Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 25th
An annual event held by the College of Media, this year will feature two presentations by Brad Karsh, including "The Insider Secrets To Interviewing Success" and "What They Don't Teach You in College: Business Etiquette Tips for the Real World", as well as a professional panel and College alumni networking opportunities
Date: Saturday, February 25th
Time: All Day
Location: 66 Library and Greg Hall
Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) Career Day
Friday, February 24th
The CAF Career Day is an educational program that provides advertising students with an in-depth look at the industry. The day includes breakfast, lunch, a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, panel discussions, company and agency tours, and networking opportunities. The cost to register is $75. To register, or for more info, visit http://www.chicagoadfed.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3358
Date: Friday, February 24th
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel in Chicago
Friday, February 24th
Need to polish your resume? Brad Karsh, a professional job coach and the founder of JobBound will be presenting tips and suggestions to building an excellent resume. This event is exclusively for students within the College of Media.
Date: Friday, February 24th
Time: 3pm
Location: 112 Greg Hall
Tuesday, January 31st
Want to learn all about AAF's big plans for the Spring semester? Everyone is invited to our first general meeting of 2012, followed by a presentation by Red Frog Events!
"We create extraordinary events through innovation, creativity and top-notch participant service while laughing all the way." -Red Frog Events
Date: Tuesday, January 31st
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 66 Library
Tuesday, January 25th
Interested in advertising? Looking for a way to break into the creative world? Come check how Chicago Portfolio School can help and what they have to offer!
Date: Tuesday, January 25th
Time: 7PM
Location: 223 Greg Hall
January 24th
"It's not about creating ads. It's about igniting a movement." Campbell Ewald, one of the industry's top agencies, will give AAF Illinois a look into its agency during the first presentation of the 2012 year.
Date: January 24th
Location: 100 Greg Hall
November 10th-11th
Members of AAF will be attending the AWNY career conference in New York City on November 10th and 11th. We congratulate all of the AWNY scholarship recipients and hope that all participating members have a safe and successful trip!
Date: November10th-11th
Location: NYC
Tuesday, November 8 7pm.
Representatives from Energy BBDO will be sharing their insight on the industry and information on the agency in a presentation on November 8th. All of AAF is welcome and encouraged to come. You won't want to miss this!
Date: November 8th
Time: 7pm
Location: 112 Greg Hall
Monday, November 7 9pm.
Come out and celebrate a great fall semester with AAF on our biannual bar crawl! Meet us at Geovanti's at 9pm for one of the greatest times you'll have all year!
Date: November 7th
Time: 9pm
Location: Geovanti's
Tuesday, October 4 5pm.
Everyone is invited to attend a presentation by one of the industry's leading agencies, Digitas.
Date: October 4th
Time: 5pm
Location: 66 Library
Most Promising Minority Students Application Due
Friday, October 14
Any seniors interested in applying to be a Most Promising Minority Student must turn in their applications by October 14th.
Tuesday, April 12th 6pm.
Want to be on the AAF Exec Board next year? Come find out what each position entails, have questions answered, and don't be afraid to apply! Make sure you come, as attendance will be noticed.
Date: April 12th
Time: 6pm
Location: 112 Chem Annex
Wednesday, April 13th TBA.
Need to know what to do during a business dinner? Find out what to do (and what NOT to do) from professionals at this event.
Date: April 13th
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Wednesday, April 15-16th 7pm.
Join our Relay for Life team and walk around Armory all night with your fellow AAF-ers and hundreds of other RSOs and groups.
Date: April 15-16th
Time: 7pm
Location: Armory
Sunday, April 17th.
Make sure your application is turned in and keep an eye out for interviews taking place on April 19th-20th. Check back for more details soon.
Date: April 17th
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Monday & Wednesday, April 18th & 20th.
Interviews will be held in Greg Hall. Please come prepared.
Date: April 19-20th
Time: 7-10pm
Location: 419 Greg Hall
Monday, April 25th.
See who takes home the AAF version of an Academy Award and watch NSAC's stellar presentation given at Regionals. Dress is business casual. See you all there.
Date: April 25th
Time: 6pm
Location: DKH 114
Thursday, April 28th.
The best day of the year has finally arrived! Make sure to sign up and come out to Firestation and Farm Lake for the annual AAF Barndance. Bus signups are the week of April 18th, M 3-7pm, T 7-10pm in Greg 31, and W 1-3pm in Comm Library. The cost is $11/person, PLEASE BRING CASH PAYMENTS!
Date: April 28th
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Farm Lake