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Office Of Multicultural Affairs (Oma) Annual Report 2009-2010, Intercultural Student Engagement Office, Anthony Johnson

Intercultural Student Engagement (ISE) Annual Reports

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) Annual Report 2009-2010 is a year in review containing a message from the director, staff updates, community programs, statistics and general report of the work of this office. Our Mission: People from all backgrounds bring value to the art and human conversations held at RISD. The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) assists the RISD community-at-large in shaping a culturally inclusive and supportive environment that enables all its members the opportunity to fully contribute to and benefit from the total RISD experience. OMA coordinates enriching opportunities for cultural awareness, dialogue, and interaction. The office services …

The Master's Written Thesis, Anne West, Graduate Studies, Center For Arts & Language

Thesis Writing

91 pages : illus. ; 26 cm; 2nd Edition. "This guide to thesis development is best used in discussion and negotiation with your Graduate Program Director and other thesis advisors. It may also be used as part of a workshop structure to explore in conversation with others the ideas and possibilities most appropriate to your own work." – Anne West, from the Introduction. "This remarkable handbook is a navigational instrument offered to assist each graduate student through the development of an independent, distinctive process of writing about—and with—one’s work." – Patricia C. Phillips, from the introduction. "The first edition of …

Forming Process : Design Through Layered Visual Systems And Multiple Collection Methods : A Thesis, Jen Magathan

Masters Theses

"Do not hide the structure, celebrate it in the form" ; "Approach design from multiple points of view."

These adages, so important in my architectural training, reverberate with intricate practicality in my work as a graphic designer, both as a way of building my design and as a means of developing a design process which explores multiple ways of organizing content through visual systems. Forming Process is defined by three conditions: celebrating the visual systems which organize the design, archiving content from multiple ways of collecting, and creating work by which the process of design is implicit in the design …

I Read My Mind Through You: Designing Personal Communication In The Public Realm, Or, I Made This Thesis For You, Mary Banas

Masters Theses

As graphic designers, we're trained to be rational, systematic, and concise. In contrast, human emotion is irrational, passionate, and complex. By projecting personal experience into the public sphere, this study explores the tension between these two mindsets. I Read My Mind Through You elevates the voice of the banal to a call for empathy and renewed sentimentality.

I Read My Mind Through You elevated the voice of the banal to a call for empathy and renewed sentimentality.

This body of work originates from a love affair with turns of phrase, an affinity for the absurd, and the current cultural obsession …

Risd Views | Fall 2002, 125 Years Of Looking…, Elizabeth O'Neil Publishing Director, Liisa Silander Editor, Fleet Library, Risd Archives

RISD Views

This issue complements other initiatives planned and/or sponsored by RISD’s 125th Anniversary Committee, including a historic timeline outlining the evolution of the college and special events planned throughout the year.

The photograph on the cover of the Fall 2002 issue is the Carr House turret, shot by David O’Connor. Guest designers for the feature section of this issue are Marion Delhees ’92 GD and Achim Wieland MFA ’95 GD of lookinglately, New York/Zürich, a visual communication and design office founded in 1998.

Mixed Media November 29, 1999, #1, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. This November 29, 1999 issue is the first in a two-part special on the new millenium. It includes articles on Mixed Media updates, bicycle theft, former RISD newspaper contributor "the Mystic Mexican," new albums by Nine Inch Nails and Fiona Apple, musician Warn Defever, peeping Toms, and a letter from the Landscape Architecture department to the RISD Administration, along with the comics "Y2K: Timeline," comcis by Mark Hoffman, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media November 16, 1999, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The November 16, 1999 issue includes articles on a student getting arrested at the Artist's Ball, world news, a student involved in silkscreening, how cops act in different countries, artist ball highlights, RISD Battle of the Bands, Australian national referendum to retain monarchy, along with the comics "Cartoon" by Mike Overbeck, "A Man Eating His Nose" cartoon by Mike Overbeck, "Adventures in Real Life" by Adam Swaab, "Misty the Elefriend" by Kleczil Helphictimus, and "Ben" by Frenzer, the paper doll series, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media October 15, 1999, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The October 15, 1999 issue includes articles on police-student relations, the Mt. Hope Learning Center, wrestling, the movie American Beauty, interview with people from the NBC daytime drama "Passions", along with the comic "Adventures in Real Life" by Adam Swaab, "Ben" by Frenzer, "One Dark Night" by Tim Finn, paper doll series, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media September 15, 1999, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The September 15, 1999 issue includes articles on student protests, the art exhibit "Sensation" in Art Exhibit in Brooklyn and how it relates to protests and activism, memorial pages for lost students in the past five months, along with the comics "Ben" by Frenzer, "Foamy" by T. Tumbleby, "Adventures in Real Life" by Adam Swaab, illustrations by Brie, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media April 22, 1999, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The April 22, 1999 issue includes articles on NATO's recent actions, the Kosovo War, the planned cancellation of the scriptwriting workshop, and man's evolution, along with the comics "Ben" by Frenzer, 3x4 by Evan Larson, "Die" by Paul, game "Name that Affliction" by Cristina Spiridakis, event notices, and other announcements. The issue also includes a paper doll series featuring RISD President Roger Mandle.

