2008 Rurik Ekstrom Historic Preservation Scholarship Recipient

The 2008 scholarship recipient is Marita Abe, architecture major at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.  Abe has been described as a dedicated, hardworking student who has a very mature understanding of an architect’s professional responsibilities.  She is particularly interested in historic preservation issues.  “I… have taken an interest in focusing my projects towards educating myself in issues of historic preservation.  I feel very lucky to be able to present my projects to my peers to help make the issues aware to them as well.  It is a gift I would like to give back to my family and friends who have supported me throughout my education and research opportunities here at NDSU,” Abe said.