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With Target Field and the Twins moving in across the street from our campus…parking in the area is changing. Stay informed!!

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Important parking updates and information

With Target Field in operation, local parking facilities may update their policies to accommodate game-day parking. Some contract parking will only be valid weekdays from 6am-6pm, resulting in additional hourly or event charges after 6pm. Because policies vary, be sure to ask your parking facility for contract details to avoid unwanted confusion.

Please remember that there is no parking reserved for students at IPR!
Metered Parking is located along Washington Ave and most side streets. You can usually get 12 to 15 minutes per quarter. Be careful, you will almost always get a ticket if you are parked for longer than you paid for! Active meter hours are usually Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm. The rest of the time you may park for free for any length of time at the meters (but make sure to check your specific meter for times – they may vary).
Nearby Ramps & Parking Lots
Union Plaza (Super Saver & Rapid Park) – 612.349.2741 – is a lot located across the street from IPR at 333 Washington Ave N. Rates are $1/hour and $94/month for permit parking, weekdays 6am-6pm. Parking is often on a waiting list, so the sooner you can call before your start date, the better!

Fourth Street Garage (ABC Ramps) – 612.376.0090 – is 3 blocks away with entrances on N. 3rd Avenue and N. 2nd Avenue. Rates are $5.75/day when parked before 9am, $10/day (24 hours) and $123/month.

Designer’s Guild Ramp – 612.332.5000 – is located on N. 5th Avenue, 2 blocks from IPR. Rates are $97/month after tax. Contract parking not valid after 6pm during Twins home games.

WW Parking Lots - 763.553.0266 – is about 3 blocks from IPR at 90 2nd Ave N., by the Federal Reserve Bank building. Rates are $4/day and $70/month for permit parking, weekdays 6am-6pm.

WW Parking Lots – 763.509.9999 – is about 2 blocks from IPR at Washington Avenue N. & 2nd Avenue N. Rates are $100/month for permit parking, weekdays 6am-6pm.

Loop Parking – 612.339.1887 – is 6 blocks away, at 900 Washington Ave N. Rates are $1/hour, $4/day and $88/month.

Visit http://parking.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/index.htm for all details about parking meters, ramp locations, rates, and general information.

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Campus hours and studio booking during the quarter break.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

During the quarter break Saturday March 13th -Monday March 29th IPR will close every night at midnight and will re-open every morning at 7:30am. Students are able to book out studio time in 4 hour blocks during the quarter break. Studios will be available for booking from 10am-11:59pm.

Have a great spring break…see you back in class on Monday, March 29th!

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FREE MONEY! Check out the Scholarship below…

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

FREE MONEY! Check out the Scholarship below…

College Prowler “No Essay” Scholarship for March

Provided By: College Prowler

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Type of Award: Promotion

Amount: $2000

Awards Available: Unspecified

Website: http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

Description:

We know you’re busy and we know that times are tough. That s why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education- related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12 months.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information:

Please visit the sponsor’s Web site for additional information.

Big Dig Scholarship

Provided By: Antique Trade

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount: $3000

Awards Available: Unspecified

Website: http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php

Description: The Big Dig Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be entering their first year of college and students who are currently in their first or second year of college. You must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that answers the following issue: “In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2010 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future.” In addition, you must be a resident of the United States to qualify for this award.

Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study

Additional Information: Please visit the sponsor’s Web site for additional information.

Check Out These Online Aid Resources: Good To Know Facts about Financial Aid…

So you think just the neediest kids, the brainiacs and the jocks receive all the scholarship money?

Wrong. “What most families don’t realize is that the most aid, whether it be in grants — scholarships or loans — goes to those who are savviest about applying for it,” says Kalman Chany, author of “Paying for College Without Going Broke.”

Many families rely solely on the generosity of the financial aid office and are often disappointed with what they are offered. What many parents fail to understand is that while their relationship with a financial aid office is not inherently an adversarial one, the administrators do receive their paychecks from the college. Their job is to share the resources of the university with the most sought-after students.

For the last two decades college costs have risen at nearly three times the rate of inflation. “Colleges have been sitting in a supply-and-demand sweet spot and have not been punished for raising their prices,” says Lynn O’Shaughnessy, author of “The College Solution.”

In fact, some colleges have recently raised their tuition to be in line with their closest competitors, based on the perception that families felt that a more expensive college provides a better education.

Parents are often at a loss for how to assist their high school seniors during the admissions process. While counselors and admissions officials agree that it is inappropriate for parents to be overly involved with college applications, it is fine for mom and dad to take the lead in the scholarship search.

