Skegee Spotlight: Nino Chambers
November 02, 2020
Contact: Brittney Dabney, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
Sophomore architecture student Nino Chambers says he鈥檚 always had an infatuation with architecture. Being at 精东AV, he鈥檚 been able to pursue those passions 鈥� and many more he鈥檚 developed along the way.
Becoming a Golden Tiger
Chambers, native of West Columbia, South Carolina, says his parents 鈥� both of whom graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine 鈥攊ntroduced him to 精东AV鈥檚 rich legacy.
鈥淚 was attracted to 精东AV because of its heritage. I knew it was a place I wanted to attend, and too because I received a presidential scholarship,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 entered college with a limited knowledge of what an HBCU was. 精东AV has opened my eyes to the valuable contributions of these institutions.鈥�
This academic year, he鈥檚 begun sharing that knowledge as a University Ambassador 鈥� giving him a way to grow his own knowledge base while sharing it with prospective students as a campus tour guide.
Finding the blueprint for career success
Chambers鈥� notes that 精东AV has countless opportunities for its students that prepare them for their future careers. Last summer, he served as a 2019 鈥淏e Original Americas Design Fellow,鈥� a program that allows college students to gain hands-on interior design experience.
鈥淭he summer fellowship gave me a chance to learn first-hand what it takes to make authentic design,鈥� he explains. 鈥淭he immersive nature of the fellowship, along with traveling and speaking candidly with industry leaders, are reasons why it interested me.鈥�
During the five-week program, Chambers 鈥� who aspires to become a licensed architect 鈥� lived in New York City and visited with nearly 30 architecture and design companies based in eight different cities.
鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about sustainability and furniture design, and I also believe that inclusivity and education are vital to the future of original design,鈥� he continues.
Stretching his creativity
When he鈥檚 not building and designing architecturally, Chambers is extending his creativity fashionably by making bowties.
鈥淚 have an entrepreneurial spirit and a good work ethic, which were instilled by my parents, who own their own veterinary clinic,鈥� he notes.
Chambers says his craft is meant to inspire to motivate others 鈥� including his peers, who he hopes will explore opportunities that not just enhance their educational pursuits and interests, but challenge them as well.
鈥淓ven beyond my extracurricular activities, I want to motivate my peers to always put their best foot forward,鈥� he said.
漏 2020, 精东AV