Schoolwide
Memorial Blood Centers - Blood Drive
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Bloodmobile: Parked between Dorm 150 and the MIA ramp
ACW Beacon of Light - MCAD Student Premiere
6:00-10:00 p.m. CT
Art to Change the World (ACW) Annual Beacon of Light Event will Premiere Eight, 15-Second Animated Shorts featuring the Fall 2025 Animation Collaboration Class Projects! At the direction of ACW Founder, Barbara Bridges, and ACW Operations Manager, Kelly Frankenberg '03, MFA. Select works featuring music composed by ACW intern Zoe Grigsby. MCAD Animation Collaboration Faculty Katie Nelson & Alicia Allen plan to attend the event and give a few opening remarks to introduce the films.
We look forward to seeing all those who can attend!
2026 Intercollegiate Film Festival - MCAD Official Selections
6:00 p.m. CT
6:00 p.m. Red Carpet Interviews and Photos; Networking
7:00 p.m. Screening of the films, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and an awards ceremony.
Tickets are $15 (before taxes and fees) and include the film, networking, and post-screening Q&A. (TCFF Members receive a 50% discount.)
Twin Cities Film Fest is proud to celebrate Minnesota college student filmmaking at the annual Intercollegiate Film Festival!
Reminder: Food Plan Funds Do NOT Rollover To Next Year

Food plan dollars do not transfer to the next academic year.
They can be used in the cafeteria or in the micro market.
There are only a few weeks left of the semester, so be sure to use your remaining funds.
Opportunity Highlight

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
CALLS FOR ART / CONTESTS / COMPETITIONS / WORKSHOPS / EVENTS / RESIDENCIES
Finals and End of Semester Printing Needs - Spring 2026

Finals and/or Commencement are right around the corner!
If you are anticipating a high volume of print-related material or have advanced or complicated needs, this is an invitation to contact and/or meet with our staff to discuss your needs in advance. We want to make sure we can help you, that there is enough time, and that we have enough materials, if necessary.
This is a good time to take advantage of our appointment service! You can make appointments HERE.
2026 MFA Merit Awards

Dear MCAD Community,
Please join the MFA Program in congratulating the following first-year MFA students for winning our 2026 MFA Merit Award Scholarships & MFA 2020 Fund Award.
MA in Sustainable Design Award Winners Merit Award Winners!

Hello MCAD Community,
I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Merit Scholarship Award for the MA in Sustainable Design.
Katrina Castro - $1000
Dominique Hinman - $1000
Congratulations to the award recipients.
Dawn!
Congratulations to our 2026 Media Arts Merit Scholarship Recipients!

Dear MCAD Community,
Please join the Media Arts Department in congratulating the recipients of the 2026 Media Arts Department Merit Scholarships. We are incredibly proud to recognize these students for their hard work and artistic excellence.





