Alumni
Association
Alumni Association
Executive
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Current Board members as of the September 20, 2023 AGM:
Returning members: Ashley Delaney (BDes 2006), Ken Rice (BFA 2005), Bruce Sparks (BFA 1977) and Robin Jensen (BFA 1996)
New members: Rachel Castellanto (BFA 2010), Akshay Tagyi (BFA 2008), Ho Yung Wu (BFA 2007), Robert Shaw (VAC 2015, MDes 2016), Dayna Sharkey (BFA / BDes 1996)
Immediate Past President: Sunil Sarwal (BDes 2002)
Alumni Association AGM: The virtual AGM is the perfect time to connect with alumni and learn what the NSCAD University Alumni Association Board of Directors has working on to help advance the interest of NSCAD alumni at home and around the world. At the AGM the Board members will discuss the past year and elect representatives from the year ahead. Want to lend a hand for upcoming events, start a chapter, or stand to become a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors? Register here.
EX OFFICIO MEMBERS
NSCAD President: Dr. Peggy Shannon
SUNSCAD President: Currently vacant
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES TO NSCAD’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sunil Sarwal (BDes 2002)
Bruce Sparks (BFA 1977)
Meeting Schedule
March 9, 2021
May 11, 2021
July 13, 2021
September 14, 2021 (AGM)
VISION
The NSCAD University Alumni Association is a dynamic, member-focused organization that aims to enrich the alumni experience and build the profile of its members and NSCAD University.
MISSION
By facilitating communication and sponsoring a variety of alumni programs, events and benefits the NSCAD University Alumni Association:
- promotes a strong mutually beneficial relationship between alumni, NSCAD University, and the community;
- fosters an inclusive environment based on cooperation and fellowship;
- assists and advances present and future alumni in the pursuit of excellence;
- exerts influence as a valued partner on matters relevant to present and future alumni
Read our bylaws.
Stay in touch
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Anna Lisa Shandro (BFA 2020)
Show your NSCAD pride
To draw attention to the entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity of art and design graduates, the NSCAD Alumni Association launched the I AM NSCAD campaign. Logos are provided in various sizes and types suitable for websites, social media (#IAMNSCAD), email signatures and more.
Benefits and Services
As NSCAD alumni, you have privileged access to the TD Insurance Program, which provides savings through lower preferred insurance rates. Plus, by choosing TD Insurance you also give back. TD Insurance Program contributes to NSCAD University every year, so while you benefit from savings, you will also be supporting your alma mater.
Get a quote by calling 1 800-339-1847or visiting tdinsurance.com/nscadalumni
A transcript is a complete record of your academic history. It lists classes in progress, classes that have been completed, grades received and other information relating to your academic career. Transcripts are printed on security paper and bear the signature of the Registrar. Students can request either an official or unofficial copy of their transcript. Click here to learn more about how to request a transcript.
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The NSCAD alumni ring celebrates a lifelong connection to your academic and creative achievements. Designed and produced by Karen Konzuk (BFA 97), this stainless-steel band incorporates the official NSCAD colour with a side incision of purple powder-coated finish. Inside the band is an engraved Latin inscription of NSCAD’s informal school motto nolo facere insipida, after John Baldessari’s lithograph I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art. To purchase, please select your ring size from the dropdown below and click “buy now”. Rings are $200 ($247.25 with tax and shipping within Canada).
Custom-designed frames from Tempo Framing are available to all alumni. Present your degree alongside the NSCAD University colours in a slick matte-black metal frame with branded mat board cut specially for our square degrees. These frames are made in Canada and come pre-assembled. Frames are $70.00 ($103.50 with tax and shipping within Canada).
Alumni Class Notes
Class Notes is your opportunity to reconnect with classmates and tell them what you’ve been up to since graduation. Share your news and updates by filling out the form and feel free to include links to your social networking profiles and websites.
