Graphic Design Club’s cards for conference

By AMALIA SHARAF Staff Writer

Minnesota State’s Graphic Design Club is raising money to travel to the National Student Show and Conference in Dallas.

The event, which occurs annually each April, attracts students from all over the country where they can make new connections, participate in competitions and have new experiences in various fields of design.

“The reason why we want to go there is that it’s one of the best design shows in the whole United States and different students from all over the U.S. will attend it, and a couple of our team members are going there as well. Just to see how other students design and get some ideas,” said the President of the Graphic Design Club, Naqibul Mahboob.

Mahboob believes participation in the conference will help students learn more about what design is and how people use their skills around the country.

“Hopefully this conference or the trip will help them realize that there are so many things to do with graphic design,” said Mahboob.

Students, faculty and visitors may contribute to the fundraising for the Graphic Design Club. According to Mahboob, the club has created the design

“Bake sales are a great way to engage in conversation with students, staff, and faculty on campus about what is going on in the realm of Student Activities,” said Watts. “Through these bake sales, we have been able to get the word out about our trip. Find additional support for it and finish filling out our travel roster.”

Working alongside Watts to make the spring break trips possible are Atlas James, Spencer Grimes and Addison Reichenberg.

These students helped plan and run the bake sale, which was quite successful, according to Karen Anderson, assistant director for community engagement.

“The time spent at the bake sale was very productive. People came by and made donations to support the trip without buying food, too. We made connections with a student who will take the very last place on our ASB 2023 trip, and someone already interested in being part of the 2024 trip. So, we are getting the message out that the Community Engagement Office promotes this service trip,” said Anderson.

While these bake sales do not cover the larger costs of the trip, the petty cash covers some expenses such as unexpected parking fees or entrance fees to local attractions, explains Watts.

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