ECU news

Emily Carr University of Art + Design is pleased to announce that we have received notification from the Ministry regarding our Board appointments. We are delighted to announce that Debra Hoggan has been reappointed to the Board for an additional year. We will also have two new members joining us, Arnold Fine and Rick Mischel, each for one year terms commencing December 30, 2010.

From December 1 - 18, you can pay off your Library fines with food or cash donations for the Vancouver Food Bank.

Each non-perishable food item counts as $1 towards your Library fines. The Library will also donate all cash fines received to the Food Bank. The Food Bank is able to triple the purchasing power of the donated dollar by buying in bulk.

These are the Vancouver Food Bank's most needed food items:

• Canned meat/fish
• Peanut butter
• Bags of whole wheat pasta/rice
• Pasta sauce
• Canned fruit/vegetables
• Cereal
• Baby formula
• Baby food

President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ron Burnett, alumnus Doug Coupland (85) and Board of Governors member and long-time Emily Carr supporter Bob Rennie, have all been named to Vancouver Magazine's 'Power 50', (December 2010 issue).  Congratulations!

Current students Kelly Austin and Darcy Greiner have been selected to represent Emily Carr's Ceramics Program at the 2010 Circle Craft Christmas Market.

The Ceramics Program at Emily Carr strives to cultivate a community of individuals with diverse interests and skills, and to foster collaboration and cross-pollination between art and design.

Be sure to stop by and learn more about Ceramics at Emily Carr.

2010 Circle Craft Christmas Market
November 17 - 21, 2010

A big thanks to Circle Craft for this fantastic opportunity!

The Library is keen to hear your thoughts on their operating hours. As such, they're conducting a 10-question survey to help plan Library service.

The last day to take part in the survey is today, Monday, November 15.

There is a daily prize draw (copy cards and books) for completing the survey. Responses are anonymous.

Complete the survey

Not long ago, the thought of product design conjured images of plastic, steel and wood, but this perception has been rapidly changing – and while it’s true that the traditional materials of industrial design remain essential, textiles have been gaining attraction over the past 10 years as a material with much to offer.

Kathy Slade recently returned from The New York Art Book Fair where she presented the ECU Press and Charles H. Scott Gallery's new titles - a fantastic opportunity to see new books, show off the University's books, and engage with publishers, artists, and designers.

ECU Press' Modern Optical Experiments in Typography  by alum Mark Soo (02) and Tim Lee, received a mention in The New Yorker, (November 10, 2010).

Emily Carr seeks to ensure a rewarding educational, artistic, and cultural experience for all students, and recognizes the benefits that international students bring to the University. Vancouver is a city that celebrates its multicultural tapestry, and the University offers international students a chance to thrive in its rich artistic environment.

Coming to Emily Carr means an opportunity to meet people and share your culture and ideas with others. The International Office regularly hosts social events for students, celebrates International Week each November and offers welcome receptions in September and January, with orientations to the University.

What do Coast Salish artist and (Emily Carr Honorary Degree recipient) Susan Point, social media guru and SIM Centre Director, Dr. Alexandra Samuel, and artist and '78 alumna Martha Sturdy have in common? All have been named to the 100 BC Women of Influence list by The Vancouver Sun.

Congratulations!

Equinox Gallery features a group exhibition of photographs, Edge of Town. Artists include: Roy Arden (82), Honorary Degree recipient, Fred Herzog, and Associate Professor Liz Magor (71), among others.

October 15 - November 13, 2010
Opening Reception | October 15, 6-8pm