AiGd: The Art Institutes’ Graphic Design Group
AiGD is a student group representing AIGA Minnesota, The Professional Organization for Design, which enhances a student’s education by learning from and networking with established design professionals.
Advisor: Tim Armato — tarmato@aii.edu

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
ASID promotes design excellence through professional education, market expansion, information sharing, and the creation of a favorable environment for the practice of interior design.
Advisors: Dan Whittaker and Maria Garrido-Santos — djwhittaker@aii.edu ; msgarrido@aii.edu

Animation Club
The Animation Club can help Animation program students develop their animation skills, establish connections in the industry, and create a network of motivated and talented students.
Advisor: Jon Dege — jdege@aii.edu

Anime Club
Anime Club is a group where anime lovers can come together and share their favorite anime/manga, share their own ideas, make friends, and put together anime shorts. We hope to make visits to Anime Detour Convention.
Advisor: Ken Korth — ken@kenkorth.com

AIAV: Animation & VFX Organization
The purpose of AIAV is to enhance the social relationships between students and to facilitate intra-student mentoring. Professional networking opportunities, post-college resources and supplemental internship information will be an area of focus as well.
Advisor: Steve Paul — sdpaul@aii.edu

C2 - Create • Connect
C2 is a student driven magazine whose sole purpose is to showcase the diverse talents of students, instructors, and staff. Members are from all programs, and thrive under a creative and collaborative environment to produce this quarterly magazine.
Advisors: Chris Title and Jelena Tosovic — ctitle@aii.edu ; jtosovic@aii.edu

Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ helps students learn your faith, live your faith, and communicate your faith while attending college so you can walk with God for a lifetime.
Advisor: Darrel Smith — wsmith@aii.edu

Cinnamon Toast
The focus of this club is strengthening student’s rendering, presentation, board layout and technical skills.
Advisor: Korrin Lohmann — cinnamontoastmpls@gmail.com

Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DEX): Ai Minnesota
DEX is a professional organization, providing leadership and career oriented opportunities to develop and enhance student potential.
Advisor: Tarah Bjorklund — tbjorklund@aii.edu

Digital Sculpting Club
Members of this club will gain a further understanding of 3D modeling, most notably with the use of Zbrush. The club also focuses on leadership development, responsibility, teamwork and productivity tactics.
Advisor: Lafe Smith - lasmith2@aii.edu

Fashion Forward
Fashion Forward’s purpose is to inform, invite, and update all fashion and retail management students on the educational, retail, and fashion related events going on throughout the quarter; and to promote networking opportunities with professionals in the retail industry.
Advisor: KelliRae Sbewe — ksbewe@aii.edu

Food for Thought
Food For Thought will give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a classroom, but also give them a chance to engage in intense food discussion and analysis of the food, the restaurant, the menu, the kitchen and all other aspects that apply.
Advisor: Lianna Johnson — liajohnson@aii.edu

Hospitality Management Club
The purpose of the Hospitality Management Club is to unite the program as a whole and allow members the opportunity to strengthen their academic, professional and networking capabilities within Hospitality Management. Members will also work together to create a positive impression, and increase their contributions within the school and Twin Cities communities.
Advisor: Mike Autenrieth — mautenrieth@aii.edu

LGBTQA Alliance
A social student organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer students and their allies. Our goal is to build a supportive community for students through positive social gatherings, outreach, and community events.
Advisor: Rob Anderson — rfanderson@aii.edu

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
This Honor Society recognizes outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. The NTHS chapter encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps students find success in today’s highly competitive workplace.
Advisor: Jelena Tosovic — jtosovic@aii.edu

PACE Leaders: Peers Assisting with the College Experience
In support of the Office of Student Affairs, this administrative driven group is selected to assist with orientation, welcome week, open houses, and student activity programs. Selection is competitive and all students are encouraged to apply when spots are available.
Advisor: Julie Kesterke — jmkesterke@aii.edu

Photo Club
This organization is a great place for students to learn about photography and network for future career objectives and photographic opportunities. Photo Club also offers all students the opportunity to cosponsor, participate in, and benefit from the Ai Photo Club.
Advisor: Anthony Marchetti — amarchetti@aii.edu

REC. Film Club
REC provides a support network for members to develop both creative ideas and skills related to video production from pre to post production. The club augments numerous majors at The Art Institutes International Minnesota by supplementing classroom knowledge and developing creative professionals.
Advisor: Ben Gottfried and Rolf Belgum — bgottfried@aii.edu ; rbelgum@aii.edu

Role Play Gaming (RPG) Club
If you like RPGs and related activities, then this club is for you! Join your peers to not only play games, but also to expand your creativity, interact with new students, while enhancing your leadership and communication skills.
Advisor: Lafe Smith — lasmith2@aii.edu

Sketch Jam
Sketch Jam gives you a great place to sketch with your peers. Students can show work if they want it critiqued. Just bring your sketch supplies and join in on the fun.
Advisor: Lafe Smith — lasmith2@aii.edu

Student Advisory Council
Student Advisory Council provides a student voice, representing the student body to administration while advocating for student issues.
Advisor: Pam Boersig — pboersig@aii.edu

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