So Far This Year...Several Exciting Events & Projects Have already taken place. Did you miss them? Check them out below or here.

UA Green Fair -Oct. 2, 2008

When Dr. Fran Oneal approached Creative Campus with an idea to incorporate a recycled art contest into the UA Green Fair, an event intended to offer exposure to The University of Alabama’s contributions to all realms of environmentalism, undergraduate intern Emily Roberson was quick to latch on to the proposed project...readmore>>


Norman Fischer-Sept. 9th & 10th

"If I needed a word, it would find me;" some members of the crowd were already wearing T-shirts with this line and the black-and-white face of the poet who wrote them, Norman Fischer...readmore>>


Colleen Jennings Roggensack

Colleen Jennings-Roggensack visit to The University of Alabama presented her career and its involvement with some outstanding performing arts activities at Arizona State University (ASU)...readmore>>


John Cimino -Oct. 13, 2008

On Monday October 13, the University of Alabama was Host to John Cimino and Creative Leaps International Group. This group of individuals came and treated the campus to a musical experience unlike anything ever before. Over the course of two hours, Cimino and company gave the audience a demonstration of world class musical and...readmore>>


Not Your Average Date Night

Organic chemistry professor, Dr. Silas Blackstock, contacted Creative Campus to aid in the process of reaching UA students about a rare opportunity to hear the Alexander String Quartet perform live in Tuscaloosa for free. Dr. Blackstock, a member of the String Quartet Society together with Creative Campus intern Andi Johnson...readmore>>


CANformation

In a combined effort with Beat Auburn Beat Hunger and UA’s Student Government Association, Creative Campus will participate in the University of Alabama’s CANformation...readmore>>

 


Student Focused

The distinquishing feature of Creative Campus Initiative is its focus on students. At the heart of CCI is the student internship program, which will be the major emphasis for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Building Collaboration

The other key feature of Creative Campus is an emphasis on collaboration. Our events and projects are a manifastation of both the student-centered internship program and the formation of collaborative partnerships.

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Our Mission

The Creative Campus Initiative is dedicated to building a collaborative environment, where students can connect with each other, faculty, and their community in turning innovative ideas into action.


Our Vision

In support of The University and its dedication to excellence in teaching, research, and service, the Creative Campus Initiative is structured on the following visions:

  • To provide a student internship experience that enhances curriculum, leadership, and creative thinking, allowing students to become the best possible individuals
  • To develop in students an innovative way of approaching the areas of art, education, economy, and leadership.
  • To foster creative student-led activities, programs and events that better UA and the Tuscaloosa Community.
  • To give the opportunity to all students to be a part of a nurturing environment open for cultural exchange across academic departments and colleges.
  • To serve UA and the Community, by providing recognition and celebration of both cultural arts and creative innovations.
  • To assist UA in the recruiting of the best and brightest students, faculty and staff.

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