Ai Minnesota Alliance (GLBTQ)
A social student organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer students, and their allies. The groups goal is to build a supportive community for Ai students through positive social gatherings, outreach, and community events.
Advisors: Rob Anderson, rfanderson@aii.edu and Katie Lane, kylane@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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Ai Film Club
Ai Film Club 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 AiM by supplementing classroom knowledge and developing creative professionals.
Advisor: Ben Gottfried, bgottfried@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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AiGD: The Art Institutes’ Graphic Design Group
AiGD is the Art Institutes International Minnesota 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: Jim Felgate, jfelgate@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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Animation Club
The Animation Club can help students develop the animation skills of the students in the Animation program, establish connections in the industry, and create a network of motivated and talented students.
Advisor: Jon Dege, jdege@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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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. The group also attends the Anime Detour Convention each year.
Advisor: Ken Korth (kkorth@aii.edu)
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ can help you learn your faith, live your faith and communicate your faith while here in college so you can walk with God for a lifetime.
Advisor: Darrel Smith (wsmith@aii.edu)
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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C2: School Magazine
C2 is a student driven magazine whose sole purpose is to showcase the diverse talents of students, instructors and staff at Ai Minnesota. Members are from all programs, and thrive under a creative and collaborative environment to produce this quarterly publication.
Advisors: Chris Title, ctitles@aii.ed and Jennifer Thompson, jathompson@aii.edu
Meetings: Fridays, 11:00-1:00 PM, LaSalle room 011
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Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DEX)
DEX is a professional organization, providing leadership and career-oriented opportunities to develop and enhance student potential.
Advisor: Tarah Bjorklund (tbjorklund@aii.edu)
Meetings: Currently DEX is inactive, but will reform in upcoming quarters. Please contact Tarah for more information.
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Hospitality Management Club
The purpose of the HM 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 Ai Minnesota and Twin Cities communities.
Advisor: Natalie Goldston – ngoldston@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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National Technical Honor Society
This Honor Society recognizes outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Membership 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: Becky Olstad, rolstad@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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PACE Leaders: Peers Assisting in 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 become available.
Advisor: Julie Kesterke, jmkesterke@aii.edu
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Photo Club
This organization is a great place for students to learn about photography and network for future career objectives and photographic opportunities. This organization also offers all students the opportunity to co-sponsor, participate in, and benefit from the Ai Photo Club.
Advisor: Anthony Marchetti (amarchetti@aii.edu)
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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Sketch Jam
Sketch Jam gives students an opportunity to sketch with their peers and have work critiqued from others that love to sketch. To join Sketch Jam, just bring your sketch supplies and join in on the fun.
Advisor: Lafe Smith, lasmith@aii.edu
Meetings: Vary each quarter, please check with Student Affairs in Pence 209.
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Student Advisory Council
Student Advisory Council provides a student voice, representing the student body to administration while advocating for student issues, concerns and opinions.
Advisor: Pam Boersig,pboersig@aii.edu