AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER UP A TREE!

Ai New York City faculty member Tory Jones has just wrapped up working on Season 1 of "Treehouse Masters" which will premier on Friday May 31 on Animal Planet (check local listings). 

Ms. Jones started working on the project in November and even had her Interior Design Students interning on the New York State segments shot in Bedford and Rhinebeck, NY.  The names of the students who interned on this project were not available at this time but are forthcoming!  The reality show stars Pete Nelson who designs the treehouses and Tory worked as an art director and on-air (on-camera) designer with Mr. Nelson. 

Be sure and tune in to watch Tory in action (hint ... you can see her on every episode in scene 5). 

A link appears below:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/treehouse-masters

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER CREATES COVER FOR AWARD-WINNING FICTION STORY

Ai New York City Faculty Member Soosan Joon Silanee recently designed a book cover & illustration for GP (Girard-Perregaux) ficton writer Scott Alexander for his story "Le Renard, La Loup, Et La Lapin".  Mr. Alexander entered the story into the Mechanics of Style's first-ever fiction contest and his story (displaying Soosan's cover art) received Grand Prize!  A link to Soosan's cover illustration and a synopsis from the book appear below.  http://www.mechanicsofstyle.com/category/columns/2013-fiction-contest/

THE AI NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES HIRING EVENT IS ALMOST HERE!

As mentioned in an earlier post, Ai New York City Student Employment Advisor Trent Rhodes is hosting a hiring event to be held Wednesday, May 29 in the Gallery from Noon until 2:30 p.m.  We originally reported that representatives from Ricky's, Urban Outfitters, TD Bank and Gap will be on hand to take applications and to stay tuned for more employers. We've just learned that representatives from Michael Kors and Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC will also be on hand to conduct interviews! 


So what are you waiting for?  Mark your calendars for May 29 and come to the Gallery ... you will be glad you did!

If you need help with your resume, what to wear or have any other questions, please contact Trent Rhodes at trhodes@aii.edu or 212-625-6036.

AI NEW YORK CITY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS COOKS UP A STORM!

Ai New York City Assistant Director of Admissions Adriana Guillen will make her television debut this Wednesday, May 22 on the two-hour season premiere of "Masterchef" on the Fox television network!  The show airs at 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Central Time).

Ms. Guillen competed against over 30,000 home cooks to make it to the top 100 and will now compete for the title of America's next Master Chef!  Tune in this Wednesday to see her journey!

Congratulations Adriana!

Ai NEW YORK CITY HONORS THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Ai New York City President Jennifer Ramey and Dean of Academic Affairs hosted an honors reception and awards ceremony on Thursday May 16 honoring those students who made the Honors, Dean's and President's lists for the Winter 2013 quarter.  23 students made the President’s List, 76 Students made the Dean’s List and 68 Students made the Honors List.  This is first in what will be a tradition of quarterly awards ceremonies celebrating academic excellence at Ai New York City. 

 

Over 50 students attended the ceremony with some students bringing parents/guests to share in their joy.  A group photo of those who attended the ceremony appears above.

 

Congratulations to all of the students (see the list below) who received honors, the faculty/department chairs who encouraged you and your families!  You make us all proud!

PRESIDENT'S LIST (4.0 GPA)
Digital Filmmaking
Charles D. Brooks

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Haley Berger
Olivia Darsin-Vicco
Lisa J. Mueller
Shianne V. Nevers
Benjamin Ospina
Drew D. Dennis
Theresa Montalvo
Anais M. Raynaud

Graphic Design
Bryan J. Cerrillo
Julie K. Collier
Clarence Edmondson III
Dennis G. Garcia
Michelle Gonzalez
Nancy Iglesias
Rachel L. Lindover
Rhea L. Manglapus
Angie Vasquez
Malin Yberg-West

Web Design/Interactive Media
Rahim A. Shabazz

Interior Design
Dina Bandman
Sharon I. Gardell
Melissa Pachon

 

