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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Update for the semester
Hello all,
I want to apologize for such a late update. Last semester was very busy and we did not keep this up to date! So I'm here to do a recap on the semester and the events held.
On the second week of school in August, we hosted a Welcome Back Breakfast in our building. We provided coffee, orange juice, cookies, and mini muffins. We encouraged everyone to bring in their mugs for a discount on the coffee. Kayla, one of our event chairs, made the muffins and they were a hit! Thanks, Kayla. We hope to do this again for the spring semester and continue with it for next year!
In September, as mentioned below we did our community service and participated in Greensboro Beautiful! We had more interest than volunteers, unfortunately. The sun wasn't really out but we made the best we could. Fortunately, it wasn't too cold and it didn't rain. We cleaned up for about two hours and then headed over to the trash drop-off point at the World War Memorial Stadium. After the drop-off we were provided pizza and drinks for everyone who volunteered throughout Greensboro that day!
Unfortunately, we did not have anything for October. We did want to have some kind of Fall Festival but had trouble coordinating anything within time. So, October was a respite.
In November, we hosted our first department wide Thanksgiving Potluck and Canned Food Drive. Three years ago, the first years decided to have a Thanksgiving meal in studio before the break. Our instructor Tommy Lambeth approved it. This happened again the following year and became a tradition. IIDA thought it would be a wonderful way to include the whole department because it had brought that year closer together. Why not try to do that with the whole department? So with the third years blessing we did. However, due to studio times (half were in the morning and the other half in the afternoon), we divided the years into categories to cover the potluck. We asked the first years to bring drinks, second years to bring desserts, third years to bring the main courses/meats and sides, fourth year to bring sides, fifth years and graduate students to bring cups and utensils. We made it work and it was quite a success!!! The cans we collected were donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry. We were able to donate about 180 lbs of canned food. Thanks to my whole steering committee for helping set it up and take it down! Also a thanks to all the years for their time and help!
Pictures coming soon!
In December, we held our first Holiday fundraiser. Our event chairs, Kayla McDonagh and Clairissa Anderson, worked on ornaments to create for our fundraiser. We sold two types of ornaments, a tree and a snowlake, were flat but could be put together to create a 3-D ornament. The ornaments were a hit!! We also hope to do this for next year.
That about wraps up the Fall semester. During this spring semester, we have a few fundraisers in mind. Our first will be a Welcome Back Breakfast for a few days next week. We also plan to meet to start coordinating for Beaux Arts, our end of the year celebration, where we hope to invite professionals in the design to attend. In February, we plan to provide candy grams in the spirit of Valentine's Day. An entertaining fundraiser during March Madness. Then end in April with our Beaux Arts Ball!
I look forward to keeping everyone posted on the outcome of the events to come!
I want to apologize for such a late update. Last semester was very busy and we did not keep this up to date! So I'm here to do a recap on the semester and the events held.
On the second week of school in August, we hosted a Welcome Back Breakfast in our building. We provided coffee, orange juice, cookies, and mini muffins. We encouraged everyone to bring in their mugs for a discount on the coffee. Kayla, one of our event chairs, made the muffins and they were a hit! Thanks, Kayla. We hope to do this again for the spring semester and continue with it for next year!
In September, as mentioned below we did our community service and participated in Greensboro Beautiful! We had more interest than volunteers, unfortunately. The sun wasn't really out but we made the best we could. Fortunately, it wasn't too cold and it didn't rain. We cleaned up for about two hours and then headed over to the trash drop-off point at the World War Memorial Stadium. After the drop-off we were provided pizza and drinks for everyone who volunteered throughout Greensboro that day!
Unfortunately, we did not have anything for October. We did want to have some kind of Fall Festival but had trouble coordinating anything within time. So, October was a respite.
In November, we hosted our first department wide Thanksgiving Potluck and Canned Food Drive. Three years ago, the first years decided to have a Thanksgiving meal in studio before the break. Our instructor Tommy Lambeth approved it. This happened again the following year and became a tradition. IIDA thought it would be a wonderful way to include the whole department because it had brought that year closer together. Why not try to do that with the whole department? So with the third years blessing we did. However, due to studio times (half were in the morning and the other half in the afternoon), we divided the years into categories to cover the potluck. We asked the first years to bring drinks, second years to bring desserts, third years to bring the main courses/meats and sides, fourth year to bring sides, fifth years and graduate students to bring cups and utensils. We made it work and it was quite a success!!! The cans we collected were donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry. We were able to donate about 180 lbs of canned food. Thanks to my whole steering committee for helping set it up and take it down! Also a thanks to all the years for their time and help!
