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2008 ASID Spring Inspiration Design Show

News & Events

IDSA Student Chapter Director Election Congratulations to the 2008-2009 IDSA Director, Katy Hines.

ASID Student Chapter Elections Congratulations to the 2008-2009 ASID Officers!

NKBA Student Chapter Elections Congratulations to the 2008-2009 NKBA Officers!

Lacey Howell Winner of the 2008 Designer Doghouse The Southern Miss ASID Student Chapter has completed the building of the 2008 Designer Doghouse for the Southern Pines Animal Shelter Fundraiser. Congratulations to this year's doghouse winner Lacey Howell! Many thanks and appreciation to all the interior design students that signed up and attended Hub-Fest held on Saturday, March 29th and the Downtown Art Walk held on April 26th! T-shirts are still available in adult and child sizes. For more information or to purchase a t-shirt, contact Faculty Advisor Michelle Rose at (601) 266-5605 or michelle.rose@usm.edu.

Announcements

Progression Portfolios Due by Wednesday, July 9, 2008 As part of the criteria for progression to the upper-division 300/400-level studio courses students are required to submit a portfolio of pre-interior design studio course work for review by faculty. Progression portfolios are due between Monday, July 7th and Wednesday, July 9th during regular business hours. For more information, please review the The Interior Design Program Overview and Degree Plan or contact Claire Hamilton at (601) 266-6437 or claire.hamilton@usm.edu.

ID Student Notebook Computer Requirements Designated courses require that students provide a notebook computer with specific requirements, including ID 310, 311, 320, & 339. See requirements.

IDSA Student Chapter The Interior Design Student Association (IDSA) is a newly formed organization that oversees and regulates the student organizational activities in the interior design program. The IDSA acts as a liaison, coordinating events, publicity, and information about areas of interest for the interior design student body. For more information, contact Faculty Advisor Michelle Rose at (601) 266-5605 or michelle.rose@usm.edu.

ASID Student Chapter The ASID Student Chapter holds several meetings during the fall and spring semesters at the interior design studio. For more information, contact Faculty Advisor Michelle Rose at (601) 266-5605 or michelle.rose@usm.edu, or visit the Southern Miss ASID Student Chapter web page.

NKBA Student Chapter The interior design program has started a NKBA Student Chapter! Students interested in becoming a member should first complete the NKBA Student Application. Next, provide a copy of your application to Mrs. Rose and get on the NKBA member roster. For more information about the NKBA Student Organization, contact Michelle Rose at (601) 266-5605 or michelle.rose@usm.edu, or visit the NKBA student website.

2007-2008 Interior Design Events

Joan Traylor's Retirement Party! The Southern Miss Interior Design Program celebrated the retirement of Joan Traylor and her twenty-three years of dedication and scholarship. Festivities were held on Saturday, April 26th, 2008, and included current and past faculty, as well as current and past students from all over. We will miss her terribly!

ASID Spring Inspiration Design Show Students, faculty, staff, and interior design professionals were invited to attend the Southern Miss ASID Student Chapter sponsored Spring Inspiration Design Show, held at the Union on Wednesday, April 16th from 3:00-5:00pm. For more information, contact Michelle Rose at (601) 266-5605 or michelle.rose@usm.edu, or visit the Southern Miss ASID Student Chapter web page.

K/BIS 2008 The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, K/BIS, was held at McCormick Place in Chicago from April 11th–13th.  For more information, visit   http://www.kbis.com/kbisshow/index.jsp

Interior Design Student Cathie Cargill Featured in Photography Exhibit The Interior Design Program's own Cathie Cargill presented her work in the "Visions of Four" Student Photography Exhibition held at City Hall, Tuesday, March 6 - Monday, March 31, 2008. View brochure.

Interiors '08 ASID's National Conference, Interiors '08, was held in New Orleans this year from March 13th–16th.  For more information, visit http://www.asid.org/interiors08.

ASID Career Day USM students top the attendance list for attending the ASID Career Day held on February 16th at the LSU Design Building in Baton Rouge, LA this year.  Students learned “How to Find Your Dream Job” from a top national interior design recruiter.  A vendor show and field trips took place in the afternoon, along with some fabulous door prizes. Students that arrived on Friday were invited to Frost-Barber Showroom for the ASID Mixer. Students also participated and were awarded prizes in several of the competition categories.

Student Day at the Capital Several students from the University of Southern Mississippi's Interior Design Program showed their support for interior design legislation by participating in the Mississippi Coalition for Interior Design Legislation (MCIDL) “Capitol Day” held on Wednesday, January 23rd from 8:00–12:00. Students and faculty enjoyed a personal tour of the Capital, and had the honor of meeting and talking with several of our state's Representatives. See additional information concerning the event.

ASID Student Chapter Christmas Party is a Huge Success! The ASID Student Chapter Christmas Party was Wednesday, December 5th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Canebrake Clubhouse on the Lake! Admission to the party required being an ASID member and a toy donation for Christian Services of Hattiesburg, MS. In addition to collecting a huge amount of toys for children in need, members brought a Christmas ornament for the "Dirty Santa" game! Although it did get a little "dirty", everyone had a wonderful time and left with a great ornament! Event flyer.

Andrew Butler wins Runner Up in "Womanless Beauty Pageant" The Southern Miss Pink Committee hosted a Womanless Beauty Pageant on October 16th at the Thad Cochran Center to raise money for breast cancer awareness/research. Andrew Butler (AKA "Andelina Rosetta Heartbreaker" - see flyer), with the support of the Southern Miss ASID Student Chapter and the Interior Design Program, placed "Runner Up" in the pageant. Wow! What a beauty!

ASID Student Chapter Meeting The November meeting for ASID was held Thursday, November 15th from 12:15-12:45 pm at the Interior Design Studio.

ASID Gulf Coast District Meeting Hosted By Southern Bath & Kitchen Students were invited to attend an ASID Professional Meeting & Product Show held at Southern Bath & Kitchen on Thursday, November 15th at 6:00pm. This was a great opportunity to meet professional ASID members, learn about products, and eat free food! See flyer.

ASID Student Chapter Fall Party The Southern Miss Student Chapter of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) hosted their fall party to welcome all new members, as well as have a lot of fun! Visit the student organizations page for for information about the party and how to join!

ASID South Central Chapter Annual Conference "Thank you" to all of the Southern Miss students that attended the Annual Conference and Awards Gala held in Natchez , Mississippi on September 7th - 9th, 2007. The Southern Miss Interior Design Program had a great turn out for the event. Events Brochure.

To see what the Southern Miss Interior Design Program was up to last year, visit the 2006-2007 Archive of Events.