Follow the more link at the bottom of this post to vote for the Eboard. You must be signed in to your Graphic Arts Association Google account (if not, you will be redirected to the Google signin). If you cannot view the form, you can also view it here. If you have any trouble logging in or using the form, please contact Brandon.
UPDATE: Voting has closed. Results will be shared at the banquet next week.
On Tuesday, November 17th, many of the seniors are expected to attend a field trip to Chromaticity and Foremoest Graphics in Grand Rapids. This will make for a small group during our regularly scheduled meeting time. However, ALL NOMINEES MUST ATTEND THE MEETING AND GIVE THEIR SPEECH. Kameron will be setting up the camera and recording them so that those of us that could not attend will have an opportunity to hear what you have to say. Remember, no longer than 3 minutes on what makes you a good candidate for the position.
I’d like to say I’m sorry to all of those people that hate public speaking, but I’m not. If your going to be on the E-board, public speaking is not only expected, but required,weekly. Nominees need to prepare a 3 minute speech to give during Tuesdays meeting. Be respectful, and try not to run over another persons allotted time. Following the meeting Brandon will make voting available to all GAA members electronically, because he is cool like that. Voting will stay open til Wednesday at midnight just in case you are having a difficult time deciding who the best candidate for Commissioner at Large is.
Speeches shall go in the following order:
This site is pretty radical. Not only does it feature beautiful design, it helps keep the print industry alive.
“Established in 2007 by Andrew Gibbs, The Dieline is dedicated to the progress of the package design industry and its practitioners, students and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to define and promote the world’s best examples of packaging, and provide a place where the package design community can review, critique and stay informed of the latest industry trends and design projects being created in the field.”
The next time someone tell you print is dead, just guide them to the nearest grocery store.
Hey everybody, if you’re in need of an internship this summer it’s never too early to start looking. The GAA has many connections with people in the industry, and ways to help you land the internship you want. Here is another resource that you can use to find companies and learn about internship requirements. Its a snazzy page put together by Conati thats rather difficult to get to, but here’s a link to make it easy:
Again, it’s never too early to start looking.
During this weeks General Assembly meeting we will be nominating those that we would like to see lead our organization towards greatness. Who will you choose?
As of today, the Graphic Arts Association has a voicemail box through Google Voice!
There are many benefits to using this Google service, such as:
As shown in the picture above, you can now reach an eboard member through one standard phone number: (231) 660-1422. We look forward to using this technology!
For those of you wondering, the title comes from Alexander Graham Bell.
A lot of work has been put into the current GAA web site, and there are still more features planned for the future. As a look back, you visit the GAA web site that existed before the current one. Click on the image below to jump to the old web site.
Now, even though it looks out-dated, there are a few features that the old site has that will be implemented on the new site. For example:
Sure we’ve come a long way, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Keep an eye on the site for the numerous features we have planned!
P.S. Make sure you take a look at the video on the bottom of the About Us page from the old web site!
Update: Thanks to GAA/FSU alumnus Brad Bitzer on pointing out these even older versions of the web site:
If you would like to check up on the GAA while you’re on the go, you can now view the web site on your mobile devices. If you have an iPhone/iPod Touch, Blackberry, Palm Pre, or Android-based phone, you’ll be able to view the optimized mobile web site. From here, you’ll be able to see all recent posts, access the contact page, read about the GAA, and access GAA Service information (how to connect with calendar, mail, and docs).
For screen shots, view the gallery below; or, you can navigate to this web site on your mobile device!
If you have any questions regarding this feature, please feel free to contact our Commissioner at Large.
This year, the Graphic Arts Association is placing a greater emphasis on connecting with people not only within the print industry, but new-comers and potential student recruits. To accomplish this, the GAA is establishing a presence across social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, while launching a brand-new website. The new website will become a central hub for its members, as well as any industry leaders, students, or other people interested in learning more about the GAA’s activities; the site will feature podcasts and talkcasts (podcasts recorded live, similar to a radio talk show), blog posts from members on current topics, and much more.
Beginning in September, the GAA will hold monthly events dedicated to some of the hottest topics in print and new media. These will cover topics ranging from graphic design and web development to marketing and photography. The events will be presented by enthusiastic students, knowledgeable professors, and perhaps the occasional guest speaker, sharing their tips and tricks that GAA members and others would like to learn about.
Events will be recorded into podcasts that can be listened to on our website or downloaded to your iPod or other favorite media device. Students as well as people in the printing industry can listen from anywhere, discuss the topics on our website, and even “call in” to live talkcasts to partake in the discussion live.
The Ferris State University Graphic Arts Association is a professional student organization dedicated to helping its members connect with the printing industry, promoting Ferris State’s printing program and aiding the students in their studies.