Pictures coming soon!
In December, we held our first Holiday fundraiser. Our event chairs, Kayla McDonagh and Clairissa Anderson, worked on ornaments to create for our fundraiser. We sold two types of ornaments, a tree and a snowlake, were flat but could be put together to create a 3-D ornament. The ornaments were a hit!! We also hope to do this for next year.
That about wraps up the Fall semester. During this spring semester, we have a few fundraisers in mind. Our first will be a Welcome Back Breakfast for a few days next week. We also plan to meet to start coordinating for Beaux Arts, our end of the year celebration, where we hope to invite professionals in the design to attend. In February, we plan to provide candy grams in the spirit of Valentine's Day. An entertaining fundraiser during March Madness. Then end in April with our Beaux Arts Ball!
I look forward to keeping everyone posted on the outcome of the events to come!
Community Outreach: Greensboro Beautiful
On September 17, 2011, our Campus Center participated in Greensboro Beautiful, a subgroup of NC Big Sweep. We had a good amount of people interested in this activity. Unfortunately, the turn out wasn't as plentiful but we did have a good group of people. Our designated area was on S. Mendenhall Street from Spring Garden Road to Courtland Street.
I, like others there, was surprised at some of the items we came across during our pickup. It was also sad to say that the trash we picked up most of were cigarette buds. It is unfortunate that people continue to smoke knowing the risks but the sad part is they don't seem to care about cleaning up after themselves (at least being more considerate with where to throw them out). On an upside, we have a couple of people thank us for cleaning up their street. It is always nice to be supported!!
Pictures will be posted soon!
I, like others there, was surprised at some of the items we came across during our pickup. It was also sad to say that the trash we picked up most of were cigarette buds. It is unfortunate that people continue to smoke knowing the risks but the sad part is they don't seem to care about cleaning up after themselves (at least being more considerate with where to throw them out). On an upside, we have a couple of people thank us for cleaning up their street. It is always nice to be supported!!
Pictures will be posted soon!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
2011-2012 IIDA UNCG Campus Center!
Although, it is no longer the beginning, we are still in the early part of the semester. Our previous president, Katie Reynolds, has graduated. Based on the downward slope that the campus center has taken in the last couple of years, we are hoping to reestablish it to its Golden Era. Although, there is still a lot of work to do, I would like to introduce the current members of the Campus Center steering committe.
Faculty Advisor: Travis Hicks
President: Linda Melendez
Vice-president: Alyssa Hankus
Community Outreach Chair: Jasmine Jones
Fundraising/Events Chairs: Kayla McDonagh and Clairissa Anderson
Note-taker: Justin McNair
1st year representative: Claire Druga
4th year representative: Clairissa Anderson
There are currently a handful of positions available. They are Publicity Chair, Travel Chair, and 2nd year representative.
So welcome back everyone and we hope that this year we start off on a good note!
Faculty Advisor: Travis Hicks
President: Linda Melendez
Vice-president: Alyssa Hankus
Community Outreach Chair: Jasmine Jones
Fundraising/Events Chairs: Kayla McDonagh and Clairissa Anderson
Note-taker: Justin McNair
1st year representative: Claire Druga
4th year representative: Clairissa Anderson
There are currently a handful of positions available. They are Publicity Chair, Travel Chair, and 2nd year representative.
So welcome back everyone and we hope that this year we start off on a good note!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Greene goes Green Design Charrette
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Upcoming Events for all you students out there!!!
When: Tuesday, February 15th
Time: 3 - 8 pm for Students 6 - 8 pm for Members and Guests
Where: Mometum Group 2006 Surrett Dr. Archdale, NC 27263
This month's program, Design Days, is geared toward students, professional members and guests alike. There will be a special "Textile Basics" presentation and tour of the Momentum warehouse to be followed by a portfolio and resume review for students. Then a CEU program entitled "Etiquette for Business Effectiveness" for everyone to attend. The objectives of this course are to demonstrate how to make a good impression through effective introductions, how to fluently answer difficult questions from potential clients, how to perform as an effective host in client situations, and how to handle uncomfortable situations gracefully. Please see the agenda below for more information.
Agenda: 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Student Presentation: "Textile Basics" by Laura Skinner, Momentum Group (students only)
4:00 - 4:30 pm - Tour of Momentum Warehouse (students only)
4:30 - 6:00 pm - Student portfolio and resume reviews conducted by IIDA members (students only)
6:00 - 8:00 pm - CEU Presentation "Etiquette for Business Effectiveness" (students, members, and guests)
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