QCAAD, or Queer students in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ, Art and Design, strives to create a safe space for students and faculty in architecture and the allied arts who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and welcomes allies. The club hosts weekly study hangouts and craft events during the semester, represents CAAD in the yearly Starkville Pride Parade, and coordinates LGBTQIA+ History Month events during October.
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Five teams of students were recognized with honors by jurors for their final projects in the Spring 2023 Collaborative Studio.
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ, Art and Design Dean's Council hosted a series of events for CAAD students, faculty and staff to wind down and de-stress before the end of the semester.
The day kicked off with a "free-for-all paint wall" with spray painting and paint-filled water balloons.
Next, a teacher from The Studio Barre and Wellness in Starkville taught a "Restore" class that focused on breathing, meditation, and movement.
The purpose of this new course – taught by Department of Art Instructor Lori Neuenfeldt – is to allow students to step into the world of museum professionals and gain first-hand experience creating museum programs, displays, and planning an exhibition.
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Research has shown that taking breaks from studying to refresh your brain and body increases your memory, productivity, and ability to focus.
So, take a study break, and join us for these free events on reading day!
Stress-free zone open to CAAD students, faculty and staff....
Drop by the painting shed behind Briscoe Hall to try your hand at the "free-for-all paint wall," featuring paint-filled balloons and spray painting. Come prepared to leave messy!
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This will be an interactive on-campus research showcase geared toward students! Every college and some of the centers/institutes will be represented.
