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Past Events

Hall and Partners Presentation

Thursday, April 30, TBA

Hall and Partners, a brand and communications research firm located in Chicago, will be giving a presentation titled "Research 101" on Thursday. Hall and Partners is located in Chicago. Check out their website http://www.hall-and-partners.com and take a look at more of what they do. Two U of I grads, Allison Ebert and Bridget Nicholl will  be on campus to deliver the talk. 

It should be a great presentation, and afterwords exec members will be there to answer any questions you might have about Executive Board applications. And, since it's a Thursday, we'll probably head out after the meeting. 

Room # will be sent out shortly.

Launch Creative Recruiting Presentation

Tuesday, April 6 at 7:00pm, 319 Gregory Hall

Launch Creative will be here to recruit for internships and jobs. .

The presentation is Tuesday night. They will be holding interviews the next day.

Launch will be both pre-selecting candidates for interviews as well as selecting students at the presentation to interview the next day. 

Both account and creative resumes are welcome!

Students should send resumes to launchhr@launchcreative.com

Students can begin sending resumes immediately.

Dave Schneider Presentation (Tribal DDB Worldwide)

Wednesday, April 7 at 5:00pm, 180 Bevier Hall

Dave Schneider, Director of Client Services at Tribal DDB Worldwide will be on campus to discuss "Advertising in the Digital Age."

He has worked on multiple Fortune 500 brands including McDonald's, Lowe's, OfficeMax and AT&T where he has capitalized on the opportunities associated with the ever-changing digital landscape. Dave specializes in digital media where he leads his own team of digital marketing professionals and also plays a critical role on Tribal DDB's management team.

Don't miss this great opportunity!

Dr. Chambers Multicultural Brownbag

Wednesday, April 14, Time & Location TBA

University of Illinois' own Dr. Chambers will be holding a brownbag to discuss multicultural issues in advertising.

AAF/AMA Barn Dance

Thursday, April 15 7:00pm-12:00am, Farm Lake Barn

Thebarn dance will be held at Farm Lake barn which is located on 2502 N. Cunningham Ave in Urbana.

Bus Times: 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 from Wright and Daniel. Returns at 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00

Come out early for the pre-game at Brother's at 7PM (which is included in the ticket price). Please bring beverages of your choice to the barn.

NSAC Regional Competition

April 22 - April 24 in Detroit, Michigan

The AAF Illinois NSAC Team will be presenting their campaign for State Farm at the regional competition in Detroit, Michigan the weekend of April 22 - April 24.

Be sure to wish them luck!

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