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CREATIVES MINDING THEIR BUSINESS A Conversation on Creativity, Culture, and Business with Matthew Growney WHEN: Thursday, February 5th TIME: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM LOCATION: Larry Thompson Academic Center, Room 215 Lunch will be provided A thoughtful discussion on navigating creative careers at the intersection of culture, intuition, and business, exploring how creatives develop projects, read cultural shifts, and build businesses with impact. Matthew Growney is a well-known investor, creative director, and educator whose work sits at the intersection of design, culture, and business. Through his consultancy, Thermal Brands, he has advised and collaborated with leading global brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, food, and technology, helping them translate cultural insight into enduring products and experiences. With a background spanning venture investing, brand strategy, and creative direction, Matthew brings a long-view perspective on how creative intuition, interdisciplinary thinking, and disciplined decision-making can come together to build projects with impact. https://www.thermalbrands.com/ IG: @iamgrowney Additional information ask: Anabella Bergero abergero@c.ringling.edu |
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Attention: This is a reminder, if you are ordering items through "same day" delivery for supplies or food it is your responsibility to meet the driver for pick up. Mail Services does not accept any items from same day or independent delivery companies such as Hello Fresh, Uber Eats, Door Dash, Publix, Target, Michaels, Walmart, Amazon-Whole Foods, or Weee. All Unattended Items Will Be Removed and Donated/Discarded!
Mail Services will receive all packages delivered by standard companies such as UPS, USPS, FedEx and Amazon. Perishable items will be refrigerated on a first come, first serve basis.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Mail Services Management
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Career Services Employer
Presentation: Disney Live Entertainment **Friday** Friday, February
6th, 2026 11:30am-12:15pm ET Academic Center: Room 209 The Center for Career Services is ecstatic to announce
that Disney Live Entertainment will be hosting a presentation on campus Friday,
February 6th at 11:30am - 12:15pm. Come join presenter, Senior Concept Artist Sarah Schmidt (CA '17 Alum), who will be showcasing some of their recent
projects and discussing the DLE internship experience and employment
opportunities. This presentation is open to all students. About Disney Live Entertainment:
The Disney Live Entertainment Art & Design team creates, produces, and
delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate
to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels,
cruise ships, and other locations the world over!
Website:
https://www.disneycareers.com/en/internships-united-states
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Come and get 'em! The new Meanwhile comic (2026 Vol 16) is out! The comics are located on the small black tables and magazine wall holders in the south hallway of CJ (Christ-Janer building). It's the hallway with all the offices. Feel free to come on in and take one or a few. We have plenty. It's got a cat on the cover that has Godzilla vibes. So obviously....it's a must have.
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Please join the Graphic Design department in welcoming Ken Barber: Lettering Artist, Type Director at House Industries and this year's Ligature XVI Juror. who: what: when: where: This is mandatory for ALL Graphic Design Majors Ken Barber is a lettering artist, type designer, educator, and author of the award-winning Lettering Manual. He blames Don Martin comics, Santa Cruz skateboard graphics, and speed metal logos for sparking his lifelong infatuation with letterforms. For the past 30 years, Ken has created identities for brands around the world-including Sandals Resorts, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Only Vegas, the city of Los Angeles, and the Broadway hit The Cher Show-and produced dozens of retail and custom fonts. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Ken serves as type director and studio letterer at House Industries, and teaches at The Cooper Union in New York City. Together with his wife Lynn, he teaches online lettering workshops to students around the globe. typeandlettering.com | houseindustries.com Copies of Ken's award-winning Lettering Manual will be available for sale and signing at the event. Don't miss the opening and awards ceremony of Ligature XVI in the Willis Smith Gallery later that evening at 7 pm! For questions contact Jeff Bleitz jbleitz@c.ringling.edu |
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Greetings! It is time once again for the College to send out our Survey of Student Opinions for your feedback. We do this survey every two to three years and greatly value the information that we receive back from students as it helps us to make improvements, add services, and further enhance what you like. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. If you complete the survey, your name will be entered for a drawing of 10 students who will receive a $25 credit at Madeby. Here's the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCSSO2026 The survey will close on February 28. Thanks in advance for your assistance!
