What's New at
The Art Institute of Vancouver

Extended Campus Hours for Midterms and Finals

The Renfrew Campus will hold extended campus hours this quarter to accommodate students studying for midterms and finals. The campus will remain open on the following Sunday's from 7:30am - 11:30pm.

January 31st
February 7th
March 7th
March 14th

Sincerely,

Academic Affairs

Fall 2009 & Winter 2010 Graduation Ceremony

Friday May 14, 2010
Broadway Church, Vancouver

An official invite will be mailed out closer to the date. Please ensure your mailing address is up to date with the school.

Please contact Lisa Elliott if you require further information - lelliott@aii.edu

2010 Winter Olympic Games

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are approaching quickly. During this time, classes will run as usual unless notified otherwise. Please continue to check your email and the student affairs website for updates http://studentaffairs.artschool.com.

You can expect that life will continue as usual, however there will be more congestion in the city and you may need to plan for longer travel times.

Full information on traffic issues, including the “Know Before You Go” campaign, can be found at: www.travelsmart2010.com

If you have questions or concerns please contact your instructor or academic director/advisor.

NEW: Food and Drink Policy

The Art Institute of Vancouver provides students, faculty and staff with cafeteria areas at each of its campuses. Food and drink should be enjoyed exclusively in these areas of the school. From time to time, food may be served at school events that take place in lecture rooms, art rooms or other public areas such as the atrium or the art galleries. These events are always sponsored and supervised by school officials.

Students, faculty and staff are not allowed to bring food into classrooms at any time. Drinks are allowed in lecture classrooms, drafting rooms and art rooms if they are in screw-top bottles or sealed-top travel mugs. Aluminum cans, open-top containers and other easily spilled vessels are not allowed. Due to the sensitive nature of the technology used in the computer labs, fashion labs and audio production studios, no food or drink is allowed in these rooms at any time. However, as instructors often have to speak for long periods and may find it difficult to leave the classroom, instructors may bring a drink in an approved, sealed-top container into the classroom where they are teaching. Students are not allowed to bring food or drinks into computer labs, fashion labs or audio production studios. Students violating the food and drink policy may be asked to leave the classroom.

Breaks should be provided at regular intervals in all classes so that students may leave the classroom to get a refreshment.

Student Success Fair

Learn some useful tips for success!

Burnaby Campus
Wednesday January 13
5:00 - 6:00pm
E-cafe

Renfrew Campus
Thursday January 14
12:30 - 1:30pm
Art Gallery