Here are your new officers for the 2013 year!

President

Tracie Hinnant

My name is Tracie Hinnant and I am an art major with a concentration in photography. I currently hold the position of secretary of The Darkslide. I have been helping run the blog and was integral in getting The Darkslide a fan page. As president, I would like to make The Darkslide more well-known on campus and more accessible to all students on campus while also planning workshops, gallery walks, and even more events to bring a fervor to the KSU campus for photography. I am passionate about photography and spreading the knowledge I have acquired so far at KSU. I am extremely organized and dedicated to finishing a goal to the highest efficiency.

Treasurer

Jenny Woodall

My name is Jenny Woodall and I am a photography major here at KSU. Lately, I have been exploring mixed media in my artwork. The combining of drawing and sculpture with photography has inspired me to believe that there is a way for people to view photography more as an art form. Being an officer of the photo club, I wish to help our club organize workshops that are all-inclusive, so that people may explore the beauties of photography as art. I believe that I would be most beneficial to the club as Treasurer since I am very trustworthy and I also have 9 years experience handling money in a professional setting.

Events Coordinator

Taylor Kanani Tolbert

HELLO! My name is Taylor, I am a senior here at KSU. I began in the art department with intentions to concentrate in drawing and painting but shortly after switched to photography. I have leadership experience in a club setting and I hope to coordinate several events for the members of this club with the help of my fellow officers! I look forward to seeing and contributing to the growth of this club and getting to know all of its members. Happy art making!

We are still seeking someone to fill the role of the club's vice president and secretary! Message thedarkslideksu@gmail.com, or the club's facebook if you are interested!

Vice President
Allie Wolpert

End of the Semester Party!

It's the end of the semester, so relax for a bit and let's have a party!

The party will be held in Room 215 (Photo Room) in the Visual Arts building on Thursday, November 29 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

At this party there will be some delicious pizza from Big Pie in the Sky, a photo booth for shenanigans, election announcements, and general festivities!

So come join us!

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ELECTIONS

Do you want to be a major part of The Darkslide?

HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICER: Go to The Darkslide KSU on Facebook. Like the page and send us a message with what position you would like to run for or email thedarkslideksu@gmail.com .

As most of you know, pretty much all of the officials for our club are graduating! (Our president, Vice President, Treasurer, and Events Coordinator to be exact). So, we need to have elections for the next year (beginning spring 2013 and ending fall 2013).

These are the positions:

President: Essentially, the president does everything (with the help of others), and is the main person in charge of orchestrating club activities. You will attend RSO (registered student organization) meetings, and be the main communicator with the university)

Vice President: The president's right hand person/support system. You would do much of the same things as the president, and will work with them to keep things in the club running smoothly!

Secretary: Your main job is to handle the paper work, record meetings, and even help take care of our online presence.

Treasurer: Keeps track of club money. That includes dues, SABAC funds, money from fundraisers etc.

Events Coordinator: Plans events for the club. There is a system to go through in order to plan club events on campus

The continuation of this club into next year is extremely important. After this semester is over, The Darkslide will have officially been a KSU club for a year. Which means, we will finally be eligible for SABAC funding. If you don't know what that is, it essentially is the main funding body for clubs in our university. With SABAC funds, you can have field trips across the country, sign up for amazing workshops that normally no one could afford, and even buy equipment (film, paper, chemicals) for club use on someone else's dime. 

Great FREE Exhibitions This Week!

You can't beat the low, low price of free! This week there will be two free exhibitions that you should definitely check out. 

Tomorrow, November 14 from 5-8 p.m. will be the Fall Senior Exhibitions Opening Reception. A diverse showing of artists and media will be on display on Kennesaw State University campus in The Art Gallery on the bottom level of the Sturgis Library and the Fine Arts Gallery in the Wilson Building (across from the Stillwell Theater).

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Don't miss out on Vacant House Art Party on Friday, November 16. Artwork will be shown by photography majors Carlie Gentry and Jessica Thompson and printmaker Aaron Artrip. 

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Photo Courtesy of Kanani

Meetings This Week

Come to at least one of the meetings this week and become a member of The Darkslide!

Free Atlanta Celebrates Photography Events on Campus

Today at 5 p.m. Richard Ross will be giving a FREE artist talk on his series "Juvenile-In-Justice" on the Kennesaw State University Campus in the Prillaman Hall HS1000 Auditorium followed by the opening reception in the Art Gallery, Sturgis Library.  The exhibition is part of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

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Another free Atlanta Celebrates Photography event to be aware of is based on a site-specific installation piece by our own photography professor Matt Haffner. There will be a Public Art Panel Discussion Thursday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Onyx Theater (previously the Black Box Theater in the Wilson Annex). The opening reception and Artist Talk will follow the Panel Discussion and will be in the Visual Arts Building.

"Walking Through the Lonesome City" by Matt Haffner
(Photo courtesy of Matt Haffner)

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Formal wear drive ends today!

We will be in the Visual Arts Foyer until 5 p.m. today, September 27 collecting formal wear! All donations and proceeds benefit the Calvary Children's Home. 

Homecoming and Prom Drive

The Darkslide is hosting a Prom/Homecoming Drive!!!
We are collecting formal wear for young ladies and gentlemen who otherwise would not get the opportunity to make their special night spectacular. We will be in the Visual Arts Building on September 26th and 27th from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Bring your clothing, shoes, costume jewelry and purses to benefit underprivileged teenagers to give them a wonderful homecoming/prom!
All donations will be greatly appreciated and 100% of the proceeds benefit Calvary Children's Home.

First Meeting of 2012

Hi everyone! 

It's Allie here!

I just wanted to inform everybody that the first big meeting of this semester is going to be Friday August 31st at 5:00 PM.

At this meeting we will be discussing funds, going over club policies that you may not know of, club status, as well as discussing upcoming activities!

Your club president Savvy and I have brainstormed on our own regarding fun things for everyone to do together, but we definitely want to hear from everyone else! We hope to make this semester will be fun and fulfilling for everyone and we need your help to do so!!!

For those of you who can not make the meeting on Friday, don't worry! We will be recording a video of the meeting and posting it here on the blog for all to see.

Finally, I just want to tell you one thing about our club that you may not know. It is open to all KSU students whether they are a part of the photography concentration or not. So, if you have a friend who enjoys photography and wants to learn more about it, this club is the perfect opportunity for them to do so! (We will share more in regards to this and other parts of our bylaws at the meeting and on this blog)

In the meantime, for your amusement, I have provided photos of Savvy and I at the big RSO (Registered Student Organization) Conference that we attended earlier on this month! 

(Thank you so much Heather for attending that with us!)

SEE YOU SOON!

Allie Wolpert

Vice President of The Darkslide

Let's go to the High!

Ok guys, we will be going to The High this Friday with one of Matt's classes. We are meeting on campus at 10:00 and carpooling. Since we have a large group, we can get through the door for $8.50 if you bring cash, if not admission is $16. 

Happy shooting!

Welcome

Welcome to The Darkslide blog!
Here we will be posting news, upcoming events, and all sorts of other goodies for your viewing pleasure.  Be sure to join the group on facebook and if you have any questions, suggestions or the like, email us at TheDarkslideKSU@gmail.com.

Good things are brewing!  Check back here for the next meeting date!