Back to school

It’s back to school time. The semester started a few weeks ago and I feel like I’m hitting in full force (in a good way).  I’m taking an interactive design class with David Marcinkowski which I’m really excited about. By the end of the semester I should have a pretty good working knowledge of html, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), animation and interactive design, javascript, jquery and more! I’ve gotten in touch with the Red Dog production company (The New School’s in-house production unit) about building up their website, so that’s also something I’ll be working on. Hopefully it’ll be a chance to utilize some skills learned in the interactive design class.

I’m also continuing with the Media Management track with a class called Managing Creativity in the Media arts with Neyda Martinez. Yesterday, we visited the Made In NY Media Center by IFP in DUMBO. We got to tour the facilities and here about some of the programs and events that go on there. While their memberships are a little pricey for a graduate student trying to survive in NYC, I hope to be able to volunteer there soon and stay up to date with their activities.

At work in the Marketing & Communications office (newly renamed from Communications and External Affairs), I’ve been continuing making press packets which are sent out to the board of trustees, president, and other administrative department heads, and faculty. I’ve also been writing numerous blog posts for the New School News.

Here           are           some           sample           posts.

Also, earlier in the summer, one of my blog posts was included as a feature story in the Newsletter that goes out every other week during the school year(once a month during the summer). We’ve just started using Click-to-tweet software for the posts, so I’ve been implementing that for the team. Our Social Media Director is pretty excited about it.

Lastly, on a completely unrelated note, I’ve started commuting to work/school by bike, which I’m pretty excited about. I’ve been afraid of riding in Manhattan for the longest time, but Monday, I woke up and just decided to do it.  The Manhattan Bridge is a challenge every morning, but I’m feeling great and excited to keep it up! Wish me luck.