DEAN'S LIST 3.7-3.9 GPA

Digital Filmmaking

MiKele Long

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Juliana Carmo
Stephany Cruz
Gabrielle Devito
Brendan D. Dowling
Devika Kalika
Prativa Karki
Courtney L. Koczka
Victoria C. Mba-Jonas
Yasmeli Morel
Patience O. Okhuofu
Perry Opong
Nina Perdomo
Esmerarda Polanco
Stephanie Rojenches
Nicole Desiree Schoer
Maryam Shadmani
Deborah V. Turner
Simone A. Young
Karen T. Beaton
Wan Yi S. Chan
Lamine M. Diallo
Kamirah D. Hamlett
Marissa A. Kennedy
Zhongxing Liang
Robert Lodovichetti
Brittany E. Mahoney
Jaclyn Mastropasqua
Zahirah Muhammed
Tiffany Pena
Kimberly M. Perez-Saravia
Tishana F. Quashie
Reiko Sugai Fernandez

Graphic Design
Olabimpe F. Agunloye
Jonathan Alava
Joanna Battista-Martino
Jasmine S. Beckford
Jessica N. Bedenbaugh
Gabrielle A. Castrillon
Ivory L. Crawford
Danielle K. Del Russo
Waveney R. Depass
Alexa Espano-Cruz
Brittany A. Ffrench
Tanashia L. Hudson
David E. Mangual
Raquel B. Marchenko
Luis M. Martinez
Paola M. Matias
Brittany E. McKinnon
Joshua D. Moore
Gabriel Ortiz
Sling Perez
Laurel I. Perry
Seth B. Racine
Robert Rodriguez
Alexis J. Rodriguez
Stephen Salomon
Megan Shumar
Junlu Xie

Interior Design
Samantha J. Auguste
William A. Burke
Panayiotis Despotopoulos
Remonda R. Estefanous
Lusmary Jimenez
Jaime Rodriguez
Celia N. Rucci Steiner
Lisa E. Samuelsson
Yesenia Veliz

Web Design/Interactive Media
Jonathan E. Chinchay
Isabel O. Erroa
Omar F. Gamboa
Anthony Momodu
Jessie A. Paulino
David N. Rodriquez
Adam R. Trout

HONORS LIST 3.5-3.6 GPA

Digital Filmmaking

Kashad M. Harris
Julie E. Manso
Delano Samuels

Fashion Design/Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Sydney D. Acker
Tiffany S. Atkins
Katherine Beato
Diana M. Bucheli
Cecil L. Dove
Colin N. Ditty
Michael P. Doyle
Zudy Garcia
Jessica E. Logan
Sofia M. Marr
Darhel A. Mays
Sandra M. Miranda
Channing Montgomery
Fanaye Negussie
Phamiko L. Robinson
Shyam P. Singh
Shantel Thomas
Aleesha L. Wade
Yuri J. Yee
Tiana M. Austin
Nikisha Cummings
Cynda C. Ferdinand
Jose E. Lopez
Aiesha Mumford
Imani L. Narine
Patrick N. Rogers
Pierre R. Senea

Graphic Design
Adrian A. Alberga
Tevin D. Bloise
Albert Gabriel F Brown
Mario Calderon
Ryan M. Ferreira
Edna L. Goldman
Nikki M. Isolano
Joshua Jimenez
Malika S. Kendrick
Amy R. Leverick
Kimberly S. Marmol
Kerrian McKenzie
Stephanie Ocampo
Slawomir Palkowski
Ankitbhai M. Patel
Jonathan R. Rodriguez
Bianca S. Salas
Marie C. Smith
Mike A. Tapia
Jeremy J. Torres
Terrence B. Wijesena
William A. Yturbides

Interior Design
Joseph P. Cotoia
Matthew N. Mitchell
Melinda E. Perez
Suzann Pugliese
Johanna M. Rosero
Dominique A. Ruiz
Juan J. Russo
Monica L. Velez
Jodean P. Williams

Web Design/Interactive Media
Scott D. Bixler
Kelly D. Farrell
Johnny Gallego
Jazia L. Johnson
Jacob J. Kulinski
Raquel Martinez
Sean K. McNeil

Ai NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES HIRING EVENT MAY 29!

