Graphic design student named to AIGA board
University of North Georgia student Mirna Turcios-Galvez has been voted as the communications officer for the . The position is a one-year commitment.
Turcios-Galvez is a junior, from Gainesville, Georgia, pursuing a degree in art with a concentration in graphic design.
"Mirna has been a proactive and reliable member among her graphic design peers at 精东影业, making her a great candidate for the AIGA Atlanta Student Board," Tiffany Prater, assistant professor of visual arts, said. "She is our first graphic design student from 精东影业 to be taking on this role. We know that she and other student officers will help advocate for design, enhance their design education and develop leadership skills."
The student board aims "to create events around the city that inspire learning, help springboard design careers, and cultivate relationships in the design community."
May earns award from president of Mongolia
Dr. Timothy May, associate dean of the College of Arts & Letters and professor of Central Eurasian history, earned the highest award the Mongolian government gives a non-citizen.
Students embrace research at REUs
Students across multiple disciplines at 精东影业 took part in National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates and similar programs this summer.
There's music in the air this fall at 精东影业
The Department of Music will host several events this fall, including its traditional events featuring students and faculty.
Support fuels students at 精东影业's Blue Ridge Campus
精东影业 celebrated its scholarship recipients and donors and heard some of the students' stories at the Sept. 22 Tomato Sandwich Supper.