MyCCAD: February 12, 2018

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Construction is coming. Learn more on Thursday.

Starting this month, we'll have a lot of construction as CCAD undergoes a campus beautification project as part of the City of Columbus’ Creative Campus initiative. Beginning around Feb. 26, East Gay Street will be shut down for the rest of the spring semester and part of the summer.

Please visit ccad.edu/construction for the latest information, and learn more about how it will impact you during a brief presentation from 11 a.m. and noon Thursday, Feb. 15, in Canzani Center Auditorium. We’ll review how the upcoming Creative Campus construction could affect you and how it will make our campus more beautiful and safe.

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Fall class registration starts soon

Sure, we’re at the start of spring semester, but it’s not too early to think about fall! Registration for classes begins soon, starting on Monday, Feb. 26, with seniors (students with 90 or more credit hours), honors students, and priority students. Be sure to check in with your academic advisor before you register regarding course questions, then go to Self Service to add classes.

 

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Save the date for DSA selection

Living on campus is convenient and a great value with all-inclusive pricing during the months you’re taking classes. CCAD’s Design Square Apartments come fully furnished and offer amenities like a fitness center, laundry room, computer lab, and 24-hour security. DSA housing applications and full details for the March 22 – 27 selection process are available here.

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Be the change as a student leader

Applications for orientation leaders and international mentors are due Feb. 28. These leadership roles are crucial to helping new students get the most out of their new life at CCAD, plus it’s great experience for you that future employers will notice.

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Off-Campus Learning deadline extended

The deadline to apply for Off-Campus Learning (think: study abroad) has been extended to Feb. 21. If you’re interested in learning more about these opportunities, attend the final Off-Campus Learning info session 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13.

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CCAD's Got Talent this Friday

We know you’re all talented off-stage, but who among you is the greatest showman? Grab a seat in Canzani Auditorium for the free event CCAD’s Got Talent Friday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. to see the finalists compete. Break a leg, contestants!

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Get your art fair applications in

Tuesday, Feb. 20, is the final day to apply for the 2018 Spring Art Fair, happening on April 7. And don’t forget: CCAD students can waive the jury fee by using coupon code StudentS18. Sale proceeds from the Art Fair go directly to the artists, so don’t delay.

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Vote!

You won’t get a cool sticker, but you will feel good knowing you had a say in choosing the next Student Government leaders. Meet the candidates at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in Crane Lobby. Then vote on my.ccad.edu Feb. 16 – 22.

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Nominate your fave professor

The 2018 Teaching Excellence Award will honor one faculty member who meets the highest expectations of the college, students, and peers. Has a faculty member been particularly influential to you, intellectually and professionally, both in and out of the classroom? Tell us why they deserve this important recognition through our online nomination form by Monday, Feb. 26.

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Learn from a panel of successful alumni

Join the Black Student Leadership Association for an open dialogue with alumni about life as an African-American creative within the modern world of art. Happening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, in Canzani Auditorium, a reception and refreshments will follow.

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It's mind time

The February issue of CCAD Student Health 101 is now available. Get the lowdown on mediation, learn some simple tips and tricks for networking, and much more. Also, don’t forget to check your CCAD email inbox for your invitation to participate in the CCAD Healthy Minds Study and your chance to win cash and Amazon gift cards!

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We're not lion: cheetahs are on campus

From 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, come check out cheetahs chillin' on the third floor of Crane. The Animation department welcomes these wild animodels from the Cheetah Conservation Project as part of an animal drawing event.

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Need a summer job?

The Office of Outreach is currently looking for highly motivated full-time undergraduate students interested in becoming Residential & Teaching Advisors for College Preview, CCAD’s summer residential program for high school students.

The RTA position runs from July 5 through July 28. Room and board are provided for the duration of the program, as well as hourly pay. Apply here by 5 p.m. Feb. 28. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Smith at [email protected].

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CCAD's Creative Writing Awards are back

Undergraduate students can submit poetry, prose, and screenwriting to win up to $300, excerpt publication in Botticelli, and an option to read at Red Wheelbarrow during Chroma. The deadline for contest submissions is 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 21. Be sure to follow these entry guidelines when submitting.

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I scream! You scream!

We all scream because it’s Valentine’s Day. Then we eat gallons of ice cream. Stop by Canzani Lobby at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, for Gallontine’s Day, presented by Student Programming Board. Make your own Valentines, eat ice cream and snacks, and watch a movie in the Auditorium (starting at 9 p.m.).

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Get out to a gallery event

Don’t miss the upcoming events at Beeler Gallery, including An Art Book Affair happening Feb. 24 – 25and the visiting artist and scholar lecture series complementing the new spring season. There’s also CCAD on Mars: The Planet Next Door opening at Byers Gallery on Wednesday, Feb. 14 and a breakfast reception 9 a.m. – noon Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Congrats to these student artists and designers

The work of these CCAD student artists and designers have recently been recognized by some prestigious organizations, including Winsell Rotational Molding Student Product Design Competition, and the short film titled Collision created by this team of CCAD students and an alum was selected from some fierce competition to be shown on COSI’s dome screen as part of the IMERSA 2018 Summit’s Art Matters programming.

614 Magazine featured the work of Annie Noelker (Photography, 2019) in its latest issue, and The Lantern recently highlighted the photography of Sahar Fadaian (Master of Fine Arts, 2019) on view now at Third Way Cafe’s pop-up gallery.

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