Alejandra Monroy Portfolio
Alejandra Monroy
Nouveau Festival Wine label and poster designed for Park Farm Winery’s Nouveau Festival in Bankston, IA. Awarded silver ADDY
NOUVEAU FESTIVAL ‘O8 november 22, 2008 1:00 - 6:00pm
music: Andy Wilberding Band food: Catered by Park Farm Winery tickets: $7 includes a wine glass and glass of Nouveau wine
Alejandra Monroy
Dance Festival Poster Class project
Ballet
like you never imagined
Alejandra Monroy
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Redesign of weekly publication. Awarded Overall Excellence at Iowa College Media Association, 2008
september 18, 2008
the Lorian
a weekly publication by loras college students
a weekly publication by loras college students volume 87 issue 11 november 6, 2008
volume 87 issue 8 october 16, 2008
the Lorian
A taste of Nepal invades campus
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news
Game on!
As the presidential race heats up, the party faithful sharpen their messages
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Loras College Republicans v. Democrats Top 10 reasons to vote for Obama 10. “No way, no how, no McCain!”— Sen. Hillary Clinton 9. “This election is the most important election of our lifetime.” — Sen. Barack Obama. Please, don’t mess it up. 8. Democrats are the best “donkey” on campus! 7. Republicans believe the best way to feed the sparrows is to give the horse more oats. We just feed sparrows. 6. If you vote for Obama, then you wouldn’t be voting for a Republican! 5. Vote Democrat so NO ONE, even a poor college grad, has to say “I can’t afford health care.” 4. You can vote for people who know what a Duhawk is, such as Chuck Isenhart and Pam Jochum (both Loras grads running for state House and Senate, respectively). 3. “Everything you need to know about this election comes from ‘driver’s ed.’ If you want to go backward, put it in ‘R;’ if you want to go forward, put in it ‘D.’” — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin 2. Vote for Obama because he BaROCKS! 1. You wouldn’t have to vote for George W. McCain, I mean, John Bush, I mean Sen. John McCain.
WHAT’S INSIDE? NEWS
Loras students celebrate Dashain on campus a week ago. photo by Rajendra Thakurathi
Students and staff help enliven Nepal’s greatest festival at Loras by Rajendra Thakurathi rajendra.thakurathi@loras.edu
assistant features editor
Culture Fest provides perspectives — pg 1 FEATURES
Participants receive the traditional “tika” on their foreheads. photo by Rajendra Thakurathi
Students reflect on campaign — pg 7 SPORTS
Captain Corken finishes first — pg 11
photo illustration by Alejandra Monroy
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The Lorian Student Newspaper Layout
When the people of Nepal were celebrating their greatest festival on Thursday, Nepali students on the Loras campus celebrated in like with other students here at the college. Loras College now has 29 Nepali students and the celebration of Dashain saw a turnout of more than 60 guests. It was held at the Rohlman Interfaith Chapel. Organized by Loras Intercultural Student Association (LISA), the event also invited a Nepali family from Dubuque — Dr. Manoranjan Dhaubhadel and his wife, Sarita — to share the tradition. Junior Sanjit Pradhananga started off the event with
a brief presentation on Dashain and its significance. Most of the Nepalis and some non-Nepalis were clad in Nepali traditional dresses, which always add much color to the festivities. The Nepali couple and members of Loras intercultural office Alejandro Pino and Cindy Behnke put traditional “tika” on the foreheads of dozens of guests who were present. All the attendants lined up to receive “tika.” Traditionally, all the younger ones in a family receive “tika” from their elders — one by one, along with blessings. “The celebration was a wonderful opportunity to glimpse and share a festival that holds great meaning for our Hindu students on campus and connect in a small way with Hindus across the world,” said Mary Ellen Carroll, associate vice president for continues on pg. 2
Think pink Beckman Hall is doing its part to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Kelsey Hlavin kelsey.hlavin@loras.edu
reporter The campus is not only turning green this month with going trayless, it also is turning pink. The fact that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has not been lost by students and staff. For instance, you might notice a new trend around campus: pink hair extensions. At Amirage, a salon at the corner of Main and Ninth streets, many women are going to get their “Touch of Care Hair,” which donates a portion of the proceeds to
the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. This foundation was created in 1982 and now is the largest source of non-profit funds for a single organization. Beckman Hall is going “Passionately Pink for the Cure” on Oct. 30, when students can wear pink and donate $5 or more to the foundation. On the third floor of Beckman, you can sign up for the Komen Des Moines Race for the Cure on Oct. 25. Also in Beckman, awareness pedicures and manicures are being given in order to raise more money for the cause. Hannah Weiss, a third-floor resident assistant in Beckman Hall, has headed up a couple fundraisers for the month of October. “I think it is important to do what we can to help out, because breast cancer doesn’t just hurt those who have it — it hurts their friends, their families and their communities,” Weiss said. “And every little bit that we can raise in order to make life easier and to fund research is a big step toward a cure.” The soccer teams as well are doing their
Don Anderson with a few members of the Loras College Republicans. photo by Daniel Randolph seeing candidates all over eastern Iowa to service projects. We are proud to say that we have been selected by the Iowa Federation of College Republicans as “chapter of the year” for three of the past four years, and we strive to be an active college “club” on the campus. Over this next year, we will be working closely with our surrounding Dubuque colleges to helping to keep Iowa “RED” for Sen. John McCain.
