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Keeping you informed about events and people in the Ai New York City Community.

Monday, February 27, 2012

HAPPY WELLNESS WEEK! FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 2

The Student Affairs Department under the direction of Joe Pirrello is hosting a wellness week in various locations around the campus.  A schedule of events appears below:

Wellness Week Schedule!!


Monday, February 27th
11am-1pm - Domestic Violence Prevention Workshop presented by Safe Horizons IN THE GALLERY

Tuesday, February 28th
12 – 2  p.m. - Wellness Fair (chair massages, acupuncture, nutrition, financial health) IN THE GALLERY

Wednesday, February 29th
12-2 Wellness Fair IN THE GALLERY

Thursday, March 1st
Yoga - ROOM 736/737

Friday, March 2nd
Meditation - ROOM 731

 All students are welcome to attend any or all of these wonderful events. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

AI NEW YORK CITY STUDENTS CREATING WINS!

The wins just keep on coming for Ai New York City students!

This time the wins are coming from the Interior Design Department under the leadership of Anthony Caradonna, Department Chair.  Students won both first prize and honorable mention at the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Competition held at the 17th Floor Artistic Frame Showroom of the D&D building, which houses many of the leading showrooms for the interior design and archetecture industry in New York.

The winners of this competition were successful in beating out three other student teams from baccalaureate/master's degree granting institutions such as Pratt Institute, New York School of Interior Design and the New York Institute of Technology.

... and the winning team is:
  • Carlos Coronado
  • Kristy Boyd
  • Erin Conley
  • Jessica Williams
  • Maritza Hevia
Congratulations to all the students, their faculty and Department Chair Anthony Caradonna.  You make us all proud!

Monday, February 13, 2012

A Fashion Affair of the Heart

Messages of sustainability, romance and fashion are currently on display in the lobby of the InterContental New York Barclay hotel from February 12 through February 18 in honor of Valentine's Day.

Fashion Department students from Ai New York City were invited by the InterContinental to showcase their own sustainable designs and created bridal and romantic dresses from flowers, recycled and discarded materials, in keeping with the hotel's extensive sustainability program.  There are three gowns and dresses on display, created from such items as tissue, plastic, dried roses, iridescent paper and tape. Photos of three of the entries appear below and the designs were created by Christian Acosta Martinez who designed a flirty red dress, Wendy Calderone and Joshuan Aponte both designed the striking wedding dresses.   Another beautiful floral dress on display was a collaboration by Vikki Nulman, Ai New York City's Assistant Fashion Department Chair and Laura Moore, Ai New York City fashion department faculty. 

The InterContinental New York Barclay is located at 111 East 48th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues. 

Congratulations to everyone ... great work!


Christian Acosta Martinez - Flirty Red Dress

Joshuan Aponte - Wedding Dress


Wendy Calderone - Paper Wedding Dress

Vikki Nulman/Laura Moore - Floral Dress

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

GAME ON AT 67 LIVINGSTON STREET!

Ai New York City Students were treated to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 5 that was hosted by the Student Affairs Department.  The party was held at the 67 Livingston Street residence in the 25th Floor Lounge.  Students enjoyed game day eats and cheering for their favorite team on the big screen. 

Photos of game day appear below. 

Watching the Win

Game Day Eats

The Ai New York City Cheer Team
Thanks to Tavis Young-Director of Residence Life and Joe Pirrello-Dean of Student Affairs for putting this all together!