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Hello Seniors! As mentioned during the town hall, there will be a wall of TVs at the show. This wall is a shared resource for all Illustration students and is intended to showcase portfolios, animatics, and other screen-based visuals. It???s important to note that there will be very limited???if any???individual TVs available. TVs and electrical outlets have always been limited per person, which is why we have transitioned to the TV wall format. With well over 100 seniors and only the capacity for a handful of individual TVs in the gallery, the TV wall is the most equitable way to ensure that everyone who wants to show screen-based work has the opportunity to do so???without unnecessary hurdles. The gallery needs to know how many screens to install, so please sign up by Monday, February 9 at 12:00 PM (noon) if you plan to participate in the TV wall. You don???t have to have anything planned out yet???.just a confirmation that you would like to participate. Here is the sign up link??? https://docs.google.com/document/d/17HTxLdWkagsGPeBpj5P1BwiJtfDYypccXSigBYfzgP4/edit?usp=sharing If your work requires a fully immersive experience that truly cannot be presented on the shared TV wall, you may submit a pitch requesting an individual screen. This pitch can be in the form of a short email and must clearly explain why an individual TV is essential to the work and should be based on a complete immersive experience???not a single, standalone project. Approval will be limited and dependent on gallery availability. For all pitch requests, please email me directly and copy Oliver and your thesis instructor on the email. The deadline for individual tv requests will be Thursday, February 12 by 12am Midnight. We will then schedule a meeting for you to present your request to the thesis committee. Thanks and let Oliver or I know if you have any questions. Christina
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Career Insight 2026 is coming up in less than 2 weeks!
Professional artists and company representatives (including several Ringling College alumni) from a variety of backgrounds will be on-campus to share their experiences, creative expertise, and industry career insights. It's happening on Professional Day, Tuesday, February 10th, when there are no classes scheduled! Your faculty will be in meetings all day, so feel free to take advantage of all that Career Insight 2026 has to offer. All students (all years, all majors) are highly encouraged to attend.
This year, Career Insight will be separated into 2 sections. During the Morning Launchpad, between 9am-12pm in the Exhibition Hall, there will be an exciting Networking warm-up event, free professional headshots for your Linkedin account, skill-boosting activities, free T-shirt giveaways, and special morning-only raffles. During the Networking Fair portion of the event between noon-5pm in the Goldstein Library, there will be FREE food, music, popsicles, a fun, festive atmosphere, and, of course, great networking opportunities with working professionals from a variety of art and design fields! For more detailed information and the schedule of events, please see the attached poster or visit the Career Insight website at: www.Ringling.edu/Career-Insight. We
look forward to seeing everyone at Career Insight!
