MyCCAD November 16, 2020 | Let’s talk this Thursday
Dates & deadlines
Monday, Nov. 16 = Resident Advisor applications open
Thursday, Nov. 19 = CCAD Talk & Student Engagement presents: Netflix Orginal Movie Trivia & Industrial Design speaker series: Taylor Downes & RA info session
Friday, Nov. 20 = MFA Visiting Artist: Photographer Dawit Petros
Sunday, Nov. 22 = Fall semester survey responses due
Monday, Nov. 23 = CCAD goes live: Namita Gupta Wiggers in conversation with Dr. Jennifer Schlueter
Wednesday, Nov. 25–Friday, Nov. 27 = Thanksgiving Break (no classes, offices are closed)
Wednesday, Dec. 2 = Visiting Artists & Scholars: Audrey Chan
Friday, Dec. 4–Sunday, Dec. 6 = Virtual CCAD Art Fair & Marketplace
Friday, Dec. 4 = RA info session
Friday, Dec. 18 = Deadline for RA applications
Monday, Jan. 25 = Spring registration deadline
CCAD talk for students & families
This Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. (EST), you and your family members are invited to join CCAD's President, Dr. Melanie Corn, and other senior leadership to discuss the college’s plans for spring via Zoom.
Join the webinar (passcode: 569402)
& the survey says …
Please take a few minutes to respond to this short survey about your fall semester experience by Sunday, Nov. 22. It will help us better understand your needs as we transition to the spring semester.
Spring semester registration
Friendly reminder: Registration for the spring semester is on pause until this Wednesday, Nov. 18. The deadline for registration (adding courses) for spring 2021 is 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
Gobble, gobble
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, CCAD offices will be closed and no classes will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25–Friday, Nov. 27. While we can’t celebrate our campus traditions this year, such as the annual Thanksgiving luncheon (with food served up by faculty and staff), we look forward to celebrating with you next year! In the meantime, visit ccad.edu/thanksgiving2020 after Friday, Nov. 20, to check out favorite holiday recipes from CCAD faculty and staff—you might find inspiration for your own meal!
CCAD goes live: Namita Gupta Wiggers
Educator, curator, and writer Namita Gupta Wiggers and Dean of Graduate Studies Jennifer Schlueter will join each other for an CCAD Goes Live conversation on CCAD’s Instagram channel (@ccadedu) Monday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. (EST). Gupta Wiggers is the Director of the Master of Arts in Critical Craft Studies program at Warren Wilson College, the first low-residency graduate program to focus on this field. She is the Director and Co-Founder of Critical Craft Forum, which offers real-time conversations about critical issues of interest to the field.
Apply to be an RA today
Support your peers, enhance the CCAD community, strengthen your leadership skills, and work on a dynamic team—apply now to be a Resident Advisor for the 2021–2022 academic year! Applicants must meet general GPA requirements; a complete RA application also includes an updated resume and the completion of four essay questions. The position requires 15–20 hours/week, and RAs are compensated via residential space, a meal plan, and a parking pass.
Info sessions for prospective RAs will be held online at 11 a.m. (EST) Thursday, Nov. 19, and 4 p.m. (EST) Friday, Dec. 4.
Applications are due Friday, Dec. 18.
Get the latest on public health
For the latest COVID-19 information and announcements, visit ccad.edu/publichealth.
Trivia pursuits
Julie Wagner of @wagneredtrivia hosts a virtual, themed movie trivia night for CCAD: Student Engagement presents: Netflix Orginal Movie Trivia on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. (EST). Students can play alone or in teams, and the winners of each trivia session will receive a $25 gift card for their team. Please make sure you sign up for the trivia session by the day of the event.
Winter Art Fair is coming
Save the date for the virtual 2020 CCAD Art Fair & Marketplace noon Friday, Dec. 4 through 11:59 p.m. (EST) Sunday, Dec. 6. All items are made by CCAD students and alumni and all sale proceeds go directly to the artists, designers, and makers.
Take care
Do you receive coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace? The Open Enrollment period for 2021 coverage is open now through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.
Learn about your coverage options
Upcoming Visiting Artist
Save the date: LA-based artist and educator Audrey Chan will take the virtual stage Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. (EST) as part of CCAD’s ongoing Visiting Artists & Scholars Series. Chan will discuss the role of art and storytelling in the fight for social justice.
Life-changing designs
Collin Williams (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2023) makes work designed to put a smile on your face. See it on our blog and at this year’s Art Fair & Marketplace Friday, Dec. 4–Sunday, Dec. 6.
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Student Spotlight 
Name: Atlas Biro
Major: Advertising & Graphic Design
Class Year: 2022 (But I'm set to graduate Fall 2021)
Hometown: Gahanna, OH
Where are you located for fall semester: Columbus, OH
Where are you located for spring semester: Columbus, OH
Favorite spot on campus: The 3rd floor of Crane
Favorite thing to do in Columbus: Walk around the Short North or German Village!
Last show you binged-watched: Fargo
Most-played song on your playlist right now: No Complaints No Conversations by George Watsky
Your time at CCAD in 3 emojis:
Your pandemic experience in 3 emojis: 🖥️
How has your creative practice changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began? Weirdly enough, I find myself creating more work off of my laptop than pre-COVID-19. It's a nice escape from all of the Teams/Zoom calls and online work.
Current artist/designer crush: Adé Hogue!
Favorite thing about CCAD: The sheer perseverance and willingness to collaborate with my classmates.
Your social media handles: @maybeatlas on Instagram!
Campus groups or activities: Advertising & Graphic Design Student Collective