Get up, stand up!

The student voice is and should be the most powerful tool for change we have here at MCAD, but unfortunately it's often a very quiet and underrepresented one. We all know times are tough right now, and MCAD is no exception to the substantial loss of endowments, decrease in enrollment, lay-offs, and demotions that are rampant in higher education. With the MCAD Presidential search AND the Design Dept. Chair Search currently in full swing, it's the perfect time for you guys to get involved in what's going on here at MCAD.

Next week is jam packed with such opportunities. I highly encourage you all to attend all the meetings below. Get informed, voice your hopes and concerns, and come armed with challenging questions for the authority that has such influence on your MCAD community and culture! Not just for your own sake, but for the students who succeed you.

Friday, 2/13, 12pm-1pm in College Center: Open Forum with President O'Keefe
+ All students are invited to join us on Friday in the College Center for an open forum with Michael O'Keefe. President O'Keefe will make a short presentation on a variety of timely topics ranging from MCAD's overall budget, enrollment numbers, parking updates, etc. Plus there will be plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your questions!! –Via MCAD Intranet

Monday 2/16, 3:30-5pm in Aud 150: Presidential Search Presentation #1
+ Open Forum with Faculty, Students and Staff. (If you have class during this time, encourage your professor to have the class attend)

Tues 2/17, 12:00-1:00 in Student Center: Design Town Hall Meeting
+ All Design Students and Faculty to attend

Wed 2/18, 3:30-5pm in Aud 150: Presidential Search Presentation #2
+ Open Forum with Faculty, Students and Staff. (If you have class during this time, encourage your professor to have the class attend)

See you there!