Family Weekend

Friday, Oct. 13–Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7–4 p.m.

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FAMILY WEEKEND 2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

President’s Reception

Friday, October 13th 7-9pm
Canzani Atrium

You are cordially invited to the President’s Reception! This event kicks off Family Weekend 2017 and invites families of current students to visit campus, see what their student is learning, and hear from CCAD President, Dr. Melanie Corn! This reception includes appetizers and refreshments, music, and a showcase of some wonderful art and designs displayed and/or created on campus.


CCAD Goes to the Movies

Friday, October 13th 9pm
Canzani Auditorium

Join CCAD’s Student Programming Board for a movie night! Bring the entire family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy Wonder Woman in the Canzani Auditorium!


Meet and Greet: Brunch Edition

Saturday, October 14th 9:30-11am
CCAD’s Market Dining Hall

Experience the brunch menu in CCAD’s Market Dining Hall while chatting with Faculty and Staff at CCAD. Grab a cup of coffee and peruse Ampersand Emporium – your one stop for all things CCAD pride.


Student Panel

Saturday, October 14th 11am-noon
Canzani Auditorium

Hear from current students who recently completed impactful and highly coveted internships with companies like, McGraw Hill, Adult Swim, HamiltonParker, and ionVentus.


FAMILYfest

Saturday, October 14th noon-4pm
The Quad

Bring your family, especially the siblings, to FAMILYfest! Have a blast on the quad with a zip line, master the obstacle course, or make some DIY crafts with CCAD’s own Student Organizations including the Battle Games Association, Black Student Leadership Association, Queer Alliance, and Empowering Feminists of Campus!

 

HOW TO Series

Saturday, October 14th 1-4pm
Various Locations


HOW TO…Encourage your Artist & Designer
Canzani Auditorium 1-1:45pm
Hear from chairs of the Animation and Fine Art’s Department (Charlotte Belland & Kelly Malec- Kosak) on the best ways to encourage and support your Artist & Designer in reaching their career aspirations.


HOW TO…Support your Artist & Designer
Canzani Auditorium 3-3:45pm

Hear from our Vice President of Student Affairs on the best ways to support your student and what we are doing on campus to support them as well.


HOW TO…Create with your Artist & Designer
Location and Details Below: 1-3pm

1. Animation Student Collective – Flip Books, Kinney Hall 224

2. Illustration Student Collective – Artist Trading Cards, location TBD

3. Advertising and Graphic Design Student Collective – Alumni Panel & Icontionary, Crane 305

4. Jewelry Club – Wire Wrapped Ring, location TBD


Ampersand Emporium, our one-stop shop for all things CCAD pride, from t-shirts to temporary tattoos to all things alumni, will have special hours for Family Weekend. The store, located on the first floor of the Design Square Apartments building, will be open the following hours:

Friday, Oct. 13: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m

Saturday, Oct. 14: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m


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