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Want more information on the Creative Center? Check out our website or like us on Facebook!
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Guest Speaker Spotlight
Dryden Meints and Gina Dvorak - Marketing Graphics Specialist and Communications Specialist, respectively, for the Omaha Conservatory of Music, Mr.  Meints and Ms. Dvorak spoke to the BFA class about  audience, managing projects, and tips and tools related to marketing communications.
Madeline Walker -
Prevention and Education Manager at Women's Center for Advancement in Omaha,  Ms. Walker presented on intimate partner violence and sexual violence prevention and education.
Matt Croteau - General Manager of Re-Bath,  Mr. Croteau gave BFA students information regarding demographics, marketing literature, how to sell yourself to a small business, and developing top-of-mind awareness.
Todd Dawson - President of World Bridge Partners, Mr. Dawson shared approaches students should  take in dealing with employers while seeking their career.
Alonna Griewski - Lead UX Designer for LovelySkin.com, Ms. Griewski  talked about her design process and job on a daily basis.
Anne Morgan - Owner of Risney Photo & Design,  Ms. Morgan gave examples of how photographers and designers work together as well as insight into how to run a photography studio.
Bryan Morhardt - General Manager of Standard Printing, Mr. Morhardt  shared his experience of print and graphic design, as well as hosting a "Family Feud" style game on advertising ethics.
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Alumni -
Where are you?
We want to stay in touch with our past graduates! If you, or a graduate you know, haven't received any information for a while, fill out the Alumni Update Form on our website.
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Dates to Remember
November 25-27
No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
November 30
Guest Speaker
@ 8:30 a.m.
Julian Young,
The Start Center
November 30
Tour @ 2:00 p.m.
Ervin & Smith
December 1
Guest Speaker
@ 1:00 p.m.
Amy Arnold and Aaron Cox, Infofree
December 4
Guest Speaker
@ 1:00 p.m.
Lincoln Murdoch,
Step Up To Life
December 4
Tour @ 1:00 p.m.
Omaha World-Herald
December 7
Guest Speaker
@ 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Wilma Kuhlman
December 10
Guest Speaker
@ 8:30 a.m.
Rich Claussen,
Bailey Lauerman
December 11
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
December 14-18
Finals Week
Dec. 21 - Jan. 8
No Classes -
Holiday Break
January 11
First Day of the Spring Semester!
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AIGA Student Awards Winners!
Congratulations to the Creative Center students who fared well at the 2015 SHOW, sponsored by AIGA. The Nebraska design competition chose six projects by five Creative Center students as winners.
Bronze
BIG: Brandon Henry - graduate of Humboldt HS, Humboldt, KS
Signage: Kelli Law - graduate of River Valley HS, Correctionville, IA
Self-Portrait: Andrew O'Neill - graduate of Elkhorn HS, Elkhorn, NE
Silver
Yummy Bunny: Brandon Henry - graduate of Humboldt HS, Humboldt, KS
Gold
Cardboard Illustration: Erin Hays - graduate of Farragut Senior HS,
Farragut, IA
Melon Juice: Weston Knobloch - graduate of West Lyon Community HS,
Inwood, IA
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Touring the Globe!
(OK, only Omaha)
Thanks again to SKAR and Renze Display for hosting our students for a tour of their facilities this past month!
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Graduate of the Month
MaryKay Brennan
BFA '15
Graphic Designer at Ebbeka Design in Lincoln, NE
 High School: Gretna HS in Gretna, NE
What does the company do?
Since 2001, Ebbeka Design has created visual communications and corporate identity packages for businesses on the local, regional and national levels. With an emphasis in design, the company develops and implements marketing strategies and websites for both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer clientele.
What does the graduate do? I utilize company standards to create promotional products and materials for each client to integrate into their marketing.
Clients: Nebraska State Historical Society, Food Bank of Lincoln, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Rare Earth Salts, and many more.
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From the Director 
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a great holiday weekend with family and friends, and that you get to eat your fill. For those of you who do the shopping thing, be sure to get at least some sleep!
If you are considering a career in graphic design and advertising, call us today to set up a time to interview. Fall classes for 2016 start on August 8.
Sincerely,
Kim Guyer
Executive Director
Creative Center
10850 Emmet Street
Omaha, NE 68164
402-898-1000 x205
kim_g@creativecenter.edu
www.creativecenter.edu
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Do you know someone who is interested in a career in art? Are you an art teacher or guidance counselor who would like to bring an art class to visit? Contact our Admissions department at 402-898-1000 or toll free at 888-898-1789 to make an appointment for a personal tour.* The Creative Center is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
* The Creative Center is authorized to operate as a four-year college offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree by the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education under section 85-2411.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. For more information about our graduation rates, costs, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.creativecenter.edu/TCC14/programs.php
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