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The following are updates and upcoming events from the Savannah College of Art and Design: • • • • • • • • •
Student phonathon callers needed Call for submissions: online anthology Call for entries: gingerbread houses Surveys results available online Weston Package Center winter break hours Call for entries: Image needed for CSSS social media sites Move-in Crew volunteers needed A Conversation with Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue List of upcoming SCAD events
Student phonathon callers needed The institutional advancement department seeks students to place phone calls to alumni, parents and friends to solicit Annual Fund contributions and update information. Callers serve as ambassadors for SCAD and must represent the university in a positive manner. Callers earn $8 per hour plus performance incentives. Callers must work a minimum of three shifts per week. Limited daytime shifts may be available. Regular shifts are Monday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. The phonathon takes place at Granite Hall, 126 E. Gaston St. Interested applicants need to schedule an interview by Nov. 17. Phone-a-thon starts Jan. 4 and runs through May. Applicants must complete necessary forms and paperwork with the student employment office before interviewing for the position. Contact Secene Dorsey at [email protected] or 912.525.8776. Applicants should have: SCAD student status (must be enrolled in at least six credit hours); excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette; be well-organized and dependable; be enthusiastic and confident with a positive attitude; the ability to express verbally a commitment to SCAD; legible handwriting and good record keeping skills; and be able to work evenings. For more information, contact Allison Martin at [email protected] or 912.525.5839. Call for submissions: online anthology Senior film and television student Daniel Reed seeks submissions of short scenes that will be made into films and added to the online anthology randomplay. In this anthology, the viewer will see three short scenes played randomly from a cache of 30-40 scenes, all of which serve to show the gradual shift toward a more digital way of life. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. For more information and to submit entries, e-mail [email protected]. Call for entries: gingerbread houses The Westin is hosting a gingerbread house village in its hotel lobby Nov. 23-Dec. 25. SCAD students can demonstrate their creative talent by submitting entries in the student division. Students can win up to $800 in scholarship money. All entries must be delivered to the hotel Nov. 20-23. All entrants should create a quick concept design and sketch of the structure they propose and e-mail [email protected] for prior approval, to ensure the subject fits the theme. Concept should be Savannah/Lowcountry/Old South related. Gingerbread houses should be roughly 24 x 24 in size (you may use a wooden or other frame). Winning
gingerbread displays will be part of the gingerbread village in the lobby; runners-up will be displayed in associate areas of the hotel. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Surveys results available online Results from the following surveys are now available on the institutional research MySCAD page. • Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (NL SSI) • Noel-Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (NL PSOL) • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) • SCAD Student Survey (SSS) • SCAD Leaver Survey • SCAD Graduate Alumni Survey To access these reports, log on to MySCAD and select the Resources tab. Under Department Directory, select Institutional Effectiveness, then Institutional Research. Click on Internal Survey Research (for SSS, Leaver Survey and Graduate Alumni Survey) or National Survey Research (for NL SSI, NL PSOL and NSSE). E-mail [email protected] with any concerns or questions. Weston Package Center winter break hours From Nov. 16-Dec. 30, the Weston Package Center will be open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the center will close at 1 p.m. on the following days: Nov. 25, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. The center will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 4. Call for entries: Image needed for CSSS social media sites The SCAD office of counseling and student support services is looking for a new image for its Facebook and Twitter sites! Atlanta and Savannah students are encouraged to submit an image. The top three contestants will have their images displayed and rotated throughout the first two weeks of winter quarter. The grand prize winner will win $200! Images must be submitted by Dec. 21. View contest rules at www.facebook.com/scadcs3?ref=mf. Move-in Crew volunteers needed The Move-in Crew is a group of students who assist new incoming students moving in for Winter 2010. Volunteers welcome new students and parents to campus, answer questions during opening days and assist residents to move their belongings into their room. Move-in crew volunteers receive a free and stylish Move-in Crew shirt and water bottle. Volunteers who live in residence halls will be able to return to campus Dec. 31 and receive dinner the Friday night before opening. Volunteers should have a positive and hardworking attitude, attend an orientation session Jan. 1, and be prepared to work Jan. 2.