Mixed Media March 31, 1999, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The March 31, 1999 issue includes articles on a physical conflict between a FAV student and RISD public safety, survivor stories of a recent Amtrak accident, review albums by Braid and Quasi, interesting facts about the RISD academic calendar, along with the comics "Die." by Paul, "Whites to Blacks: How're We Doin'?" by Ruben Bolling, Illustrations by Brie, "Ben" by Frenzer, "Pigboy and the Pope" by Tito Hoffman a small interview section about the senior painting debacle, announcement of the Queer Arts Fest, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media September 23, 1996, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The September 23, 1996 issue includes articles on the faculty union contract negotiations, student activity fees, new Graphic Design professor Chris Vermaas, an AIDS awareness event in Washington D.C., a new outreach program for gay/lesbian/bisexual students, upcoming screenings by the RISD Film Society, and a visit by Julie Oliver and Heather B. from "The Real World," along with the comic "A Day in the Life of a Fetus" by Andy Ristaino, the comic "Miko" by Royce, poetry, event notices, and other announcements.

Mixed Media May 6, 1996, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Mixed Media began as the student publication Your Name Here. The May 6, 1996 issue includes a calendar of events for May 6-May 12, 1996, letters to the editor, comics, poems, photos, drawings. The RISD endowment is described and also RISD faculty evaluations.

Risd Voice December 1, 1988, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD Voice was a long-running student newspaper that ran through the 1980s. This issue, approximately dated December 1, 1988, includes articles on storage at the RISD Museum, the Faculty Symposium "And/Or," a student-run shuttle service, a blood drive, the art world, the RISD shuttle servie, Latvian Independence Day, Museums in Washington D.C., and the death of the political left, along with book reviews, editorials, comics, notices, and advertisements.

Risd Press October 28, 1977, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspapers, Montage. The issue of October 28, 1977 includes articles on the Student Board, faculty meetings with union representatives, peer counseling sessions, a freshman field trip to Boston, the film "Croce di Ferro," the film "Running Fence," a new law aimed at California art dealers, the Nads, and meeting of the "Redheads Are Special People" club, along with a comic by Doug Allen and Bill Greenberg, Halloween-themed illustrations, event notices, and other …

Blockprint October 14, 1968, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The October 14, 1968 issue features articles on a proposed "ship of peace" to sail around the world, Governor Chafee's campaign schedule, a call to boycott California grapes, a review of the "HAIR" soundtrack, a Providence Art Club exhibit of RISD alum Michael Ashcraft's work, and other events and notices.

Blockprint January 17, 1962, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student newspaper published throughout the 1950s-60s. The January 17, 1962 issue features articles on Take-A-Break Weekend, a forum with Leon Cooper on science, what's in and out, student life, student club news, and various lectures and events around campus; editorials, opinion columns, and creative writing.

Blockprint April 11, 1960, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student newspaper published throughout the 1950s-60s. The April 11, 1960 issue features articles on a demonstration against segregation, a student council meeting, faculty news, the junior school, the Newman Club, a Richard Neutra lecture to the Architectural Society, the five year anniversary of Blockprint, an apparel field trip, museum news, a student exhibition, student club news, and various lectures and events around campus; student editorials and creative writing.

Blockprint March 17, 1958, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The March 17, 1958 issue features articles on the Development Fund Program, the architecture department moving to the textile building, a student project of redesigning College Hill, the English Department, RISD Drama Club's production of "Light Up the Sky", student clubs, and various exhibitions and events; film and book reviews.

Spectrum February 1958, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from February 1958 includes essays by RISD students and faculty that examine theories on art and artists, along with artwork by RISD students and faculty, and inspirational quotations about creativity. Contributors include John Dalton, George Sullivan, Robert Doherty, Anthony J. Woidyla, Gordon C. Allen, Bruce Berthiaume, H. Lane Smith, Garabed der Hohannesian, Richard Forte, Dr. Lyle Perkins, and Andy Andre.

Blockprint March 25, 1957, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The March 25, 1957 issue features articles on RISD Drama Club's production of "Naked", lectures, concerts, the student council, glee club, exhibitions, textile designers, issues in higher education, sporting events and social events; a music review; a faculty profile; creative writing.

Blockprint September 24, 1956, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Blockprint was a student magazine published throughout the 1950s-60s. The September 24, 1956 issue features articles on the incoming freshmen, convocation, exhibitions, student and faculty achievements, new books in the library, and social events; a student profile; a student opinions column; the dean's list.

Spectrum January 1956, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from January 1956 features essays written by scholars from around New England on the theme of form in the arts, including visual communication, music, and poetry. It also features visual and written creative work submitted by students, faculty, and external scholars.

Spectrum December 1952, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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Spectrum was a publication released in the early 1950s by the undergraduate students at Rhode Island School of Design. This issue from December 1952 includes creative writing, illustrations, and campus news, along with articles on freshmen, a symposium on "The Uses and Abuses of Design" at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, Illustration department head Harve Stein, Freshman Foundation instructor Matlack Price, and a transatlantic experience on the SS Waterman.