by Don Andersen donald.andersen@loras.edu
president of Loras College Republicans
Any student can learn more about the Loras College Republicans during our meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 9 p.m. in the ACC. In addition to our efforts to support our troops, our activities range from
Top 10 reasons to vote for McCain 10. Sen. Barack Obama has roughly 60 advisers on the issue of Asia alone. Sen. John McCain has five. 9. Supported by the 2000 Democratic VP nominee Joe Lieberman. 8. Proven bipartisanship. 7. Military experience to understand and take control of Iraq and Afghanistan. 6. Smaller government, less involved in your life. 5. Actual experience. 4. McCain has never supported fourth-trimester abortions. 3. Don’t hope for a better future, vote for one. 2. Sarah Palin. 1. McCain has the oldness to be president.
Jessalyn Weber (left) ‘10 “I try to focus on the positives.”
by Steven Anderson steven.anderson@loras.edu
president of Loras College Democrats Since the organization was restarted a couple of years ago, we have brought in candidates for president, U.S. Congress, Iowa Congress and many other local offices to come talk to students. These appearances have been highlighted by the biggest political event in Dubuque this past year, when Sen. Barack Obama came to the Fieldhouse. The organization also welcomed former Sen. John Edwards (with his wife, Elizabeth, with actor Kevin Bacon in tow) and other presidential candidates, such as Rep. Dennis Kucinich, to campus. As a group, it is our goal to promote activeness in the political arena and to encourage college students to participate in this great democracy. We do this by volunteering for the Dubuque County Democrats and the Obama Campaign for Change, holding both partisan and nonpartisan events on campus, and fostering an ongoing discussion on political issues. Our group meets every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. We meet at the Info Desk in the ACC and carpool to the Dubuque County Democrats office to find out what is going on and volunteer to help.
Micayla Evers (right) ‘09 “Yes, because it sells.”
Do you think the election has become too negative? Kelsey Hlavin shows off her pedicure bringing attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. photo by Alejandra Monroy part to raise awareness this month with their Kick Against Breast Cancer. On Oct. 18, the men’s and women’s teams will be playing “Pink Games” in which they will wear pink jerseys. They will also organize other
activities in order to create awareness. With each contribution made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation, millions of those diagnosed are so much closer to finding a cure.
Kimberly Orth ‘12 “I don’t pay attention to politics.”
Sara Palczynski ‘11 “I think it’s become sexist.”
Steven Anderson, president of the Loras College Democrats, was on hand to greet U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich during an appearance at Loras in October, when Kucinich was running as a Democratic candidate for president. Lorian file photo These last eight years have been tough: the war in Iraq, the failure of the government in New Orleans, the failing economy, failing energy policy and high gas prices, the failing health care system and the list goes on. These problems were created by Republicans. We need a change. If you want to get involved, email me at steven.anderson@loras.edu.
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Jonathan Koenig ‘09 “I’ve seen a lot of commercials taking shots to the heart.”
Ben Schmall ‘12 “Yes, because they just point out the negatives, not the positives.”
Alejandra Monroy
Handout Class project
Alejandra Monroy
Dentistry and Acupuncture Stationery System Designed for dentist who combines dentistry with acupuncture in Bogota, Colombia. Awarded silver ADDY
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Alejandra Monroy
Editorial Layout Class project inspired by Swiss Design
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The color purple sits on the color wheel between red and blue, and it comes in warm, reddish, more ‘passionate’ hues and in cooler, complex plum and indigo ones. Some of the psychological effects of the color purple may have to do with its history. In the West, purple color has a long-standing reputation as the color of royalty and power. For centuries, the intended psychological effect of the color purple was to show that the wearer was a VIP. The Roman emperor Julius Caesar (100BC-44BC) was so taken with the color that he decided he alone was allowed to wear it. The tradition of reserving the color purple for members of the ruling class started in Biblical times, in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. It is partly due to the fact that purple color was so expensive that only very rich people could
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afford it. Purple color was originally ‘harvested’ at the coast, from the glands of the murex shellfish (and yes, the animals did die in the process). Much later, in 1856, a young Brit invented the first synthetic (aniline) dye, and started producing the color purple on a grand scale. His discovery sparkled international craze in dress and interior design. Everyone and their dog - and their curtains! - wanted to be seen in ‘mauve’. The color purple had suddenly become democratic. Apart from being fashionable, purple color was also worn in England as a color of mourning until
PURPLE
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by Renate Hering-Shepherd
Use the psychological effects of the color purple to create a rich, luxurious feel for your home.
and martyrdom, and during the Passion of Christ, all crucifixes are covered in purple cloth. Painters have often used purple color for the dress of the Virgin Mary (the ‘Queen of Heaven’), and Cardinals wear a reddish hue of purple as a sign of their office. There’s more to tell but I’ll stop here before I get completely carried away. You don’t need loads of information to enjoy the psychological effects of the color purple. Purple is a rich, deeply satisfying, complex color that can add real luxury to a room. You don’t have to be a VIP these days to surround yourself with purple color - but maybe you’ll feel like one if you do.