Applications are available on MySCAD in the Residence Life and Housing channel under “SCAD-Savannah Housing and Move-in Crew.” Apply by Dec. 1. Acceptance letters will be e-mailed the following week. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 912.525.7000. A Conversation with Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue Students of all majors are invited to meet Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Friday, Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m., at the Student Center. The founding editor of Teen Vogue will chat with Michael Fink, dean of the SCAD School of Fashion, about fashion, the magazine business, and her career at House & Garden, Vogue and now Teen Vogue. Following the discussion, she will answer students’ questions and sign copies of “The Teen Vogue Handbook.” Upcoming events For a full description and listing of SCAD events and exhibitions, visit www.scad.edu/ calendar. Student Preservation Association club meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Gordon Hall, 439 E. Broad St. The SPA encourages student interaction and involvement within the preservation field to foster a stronger educational experience. Hear about upcoming events and opportunities within the Savannah community. Meeting: Interested in Studying in Lacoste? Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Jen Library, third floor east, 201 E. Broughton St. Attend this interest meeting about SCAD Lacoste. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. "The Ordinary Iconic Ranch House" by Richard Cloues Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. Ranch houses were built by the thousands across the United States during the mid-20th century. Widely perceived today as quite ordinary, these houses are in fact extraordinary hallmarks of a distinct historic period. Utilizing examples from across Georgia, this lecture by Richard Cloues, state historic preservation officer, explores how the ranch house represents new ideas about domestic architectural design and family life. Free and open to the public. deFINE ART lecture by Marilyn Minter Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Famed artist Marilyn Minter seems to be the name on everyone’s lips these days. Madonna bought the artist’s Green Pink Caviar video as a backdrop for her Sticky and Sweet tour and MAC enlisted her to create works using the cosmetic firm’s fall pigments. Minter has also collaborated with artist Wangechi Mutu in a series of photographs depicting Mutu as a sensual golden goddess, and actress Pamela Anderson became her muse for the centerfold of the Swiss art magazine Parkett. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Workshop: Career Success Strategies for Students with Disabilities Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m. York Hall, Room 227, 115 E. York St. This workshop is sponsored by the offices of career services and counseling and student support services. To sign up, e-mail [email protected]. Guest speaker: Advertising guru Eddie Snyder Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Student Center Eddie Snyder, senior vice president/chief creative officer of The Morrison Agency, talks with students about careers in advertising. deFINE ART lecture with Trenton Doyle Hancock: "Bananas for Savannah" Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Arnold Hall, 1810 Bull St. Trenton Doyle Hancock's prints, drawings and collaged felt paintings work together to tell the story of the Mounds - a group of mythical creatures that are the tragic protagonists of the artist's unfolding narrative. Each new work by Hancock is a contribution to the saga of the Mounds, portraying the birth, life, death, afterlife and even dream states of these half-animal, half-plant creatures. Free and open to the public. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SAC Coffee House: Jonathan McQuitty Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 p.m. Student Center Listen to a fellow student perform live every Wednesday night at the Student Center. Relax and enjoy refreshments at the SAC Coffee House. deFINE ART lecture with senior editor Richard Vine: "New China, New Art" Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Arnold Hall Richard Vine is a senior editor at Art in America magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in literature from the University of Chicago and has served as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Review and of
Dialogue: An Art Journal. Vine will speak about his most recent book, “New China, New Art” (Prestel, 2008), which covers avant-garde art in China from 1979 to the present. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Hometown Heroes information session Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Student Center Hometown Heroes visit their former high schools and colleges during breaks to show off the cool stuff they've been doing at SCAD. Participating students receive training and are given information to share with their schools, as well as an exclusive SCAD umbrella. This is a great way to get a taste of the leadership opportunities available through the Student Ambassador program. Sponsored by SCAD Student Ambassadors and the admission department. Sign up for an info session by e-mailing [email protected]. Paintball Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Experience the adrenaline rush of paintball, a unique and enjoyable experience for people of all skill levels. The $30 cost includes transportation, unlimited use of the fields, all-day air and 500 rounds. Leave from Weston House at 10 a.m. A small lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For more information, call 912.525.6958. deFINE ART creative panel: "The New Art Economy" Friday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. River Club, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring noted gallery executives Lea Freid (partner, Lombard-Freid Projects, New York), Mark Hughes (director, Galerie Lelong, New York), and Marcia Wood (executive director and owner, Marcia Wood Gallery, Atlanta). Moderated by Steve Bliss, dean of the School of Fine Arts, this panel will address the necessary shifts and changes taking place in the commercial art world in the face of challenges posed by the new economy. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Student workshop: Is Grad School for You? Friday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. York Hall, Room 227 Learn about the application process, letters of recommendation, taking the GRE and choosing the right graduate school for you. To sign up, e-mail [email protected]. deFINE ART creative panel: "The Big Apple Hustle" Friday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. River Club Featuring SCAD alumnus Michael Scoggins and emerging New York-based artists Mark
