The alumnae magazine of Mills College
Nearly every building project that’s taken place on the Mills campus since 1992 bears the fingerprints of Karen Fiene. Known colloquially as the campus architect (her most recent title was director of facilities, compliance, and sustainability), Fiene first started working on Mills campus projects when employed by the architectural firm EHDD, initially coming on board to assist
Through skill and determination, architect Julia Morgan rose to the top of a male-dominated profession. The buildings she constructed on the Mills campus remain a strong reminder of what a smart, driven woman can achieve.
By Helen Metz Lore ’43 [Ed. Note: There are a thousand and more fascinating buildings in the city of Oakland. Many date from the early pioneer days; some were designed as recently as last year. We asked Helen Metz Lore, ’43, Director of the Oakland Heritage Alliance, to do the impossible. Describe a few of