Ai New York City Student Employment Advisor Trent Rhodes invites all students to a hiring event to be held Wednesday, May 29 in the Gallery from Noon until 2:30 p.m.  Currently, representatives from Ricky's, Urban Outfitters, TD Bank and Gap will be on hand to take applications and the list is growing.  Stay tuned for more updates!

If you need help with your resume, what to wear or have any other questions, please contact Trent Rhodes at throdes@aii.edu or 212-625-6036.

See you on the 29th!

SAY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL FACULTY!

Ai New York City President Jennifer Ramey hosted an ice cream social in the Gallery on Monday, May 13 to honor all that our faculty do for us every day.  An ice cream cart loaded with delicious frozen treats was attended by President Ramey and Finance Director Daniel Lenzo.  Photos from the event appear above. 

If you see a faculty member in the hall not only this week but anytime of the year, say "Thanks for all you do"!

AI NEW YORK CITY HOSTS CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION RECEPTION

Dave Moughalian, Dean of Academic Affairs; Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Jennifer Ramey, Campus President

Ai New York City Campus President Jennifer Ramey, Dean of Academic Affairs Dave Moughalian were on hand on Friday evening May 10 to greet Congressman Jerrold Nadler,  Jessica Wett his aide and approximately 30 constituents who were selected to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. As part of EDMC's community outreach initiative, Ai New York City donated it's Gallery facilities and refreshments for the reception.  The Congressman was treated to a tour of our school to see first hand how our students "Create Tomorrow".  Ai New York City also donated a place in Summer Studio for the 2nd and third place winners and an Ai New York City "A Day in The Life" experience for the first place winner. 

Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated. Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.  The two district runners up will have their artwork displayed in Congressman Nadler's office for one year.

AI NEW YORK CITY FACULTY MEMBER TO SHOW IN BROOKLYN EXHIBIT

Ai New York City Faculty member Marcia Lloyd along with five other Brooklyn-based photographers has been invited to exhibit her photographs at  the historic Tobacco Warehouse located in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn.  Ms. Lloyd will be exhibiting eight photos depicting the Coney Island Polar Bears along with her bio and artist statment.  The exhibition will be held May 15-17 which are the three days leading up to the Brooklyn Half-Marathon on May 18.  In addition to the pre-marathon exhibit, the Road Runners' Club has selected two of her photos from the exhibition to advertise the show. 

The Tobacco Warehouse is located at Brooklyn Bridge Park (26 New Dock Street) and easily accessible by the A/C trains (High Street is the nearest stop). 

Congratulations Marcia! 

AI NEW YORK CITY CAREER SERVICES - UPCOMING HIRING EVENTS!

Just in case you missed today's hiring event with Guess in the Gallery, The Ai New York City Career Services team has some more exciting hiring events coming up this month -- so mark your calendars!

Monday, May 13

Victoria's Secret - This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the First Floor. 

Students must bring resumes with them and be dressed to interview. 

Tuesday, May 14
American Eagle - This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the First Floor.
Reservations required:  Contact Trent Rhodes (contact information appears below.).
Students must bring resumes with them and be dressed to interview.

Wednesday, May 29
Part-Time Job Fair - The event will take place from 12:15-2:15 p.m. in the Gallery.

To register for the American Eagle event or you have any questions about any of the events listed above, contact Trent Rhodes at 212-625-6036 or e-mail him at trhodes@aii.edu .

DID YOU KNOW ...?

Ai New York City Career Services Department has a new Facebook page!  Check it out at www.facebook.com/ainyccs .  You will find hiring events, tips and more!