Barrow and Sarah Parke, and David Ellis. Moderated by exhibitions coordinator Matthew Mascotte, this panel will discuss the strategies and practices they employ as emerging artists in New York City. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Weekly District student newspaper meeting Fridays, 4 p.m. Keys Hall, 516 Abercorn St. District is an online, award-winning, editorially independent newspaper published for and by SCAD students in Savannah. Panel discussion: "From the Road" Friday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m. Arnold Hall Join production staff members from the national tour of the Tony Award-winning show "Avenue Q." Learn about the ins and outs of taking a Broadway show on the road, including the logistics involved in performing in different cities and new spaces. Sponsored by the arts administration department. Free and open to the public. deFINE ART performance and gallery talk by Nene Humphrey: "Circling the Center" Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. Performance featuring artist Nene Humphrey, Julie DeLano, SCAD alumnus Roberto Lange and student participants followed by an artist gallery talk and reception. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SCAD Cinema Circle presents "Harold and Maude" Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Trustees Theater Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort and Cyril Cusack star in this film directed by Hal Ashby. When extremely wealthy Harold (Cort) isn't staging his own suicide, he's crashing funerals. Then this morbid young man falls in love with fellow funeral-crasher Maude (Gordon), a woman 50 years his senior, whose lust for life surpasses his own preoccupation with death. Individual film tickets are $8 for the general public; $6 for seniors, students and military; and free with a valid SCAD ID. SCAD Cinema Circle memberships also are available. For more information, call 912.525.5051. Bike Club Saturdays, 8 a.m. Experience Savannah like never before. Meet at Gallery Espresso at 8 a.m. Don't forget your helmet. The bike club is free of charge. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For
more information e-mail [email protected]. deFINE ART Open Studio Night Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 p.m. Alexander Hall and the River Club Open Studio Night features original works by SCAD students, faculty and alumni. The event showcases the best of SCAD painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Artwork is available for purchase. Guests are invited to visit the university's studio spaces and experience hands-on demonstrations. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/ defineart. deFINE ART: Projection and motion paintings by David Ellis Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. River Club Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. deFINE ART performance by Nick Cave Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Hamilton Hall, 522 Indian St. Nick Cave is one of the most internationally acclaimed and sought-after artists working today. Cave held a solo exhibition “Cosmic Couturier” in Spring 2009 at SCAD’s Pinnacle Gallery, which featured newly created Soundsuits and tondos by the artist. Suggestive of ceremonial garments, costume, haute couture and superhero disguise, Cave’s Soundsuits, or performative wearable sculptures, are intricately ornamented with reclaimed fabric and found objects selected for their symbolism and auditory function. Cave’s otherworldly creations will be performed by Cave, SCAD students and community members in what Cave is calling a spoken word, dance, DJ music extravaganza. Free and open to the public. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SCAD alumni bands and performances Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 p.m. River Club Performances include "Unsolved Mysteries” by Jon Lynn and Colin Alexander, “Helado Negro” by Roberto Lange and friends, and "Prayer Town” by Phil Ashley and Patrick Parker. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Midnight Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 p.m. Café SCAD, 231 W. Boundary St. SCAD's Midnight Breakfast helps students prepare for finals by providing a hot breakfast and an opportunity to interact with others outside of the classroom. Sponsored by residence life and
housing and Sodexo. Drawing and Design Center tutoring The Drawing and Design Center assists students enrolled in foundation studies classes in improving their in-class performance. Tutors assist students with projects and assignments. Appointments are not necessary. Tutoring times vary. Contact the Drawing and Design Center for specific times and locations. The center also offers online tutoring on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Fall Club SCAD fitness classes Through Nov. 19 Club SCAD, 201 Barnard St. There is no fee or preregistration for any fitness class. Open to current SCAD students, faculty and staff. -- Is there a reminder, update or event announcement you’d like to have included in the weekly SCAD e-mail updates? For consideration, send your request to [email protected] the week before the edition in which you’d like the item to run.
