while being social and friendly.”
— — Edited by Susan Melgren
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Who's Who at KU
We're so proud of you Megin! All your long hours and hard work will pay off. Your Family, Chess, Bart and Jymie
Who's Who at KU
Good Job, Megin. Your positive attitude and enthusiasm are evident to all of us. You are making the most of your education and you are gaining so much. We are very proud of you both. Jim and Jackie
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