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NEWSLETTER | November 2009

Hello,

The chapter’s programming year is in full swing! Wonderful opportunities are popping up all over the Upstate. Thanks for the participation in the various design lectures, and networking opportunities. It is great to see the various nodes of design creativity connect across the state.

We just confirmed a new addition to Creative Eats, Utica is now hosting a monthly gathering. I’d like to extend a big thank-you to Michelle McCarrick Truett for organizing this meeting.

The popularity of these events is confirmed by the continual growth in locations and attendance. These Third Thursday events are open to everyone in the design industry; designers, account executives, printers, marketers and on. I have been asked if non-members can attend, and the answer is ABSOLUTELY YES! You are part of the UPSTNY design community, so bring a friend and meet other like-minded people in your community.

We have noticed, however, that there have not been many students in attendance at the Creative Eats. We hope to change that this month. Buffalo and Syracuse are specifically focusing their CE meetings on portfolio building. I am certain that other locations would also be open to discuss the ins and outs of preparing your book and getting prepared for job interviews. If you are a student of design, don’t delay! Start building your professional network at this event.

In this issue, the chapter board members have added a few new types of content to the newsletter. There are two articles and a member interview. We would very much appreciate your feedback on these new additions. You may submit it by replying to this email president@upstatenewyork.aiga.org or under each article on the web site.

Have a great month and keep in touch.

Best Regards,
Bill Klingensmith
AIGA Upstate New York - President

UPSTNY MEMBER INTERVIEW | Christine Walker
JOB ORGANIZATION & BACKUP IN THE STUDIO
SPEAKING OF TYPE

Posted by newyorkupstate in Newsletter  |  November 1, 2009