Student phonathon callers needed Call for submissions: online anthology Call for entries: gingerbread houses Surveys results available online Weston Package Center winter break hours Call for entries: Image needed for CSSS social media sites Move-in Crew volunteers needed A Conversation with Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue List of upcoming SCAD events
Student phonathon callers needed The institutional advancement department seeks students to place phone calls to alumni, parents and friends to solicit Annual Fund contributions and update information. Callers serve as ambassadors for SCAD and must represent the university in a positive manner. Callers earn $8 per hour plus performance incentives. Callers must work a minimum of three shifts per week. Limited daytime shifts may be available. Regular shifts are Monday-Thursday, 6-10 p.m. The phonathon takes place at Granite Hall, 126 E. Gaston St. Interested applicants need to schedule an interview by Nov. 17. Phone-a-thon starts Jan. 4 and runs through May. Applicants must complete necessary forms and paperwork with the student employment office before interviewing for the position. Contact Secene Dorsey at [email protected] or 912.525.8776. Applicants should have: SCAD student status (must be enrolled in at least six credit hours); excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette; be well-organized and dependable; be enthusiastic and confident with a positive attitude; the ability to express verbally a commitment to SCAD; legible handwriting and good record keeping skills; and be able to work evenings. For more information, contact Allison Martin at [email protected] or 912.525.5839. Call for submissions: online anthology Senior film and television student Daniel Reed seeks submissions of short scenes that will be made into films and added to the online anthology randomplay. In this anthology, the viewer will see three short scenes played randomly from a cache of 30-40 scenes, all of which serve to show the gradual shift toward a more digital way of life. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 1. For more information and to submit entries, e-mail [email protected]. Call for entries: gingerbread houses The Westin is hosting a gingerbread house village in its hotel lobby Nov. 23-Dec. 25. SCAD students can demonstrate their creative talent by submitting entries in the student division. Students can win up to $800 in scholarship money. All entries must be delivered to the hotel Nov. 20-23. All entrants should create a quick concept design and sketch of the structure they propose and e-mail [email protected] for prior approval, to ensure the subject fits the theme. Concept should be Savannah/Lowcountry/Old South related. Gingerbread houses should be roughly 24 x 24 in size (you may use a wooden or other frame). Winning
gingerbread displays will be part of the gingerbread village in the lobby; runners-up will be displayed in associate areas of the hotel. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Surveys results available online Results from the following surveys are now available on the institutional research MySCAD page. • Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (NL SSI) • Noel-Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (NL PSOL) • National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) • SCAD Student Survey (SSS) • SCAD Leaver Survey • SCAD Graduate Alumni Survey To access these reports, log on to MySCAD and select the Resources tab. Under Department Directory, select Institutional Effectiveness, then Institutional Research. Click on Internal Survey Research (for SSS, Leaver Survey and Graduate Alumni Survey) or National Survey Research (for NL SSI, NL PSOL and NSSE). E-mail [email protected] with any concerns or questions. Weston Package Center winter break hours From Nov. 16-Dec. 30, the Weston Package Center will be open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the center will close at 1 p.m. on the following days: Nov. 25, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. The center will resume regular business hours Monday, Jan. 4. Call for entries: Image needed for CSSS social media sites The SCAD office of counseling and student support services is looking for a new image for its Facebook and Twitter sites! Atlanta and Savannah students are encouraged to submit an image. The top three contestants will have their images displayed and rotated throughout the first two weeks of winter quarter. The grand prize winner will win $200! Images must be submitted by Dec. 21. View contest rules at www.facebook.com/scadcs3?ref=mf. Move-in Crew volunteers needed The Move-in Crew is a group of students who assist new incoming students moving in for Winter 2010. Volunteers welcome new students and parents to campus, answer questions during opening days and assist residents to move their belongings into their room. Move-in crew volunteers receive a free and stylish Move-in Crew shirt and water bottle. Volunteers who live in residence halls will be able to return to campus Dec. 31 and receive dinner the Friday night before opening. Volunteers should have a positive and hardworking attitude, attend an orientation session Jan. 1, and be prepared to work Jan. 2.
