No award this time, but it was well worth it! I participated in this year’s AIGA Student Portfolio Review. It was four hours of speed interviews and portfolio feedback. I wish I would have participated before, it was amazing getting tons valuable critiques on my portfolio. I got several compliments on my Mecklenburg Greenway ad campaign and my invitation for the Cybercrime conference. Even though I did not win, a few reviewers let me know I was a close runner-up. I would advise any graphic design student or recent graduate to make sure they participate next year!

View AIGA’s blog post

I got an award! Read my former professor’s speech:

The first award goes to one of the most persistent, hard working students we have seen in several years. Her over all excellent performance is particularly noteworthy because we remember her as one always open to criticism - yet never satisfied to only do what is ‘expected’ - but to go beyond.

She listens carefully (usually with a smile- or even a laugh). Internalizes comments, addresses whatever weakness there might be - and finds a determined ‘way of her own’ to explore the challenge - and to ultimately solve the problem in a smart and effective way.

So in recognition of her fine creative work and leadership in the graphic design concentration - and her current successful move to the professional field here on campus - We honor Amy Bendig (now Henty) for a job well done. Congratulations.

Eldred Hudson, Associate Professor