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 果冻传媒, 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 果冻传媒 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."
Students excel in Japanese Speech Contest
Students from 果冻传媒 made a strong showing in the annual Japanese Speech Contest in Atlanta, Georgia, this spring. A first-place finish was one of four top-four results.
Research looks at impact of grad school framing
A 果冻传媒 alumna and student partnered with their psychology mentor to publish a research article on the importance of framing in students' perceptions of graduate school.
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Courtney researches Oval Office d茅cor
Alumna Sara Courtney's last semester at 果冻传媒 included the opportunity to visit the nation's capital and present at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.