Applications are available on MySCAD in the Residence Life and Housing channel under “SCAD-Savannah Housing and Move-in Crew.” Apply by Dec. 1. Acceptance letters will be e-mailed the following week. If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 912.525.7000. A Conversation with Amy Astley, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue Students of all majors are invited to meet Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, Friday, Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m., at the Student Center. The founding editor of Teen Vogue will chat with Michael Fink, dean of the SCAD School of Fashion, about fashion, the magazine business, and her career at House & Garden, Vogue and now Teen Vogue. Following the discussion, she will answer students’ questions and sign copies of “The Teen Vogue Handbook.” Upcoming events For a full description and listing of SCAD events and exhibitions, visit www.scad.edu/ calendar. Student Preservation Association club meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Gordon Hall, 439 E. Broad St. The SPA encourages student interaction and involvement within the preservation field to foster a stronger educational experience. Hear about upcoming events and opportunities within the Savannah community. Meeting: Interested in Studying in Lacoste? Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Jen Library, third floor east, 201 E. Broughton St. Attend this interest meeting about SCAD Lacoste. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. "The Ordinary Iconic Ranch House" by Richard Cloues Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Student Center, 120 Montgomery St. Ranch houses were built by the thousands across the United States during the mid-20th century. Widely perceived today as quite ordinary, these houses are in fact extraordinary hallmarks of a distinct historic period. Utilizing examples from across Georgia, this lecture by Richard Cloues, state historic preservation officer, explores how the ranch house represents new ideas about domestic architectural design and family life. Free and open to the public. deFINE ART lecture by Marilyn Minter Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Famed artist Marilyn Minter seems to be the name on everyone’s lips these days. Madonna bought the artist’s Green Pink Caviar video as a backdrop for her Sticky and Sweet tour and MAC enlisted her to create works using the cosmetic firm’s fall pigments. Minter has also collaborated with artist Wangechi Mutu in a series of photographs depicting Mutu as a sensual golden goddess, and actress Pamela Anderson became her muse for the centerfold of the Swiss art magazine Parkett. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Workshop: Career Success Strategies for Students with Disabilities Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4 p.m. York Hall, Room 227, 115 E. York St. This workshop is sponsored by the offices of career services and counseling and student support services. To sign up, e-mail [email protected]. Guest speaker: Advertising guru Eddie Snyder Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Student Center Eddie Snyder, senior vice president/chief creative officer of The Morrison Agency, talks with students about careers in advertising. deFINE ART lecture with Trenton Doyle Hancock: "Bananas for Savannah" Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Arnold Hall, 1810 Bull St. Trenton Doyle Hancock's prints, drawings and collaged felt paintings work together to tell the story of the Mounds - a group of mythical creatures that are the tragic protagonists of the artist's unfolding narrative. Each new work by Hancock is a contribution to the saga of the Mounds, portraying the birth, life, death, afterlife and even dream states of these half-animal, half-plant creatures. Free and open to the public. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SAC Coffee House: Jonathan McQuitty Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 p.m. Student Center Listen to a fellow student perform live every Wednesday night at the Student Center. Relax and enjoy refreshments at the SAC Coffee House. deFINE ART lecture with senior editor Richard Vine: "New China, New Art" Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Arnold Hall Richard Vine is a senior editor at Art in America magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in literature from the University of Chicago and has served as editor-in-chief of the Chicago Review and of
Dialogue: An Art Journal. Vine will speak about his most recent book, “New China, New Art” (Prestel, 2008), which covers avant-garde art in China from 1979 to the present. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Hometown Heroes information session Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Student Center Hometown Heroes visit their former high schools and colleges during breaks to show off the cool stuff they've been doing at SCAD. Participating students receive training and are given information to share with their schools, as well as an exclusive SCAD umbrella. This is a great way to get a taste of the leadership opportunities available through the Student Ambassador program. Sponsored by SCAD Student Ambassadors and the admission department. Sign up for an info session by e-mailing [email protected]. Paintball Friday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. Experience the adrenaline rush of paintball, a unique and enjoyable experience for people of all skill levels. The $30 cost includes transportation, unlimited use of the fields, all-day air and 500 rounds. Leave from Weston House at 10 a.m. A small lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For more information, call 912.525.6958. deFINE ART creative panel: "The New Art Economy" Friday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. River Club, 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Featuring noted gallery executives Lea Freid (partner, Lombard-Freid Projects, New York), Mark Hughes (director, Galerie Lelong, New York), and Marcia Wood (executive director and owner, Marcia Wood Gallery, Atlanta). Moderated by Steve Bliss, dean of the School of Fine Arts, this panel will address the necessary shifts and changes taking place in the commercial art world in the face of challenges posed by the new economy. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Student workshop: Is Grad School for You? Friday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. York Hall, Room 227 Learn about the application process, letters of recommendation, taking the GRE and choosing the right graduate school for you. To sign up, e-mail [email protected]. deFINE ART creative panel: "The Big Apple Hustle" Friday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. River Club Featuring SCAD alumnus Michael Scoggins and emerging New York-based artists Mark
