Hometown Heroes
Did you visit your high school or former college over Winter Break? If the answer is yes, THANK YOU for spreading the word about SCAD! Please return your completed Hometown Hero report to Sojourner Marable Grimmett in the admission department located on the 2nd floor. As a thank you, you’ll receive a SCAD Hometown Hero insulated cup for your participation. If you need a report form, e-mail asapatl@scad.edu.
Don’t Mock the Interview! Practice Mock Interview Sessions
By appointment only, Student Success Center, 1st floor
You are perfect just the way you are, but maybe you’re a bit nervous or just curious about being interviewed. Either way, a mock interview is a great way to practice your interviewing skills. We will videotape you as we conduct a professional-style, 15-minute interview, then play back the videotape and provide feedback on your presentation. Mock interviews are by appointment only and last about 40 minutes. Please e-mail careersatl@scad.edu to schedule an appointment.
What Employers Want: Workplace Skills Development
Employers have talked, and CS3 is listening! Help develop the “soft skills” that employers are looking for to help boost your chances of success and happiness in your personal and professional life. If you’re interested, e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
GLBTQ Support Group
Interested in meeting other GLBTQ students on campus? We welcome you to join other students in an open and safe environment to explore issues. This group is planned according to student schedules. If interested in participating email atlcounseling@scad.edu.
The Focus Group: Strategies for ADD and ADHD
Do you struggle with focusing and paying attention? Is it difficult for you to manage your time? Have you been diagnosed with either ADD or ADHD? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join The Focus Group for strategies, tools, tips and support. If interested in participating e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
Commuters’ Group
Commuters have shared with CS3 that it can be difficult meeting other SCAD students and feeling connected to campus when you leave every night. Meet fellow commuters to connect, share tips and support one another. If interested in participating e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
Good Grief: Grief Support Group
Come meet and connect with other students who have experienced the loss of a friend or loved one. Good Grief offers a confidential, safe place to share your thoughts and experiences, preserve memories, and explore ways to cope with loss. This group is planned according to student schedules. If interested in participating e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
Résumé Spot Check in The Hub
Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
You’re a creative, professional student, but sometimes you have a quick career question. Stop by the career services Résumé Spot Check booth in the Hub for a few minutes for a quick review by our staff, and to answer any of your career questions.
Drop-In Meditation
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 5-6 p.m.
New York Room, 2nd floor
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Having difficulty focusing? Meditation is known to reduce stress, increase ability to focus and harness our creative potential. If interested in participating e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
What Employers Want: Workplace Skills Development
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 12 noon-1p.m.
New York Room
Employers have talked, and CS3 is listening! Help develop the ‘soft skills’ that employers are looking for to help boost your chances of success and happiness in your personal and professional life. If interested in participating email atlcounseling@scad.edu.
Disability Strategies Online
Wednesday, Jan. 5,10-11a.m.
Online: Adobe Connect
This group is designed to be a convenient method for students to get online and receive additional support or information regarding disability services. To join the meeting: http://scadconnect.scad.edu/disabilitystrategies.
Résumé Spot Check in The Hub
Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 6 – Mar.10, 11 a.m.–12 noon
The Hub
You are certainly a creative + professional student but sometimes you just have a quick career question. Stop by the career services “Résumé Spot Check” booth in the Hub for a few minutes to have our staff quickly review your resumé and answer any of your career questions.
Late Night Game Night
Thursday, Jan. 6, 7 p.m.
Spring House Magnolia Room
Join your SAC crew for a night of fun and games. There will be retro favorites as well as some new releases! See you there for a night you won’t soon forget!
Therapy Dog Night!
Thursday Jan. 6, 7-9 p.m.
Spring House
Feeling stressed and wishing for a few minutes of relief? Come visit Sophie the registered therapy dog for some puppy playtime!
Hooked
Friday, Jan. 7, 4-5p.m.
Georgia Room, 2nd floor
This is a weekly confidential support/ educational group for students who are concerned about their use of addictive substances (tobacco, alcohol, and other substances) or addictive behaviors (ex: gambling) and need additional support in making positive life changes. If you are interested in participating please e-mail atlcounseling@scad.edu.
Intramural Sports Interest Meetings
Basketball, Wii Sports, Billiards, and Table Tennis
Friday, Jan. 7, 1– 6 p.m.
The Hub
Are you interested in achieving physical fitness as well as meeting other students and improving athletic skills? Students, faculty and staff interested in organizing or joining a team, or in participating in an intramural sport, should come by the Hub to get the information you need to join a team.
ACA Library Workshop: Drop-in Research Assistance
Friday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–12 noon
ACA Library of SCAD, Room 413
Come to the library for coffee and one-on-one research help from SCAD librarians. Registration is not required.
All students receiving Title IV aid and/or Georgia state aid must adhere to the SCAD policy on satisfactory progress as published on the website at www.scad.edu/financialpolicies. Take time to familiarize yourself with this important policy, as it affects your eligibility to receive financial aid.
For specific information about your own financial aid, contact your student financial adviser in the student financial services department:
Atlanta: 404.253.3400 or sfs@scad.edu
Hong Kong: +852.2253.8000 or sfs@scad.edu
Savannah and eLearning: 912.525.6104 or sfs@scad.edu
SCAD Atlanta has partnered with Concentra Health Solutions to offer flu vaccinations for students, faculty, and staff Monday, Jan. 10, 12 noon – 2:30 p.m., in the Hub. The cost for the flu vaccination is only $5. Cash payment is recommended; although credit card information will be accepted.
Art R. Malloy
Dean of Student Success
TENNIS ANYONE?
Interested in trying out for the SCAD Atlanta men’s tennis team? Attend a tryout Friday, January 28, 10 a.m., at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, 2125 Northside Dr., Atlanta, Ga.
Jimmy John’s will provide a lunch to the young men that attend. Please contact Coach Brad Iftner at biftner@scad.edu if you are interested in trying out.
Go Bees!
SCAD students, faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of the last chance to view the High Museum’s Salvador Dali exhibition at this weekend’s Dali ’til Dawn event. The event offers free parking; half-price admission, 12 midnight – 6 a.m.; and free refreshments.
In addition to featuring the exhibition– Salvador Dali: The Late Work– the evening includes:
Melissa Carter of Q100’s “The Bert Show”
DJ Heart Disease
Imperial Opa: Circus of the Surreal
Surreal Send-Off, curated by Wonderroot
Sur-Reel Videos
Morningside Chamber Musicians
Georgia Tech Chamber Choir
Create love letters for Dali
Yoga
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/highmuseumofart.
Open Model Call for SCAD Atlanta’s Fashion Department
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Events Space 4C (fourth floor, Building C)
We are looking for males and females to act as fit models primarily for the Senior Collection courses, but also for some additional opportunities in print, runway and special events. (Please wear tight-fitting apparel to facilitate measurements. Ladies are asked to wear high heels.) Anyone outside of SCAD is welcome to try out unless they are currently listed with a modeling agency. For more information, go to: blog.scad.edu/fashion.