Alejandra Monroy
Christmas Card Class project designed for the Loras College Marketing Departent to be used by the president of the college
Alejandra Monroy
Print Advertisement Class project
We know what you are craving
Alejandra Monroy
Promotional Materials for YMCA Event Tasting event with Dancing With the Starts theme
24th Annual Dubuque Community Y Tasting Party
You’re invited to... A “Y” evening of Fun, Food, Dancing and Auction Thursday, October 8, 2009 Grand River Center 6:00-8:30 p.m.
...for the Dubuque Community Y’s
To buy your tickets contact Molly at (563) 556-3371
dance dance Dance
Save the Date Card
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Thursday, October 8, 2009 Grand River Center 6:00-8:30 p.m. 25+ Restaurants Silent and Live Auction R.S.V.P to DCY
Thursday October 8, 2009
Invitation
Poster
Alejandra Monroy
Propel Invigorating Water Marketing Campaign Integrated Marketing Campaign for Propel as part of Advertising and Marketing Communications class
Billboard
Magazine ad
Online ad
Alejandra Monroy
Coca-Cola Advertisement Print ad designed for class project. Awarded gold ADDY and first place at Integrated Visual Arts Competition at Loras College
Alejandra Monroy
Web
Alejandra Monroy
LCTV 13 Class project. Website for on-campus television station
Alejandra Monroy
Peace and Justice Website Magazine-style blog made for the Father Herman Peace and Justice Center
Alejandra Monroy
Video
Alejandra Monroy
People Video installation projected on three screens to immerse audience and reflect about the individual
Click HERE to watch video
Alejandra Monroy
A look at Loras Recruitment video for international students. Will be sent to high schools in countries like Colombia, Nepal, and China
Click HERE to watch video
Alejandra Monroy
Invisible Truth Documentary about the invisibility of homelessness in Dubuque, Iowa
Click HERE to watch video
Alejandra Monroy
No DIS Public Service Announcement for No DIS campaign by the Dubuque Community Schools
Click HERE to watch video
Alejandra Monroy
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Visual Arts and Media Studies Loras College, Dubuque, IA, May 2009, Magna Cum Laude
Experience Aug 2008-May 2009
Co-executive Editor, The Lorian, Loras College student newspaper
Design overall layout, headers, cover, logos, and advertisements Supervise news, features, sports, and photo editors, as well as advertising manager
June-Aug 2008
Creative Intern, Bagby and Company, Chicago, IL Designed direct mail piece as final project Created concepts for holiday cards and print ads Compiled competitive reviews
Jan 2006-May 2009 Aug 2007-May 2008
Graphics Manager, LCTV13, Loras College Television
Design logos, promotional materials, and overall image of TV station Create motion graphics including opens and CGs for news and sports shows
Photo Editor and Photographer, The Lorian, Loras College Photojournalist for news, sports and features sections. Selected and formatted photographs to be used in the student newspaper
Alejandra Monroy www.alejandramonroy.com ale.monroy@gmail.com 1450 Alta Vista St. CM 1070 Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 564-5705
Aug 2007-May 2008 July-Aug 2006 Sep 2005-May 2008
Languages Software
Director of Communication, Student Senate, Loras College
Facilitated communication between student body, senate, and administration Designed flyers and newsletters
Student Worker, Loras College Productions
Compiled assets for corporate video productions
Spanish Teacher, After School Foreign Language Program Instructed Spanish to 10-15 elementary school students
Skills
Proficient in English and Spanish Print: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign Web: Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver and Flash Video: Final Cut Pro and After Effects
Achievements
ADDY Awards: Gold ADDY, Magazine, 2008 Silver ADDY, Packaging, 2008 Silver ADDY, Stationery, 2008
Iowa College Media Association Awards: Best Experimental Video, 2008 Overall Excellence, The Lorian, 2008 Best Documentary, Third Place, 2007
Rechenmacher Award for Creativity, Loras College, 2009 Inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society, 2007 Traveled to China with Loras College Choir, in a tribute to the Olympics tour LeaderShape Iowa, selected to attend conference for campus involvement, 2006 Member of Loras College Honors Program Dean’s list throughout four years of college
Alejandra Monroy