What's New at
The Art Institute of Vancouver

DJ Hero Event

Interested in participating in a DJ Hero Showdown?

Join the DJ Club on Monday March 8, in room A501 at the Burnaby Campus from 6:00 - 10:00pm. Audio students vs. Gamers! Let's see who can conquer the XBOX game - DJ Hero!

All students are invited - you don't have to be a gamer or audio student to participate.

Canadian Cancer Society/The Art Institute of Vancouver Relay For Life

Join the Event Management students at the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life! The event will run on Saturday, March 13 at the Renfrew Campus in the parking lot from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This event was coordinated by the Event Management students. Come out to support our students and congratulate them for their hard work in running a successful event!

Ai Student Participates in The Urban Art Demonstration at the 2010 Olympics

Web Design student, Marina Mikulic, noticed a posting on one of the bulletin boards on campus advertising The Urban Art Demonstration for the Olympics. She quickly put together a portfolio to apply for the position, as applications were due the following day. A few days later she was notified that her work had been selected for the Olympics! She was thrilled!

This week, she has been stationed up on Cypress Mountain, painting snowboards and 8 x 8 canvases using acrylic paints, acrylic markers, and spray paint. She is receiving incredible exposure! Plus they they have been treating her very well; She received free food, art supplies, a pay check, and an Olympic access pass. She's been enjoying watching the events taking place at Cypress Mountain!

All of the artwork created by the Urban Art Demonstration artists will be auctioned off at the end of the Olympic Games period, with each artist receiving 60% of the net proceeds. The remaining 40% will go to the non-profit, Vancouver chapter of CHILL. CHILL serves youth facing a multitude of challenges: youth in group homes and foster care struggling with drug addictions, violence and anger or depression. This program gets them out of their current circumstance and gives them a chance to play in the mountains.

You too could have the opportunity to get exposure within the campus and Vancouver community. Continue to check the campus bulletin boards and speak to your instructors and academic directors about contests and other opportunities to become involved. Marina has received the opportunity of a lifetime. Congratulations to Marina! We look forward to seeing your work.

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