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Sarasota Paradise Call for Portfolio
Submissions The Center for Career Services is
excited to announce that Sarasota Paradise will be hosting portfolio reviews
the afternoon of Tuesday, February 17th between 1-4pm. Deadline
to Submit: Friday, February 6th at 3:300 pm EST **READ SUBMISSION
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!** ***Submission requirements*** This is a great opportunity to learn
more about Sarasota Paradise's upcoming internship opportunities and get
some feedback on your portfolio at the same time! Sarasota Paradise is particularly
interested in the following roles: Video
Editor Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and
After Effects Strong sense of pacing and storytelling
for sports and short-form content Ability to work quickly around game days
and campaign deadlines Video
Content Capture Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Comfortable shooting live sports,
training sessions, and events Owns or has access to a DSLR or
mirrorless camera (encouraged) Strong eye for candid and
behind-the-scenes moments Photography
Coverage Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Must own a camera capable of action and
low-light photography Proficient in Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop Able to deliver fast, organized photo
turnarounds Graphic
Designer Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Proficient in Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator, and InDesign Strong understanding of layout,
typography, and brand consistency Experience designing for digital, print,
and large-format assets Motion
Designer Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Proficient in Adobe After Effects Experience creating repeatable motion
templates and animations Strong understanding of timing,
transitions, and visual flow Illustrator
/ Artist Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and/or
Photoshop Strong illustration style adaptable to
campaigns and merchandise Experience preparing artwork for print
and production Social
Media Expert Preferred skills / requirements (not deal
breakers): Strong understanding of Instagram,
TikTok, and emerging platforms Experience with short-form video strategy
and trend-driven content Ability to analyze performance and
optimize content Submit your best work by Friday,
February 6th by 3:30pm EST. Portfolio reviews will be open to all students,
but not all will be guaranteed a review. Students will be notified by Friday,
February 13th at 4:30pm EST if they were accepted/not accepted for a timeslot.
Portfolio reviews will be 20 minutes long. Please show up 5 minutes early, have
your portfolio ready to review, and wear professional attire. If you sign up
for a portfolio review, you are expected to attend that portfolio review unless
you have an emergency. It is your responsibility to make arrangements with your
instructor to miss class at that time. Submit your Portfolio here: http://www.example.com/Link0 About Sarasota Paradise: https://www.sarasotaparadise.us/
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Hello Everyone - Are you looking to join the GENESIS team as a volunteer? GENESIS is seeking dedicated volunteers to help support the smooth execution of our show on Saturday, March 21. These behind-the-scenes roles are essential to creating a safe, organized, and welcoming experience for our guests. Available roles include: If you're interested in supporting Genesis behind the scenes, we'd love to have you on the team. Positions are filled on a first come, first-served basis, and availability is limited. Click here to learn more and apply. If you have any questions, please reach us at genesis@c.ringling.edu or DM @genesis_runway on Instagram Best, With love and gratitude, Lindelwa, Timo & Amanda GENESIS IG: @genesis_runway LinkedIn: GENESIS Fashion Show Website: genesisfashionshow.com |
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Hi All, Here is a link to the slide show from today's town hall. All information on the thesis is here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w8-fLR-MTFViyHwbn6IkShkRr4dsjljK/view?usp=sharing
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Hello everyone, The Center for Student Success (CSS) is excited to share some great news. Remy???s Cupboard, the college???s free food and hygiene pantry, has a new partnership with All Faiths Food Bank (AFFB)! Thanks to this partnership, we will now be offering fresh produce (fruits and veggies), snacks, drinks, yogurt, meat, dairy, and much more. Some of these items will be available at Remy???s Cupboard Pop-Ups every Friday during lunch time (11:30am-12:30pm) in Scott Plaza. You can also access pantry items at the CSS office. We want Remy???s Cupboard to reflect what you want. Let us
know what you need here: Important update about check-in: To make future visits quicker and easier, we encourage you
to register in advance here: We know this is a new process and we are here to help. If you have any trouble with registration or have questions, please stop by the CSS office or email us at studentsuccess@ringling.edu. We look forward to seeing you on Fridays! Best,
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Care For Your Creative:
Spring 2026 Support & Counseling Groups Groups meet weekly at the Peterson Counseling Center unless otherwise noted. Learn more about these groups via our Group Interest Form! The Neurodivergent Guide to Anxious Attachment Recovery
Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:20pm
Grief & Loss Group
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
The Neurodivergent Guide for Socialization
Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:20pm