Barrow and Sarah Parke, and David Ellis. Moderated by exhibitions coordinator Matthew Mascotte, this panel will discuss the strategies and practices they employ as emerging artists in New York City. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Weekly District student newspaper meeting Fridays, 4 p.m. Keys Hall, 516 Abercorn St. District is an online, award-winning, editorially independent newspaper published for and by SCAD students in Savannah. Panel discussion: "From the Road" Friday, Nov. 13, 4 p.m. Arnold Hall Join production staff members from the national tour of the Tony Award-winning show "Avenue Q." Learn about the ins and outs of taking a Broadway show on the road, including the logistics involved in performing in different cities and new spaces. Sponsored by the arts administration department. Free and open to the public. deFINE ART performance and gallery talk by Nene Humphrey: "Circling the Center" Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. Performance featuring artist Nene Humphrey, Julie DeLano, SCAD alumnus Roberto Lange and student participants followed by an artist gallery talk and reception. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SCAD Cinema Circle presents "Harold and Maude" Friday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Trustees Theater Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort and Cyril Cusack star in this film directed by Hal Ashby. When extremely wealthy Harold (Cort) isn't staging his own suicide, he's crashing funerals. Then this morbid young man falls in love with fellow funeral-crasher Maude (Gordon), a woman 50 years his senior, whose lust for life surpasses his own preoccupation with death. Individual film tickets are $8 for the general public; $6 for seniors, students and military; and free with a valid SCAD ID. SCAD Cinema Circle memberships also are available. For more information, call 912.525.5051. Bike Club Saturdays, 8 a.m. Experience Savannah like never before. Meet at Gallery Espresso at 8 a.m. Don't forget your helmet. The bike club is free of charge. Sponsored by the student recreation department. For
more information e-mail [email protected]. deFINE ART Open Studio Night Saturday, Nov. 14, 5 p.m. Alexander Hall and the River Club Open Studio Night features original works by SCAD students, faculty and alumni. The event showcases the best of SCAD painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Artwork is available for purchase. Guests are invited to visit the university's studio spaces and experience hands-on demonstrations. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/ defineart. deFINE ART: Projection and motion paintings by David Ellis Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. River Club Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. deFINE ART performance by Nick Cave Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Hamilton Hall, 522 Indian St. Nick Cave is one of the most internationally acclaimed and sought-after artists working today. Cave held a solo exhibition “Cosmic Couturier” in Spring 2009 at SCAD’s Pinnacle Gallery, which featured newly created Soundsuits and tondos by the artist. Suggestive of ceremonial garments, costume, haute couture and superhero disguise, Cave’s Soundsuits, or performative wearable sculptures, are intricately ornamented with reclaimed fabric and found objects selected for their symbolism and auditory function. Cave’s otherworldly creations will be performed by Cave, SCAD students and community members in what Cave is calling a spoken word, dance, DJ music extravaganza. Free and open to the public. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. SCAD alumni bands and performances Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 p.m. River Club Performances include "Unsolved Mysteries” by Jon Lynn and Colin Alexander, “Helado Negro” by Roberto Lange and friends, and "Prayer Town” by Phil Ashley and Patrick Parker. Learn more about the deFINE ART festival at www.scad.edu/defineart. Midnight Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 p.m. Café SCAD, 231 W. Boundary St. SCAD's Midnight Breakfast helps students prepare for finals by providing a hot breakfast and an opportunity to interact with others outside of the classroom. Sponsored by residence life and
housing and Sodexo. Drawing and Design Center tutoring The Drawing and Design Center assists students enrolled in foundation studies classes in improving their in-class performance. Tutors assist students with projects and assignments. Appointments are not necessary. Tutoring times vary. Contact the Drawing and Design Center for specific times and locations. The center also offers online tutoring on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Fall Club SCAD fitness classes Through Nov. 19 Club SCAD, 201 Barnard St. There is no fee or preregistration for any fitness class. Open to current SCAD students, faculty and staff. -- Is there a reminder, update or event announcement you’d like to have included in the weekly SCAD e-mail updates? For consideration, send your request to [email protected] the week before the edition in which you’d like the item to run.
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