Trauma Support Group
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:45pm
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30pm Healthy Relationships
Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm
The Resilience Project: DBT Skills Group
Fridays, 2:30-3:30pm
Seniors Counseling Group
Fridays, 10:30-11:20am
Rest & Revive
Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm in the Fitness Center Group Room
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Hello Everyone - We are excited to announce the launch of the official GENESIS website, your central hub for everything GENESIS, from highlights of past shows to this year's theme and creative direction. Visit genesisfashionshow.com to dive into this year's theme, Woven in Time, its inspiration and what to expect at this year's show. You can now also join the ticket waiting list directly through the website. Tickets are limited and will be released later this semester and those on the waiting list will be notified as soon as they go live. Thank you for being a part of the GENESIS journey. If you have any questions, please reach us at genesis@c.ringling.edu or DM @genesis_runway on Instagram With love and gratitude, Lindelwa, Timo & Amanda GENESIS IG: @genesis_runway LinkedIn: GENESIS Fashion Show Website: genesisfashionshow.com |
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Mail Services Saturday Hours Will Be Changing Starting Jan. 17, 2026
The Mail Services Window Will Now Be Open: 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Greetings Class of 2026! This is indeed an exciting time as we approach the May 7, 2026 Commencement Exercise! Please read very carefully this information as you prepare for this capstone event since there are several important tasks that you need to complete. They are the following: 1. Review your preferred name in Self-Service by February 6, 2026. This is what will be included in the Commencement Program. Here is a link to a form to complete if you want a different name: Preferred Name for Commencement 2026 Program. You must request a different name by this deadline or it can not be changed for the Program. 2. Review your major and minor in Self-Service for accuracy by February 6, 2026. Email advising@ringling.edu with any changes. 3. Order your cap, gown and tassel by no later than March 29, 2026 through this link: Josten's Site. 4. Pick-up your Commencement tickets after Spring Break in Student Life. Each graduate receives 6 tickets. Should you need more, please submit a request through this link: Request for Additional Commencement Tickets. Additional tickets will be provided on a first come basis based on availability. Please know that the Ceremony will be able to be viewed via the Ringling College website at www.ringling.edu for guests that do not have a ticket or could not travel. 5. For graduates that require accommodations for the Commencement Ceremony, please email Student Access Services at sas@ringling.edu. 6. Attend the Commencement Rehearsal via zoom at 11:30 a.m. on May 5, 2026. A zoom link will be sent to you at a later date. 7. For Commencement Day on May 7, 2026, arrive at Robart's Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., by 2:30 p.m. for check-in and line-up. 9. For questions, contact commencement@ringling.edu.
Please be sure to share this important information with your family members! We are so excited to celebrate your achievements on May 7, 2026!!!
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The Student Health Center, in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital's RENEW program, will continue to offer free nutrition coaching for students this semester. Meet one-on-one with an SMHCS Registered Dietitian to review your eating habits and health goals. You'll get personalized guidance, practical nutrition tips, and strategies to help you feel your best.
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Deadline to apply: March 15.
We invite all college and graduate students, as well as recent graduates,
to apply and join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary of the conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSGgxVHrGFA (look for your fellow Ringling students in the video) - Come ask questions at the FUTURE NOW table during Career Insight 2026 - www.ringling.edu/CareerInsight
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-now-speed-mentoring-event-tickets-1980281782118?aff=oddtdtcreator&mc_eid=cfe70e39d6&mc_cid=50fb2010d4
Ringling College is a sponsor of the Future Now Media & Entertainment Conference Please let us know if you have any questions about this or Career Insight 2026 after visiting the webpages. More to come.
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Disney Television Animation: 2026 Drawn to Success
Disney Television Animation is excited to host their Early Career Event: Drawn to Success. They will be hosting two virtual sessions via Zoom on January 30th and February 12th, 2026 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm ET. They will be talking about Disney Television Animation's 40-year legacy of storytelling, highlighting roles in their studio, giving resume/portfolio tips and answering questions about how to kickstart your animation career! To register: click or copy the link below and paste it into your browser and fill out the Google Submission Form. You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom information closer to the event. About Disney Television Animation: For 40 years, Disney Television Animation has been an integral part of The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families??? homes across the globe.
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