Some great resources:

www.Fastweb.com . This is a great site to start the process. It is free, easy and user-friendly and once you register you will receive-mails with scholarships that match your criteria.

www.finaid.com. Provides a great overview of scholarships, loans, grants and even military aid. The site provides financial aid applications, financial aid calculators and great instructions on filling out the FAFSA (Free Applications for Federal Student Aid). There is also a section where you can “Ask the Advisor” and receive personalized help.

www.collegeispossible.org. This is a great site to get introduced to what financial aid is all about. There is information on determining financial aid packages, descriptions of different grant, loan and Federal programs as well as an area on tax benefits.

www.collegeinvest.org. This site offers a free downloadable scholarship workbook with checklists and to-do lists.

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Daylight Savings Time Is This Weekend!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Before you go to bed on Saturday night remember to set your clocks ahead one hour.

It is daylight savings time and you will loose one hour of sleep this weekend.

Don’t forget to account for this time change on Sunday morning if you have booked studio time.

Have a wonderful spring break!

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Free coffee in the GreenRoom Cafe all week!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Free coffee in the cafe all week! 3/8-3/12

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Student Run Records, Inc. is holding its annual election for the student representative on its Board of Directors.

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Student Run Records, Inc. is holding its annual election for the student representative on its Board of Directors. Students who have completed EB-272 (Record Label Administration) are eligible to run for the seat. All registered students are eligible to vote. The election will be held this Tuesday, March 9, 2010 in the student lounge.

Student Run Records, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is a record label that is operated by the students enrolled in EB-272 Record Label Administration. They are currently preparing to release the EP “Discovery” by R & B artist F.A. (www.myspace.com/itsfa). The label is always on the lookout for talented artists to work with.

For more information regarding Student Run Records please visit:

Myspace.com/StudentRunRecords

StudentRunRecords.com

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Good Luck On Finals!

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Good Luck On Finals!

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The time to renew your FAFSA application is NOW!

Friday, February 26th, 2010

GOT MILK…?

Attention all Current Students: The time to renew your FAFSA application is NOW! Students receiving financial aid who are going into their 3^rd or 6^th quarters MUST renew their FAFSA as soon as possible.

Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov

IPR School Code: 041302

Select 2010-2011 FAFSA

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CAUTION! SLOW AHEAD….

Due to the newly instituted loan regulations issued by the Federal Government, if you apply for an alternative loan (DEAL, SELF, SallieMae) please be aware that the approval process has changed. Note that it may take up to two weeks to approve your loans! This new process could delay your scheduling of future classes. Here are a few key points to help you in the process:

1. Make sure you provide your CURRENT ADDRESS on your loan applications. Lenders will be mailing you directly with time-sensitive documents required to complete the loan process.
2. Keep in mind the deadlines that the Financial Aid Office gives you. You are still responsible for completing your loans in a timely fashion.
3. Stay in contact with the lender(s) on all necessary steps to avoid a delay in funds.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office (Mon – Fri: 8 am – 6 pm) with any questions!

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Deadline: March 1^st

Memorial Peace Scholarship

Provided By: Grandmothers for Peace International

Deadline: March 01, 2010

Type of Award: Scholarship

Amount: $500

Awards Available: 166

Website: http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships/

Description:

The Barbara Wiedener and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen. You must write a brief biography of your activities relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/ or conflict resolution. You must also describe your plans for contributing to a peaceful and just society in the future. Two letters of recommendation substantiating your activities are required.

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Create a video game inspired album!

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

WHY: Tommy Tallarico, video game audio pioneer and creator of Video Games LIVE, has agreed to play it before the Video Games LIVE concert begins on Saturday April 10, at 8:00.

WHAT: A digital album composed of student-submitted video game-inspired songs. Student Run Records will release the album for free online. Ideally, album content would highlight interpretations across multiple genres and showcase the multi-talented student body.

HOW: Students will create and mix songs inspired by a specific video game(s) of their choice. Students will submit songs at weekly Game Night meet-ups, Wednesdays at 6:00PM in the Student Lounge, and critique each other. Faculty members will also be on-hand to lend years of professional advice on the songs and mixes.

WHEN: Submissions may begin immediately. Preferred deadline on Friday March 26, but ultimately the album needs to be completed prior to the Video Games LIVE concert on Saturday April 10 @ 8pm. Once the project begins, weekly goals and milestones will be set and progress will be communicated to the appropriate management.

This needs to shine. Coupled with IPR’s new video game curriculum this quarter, and the additional hands-on industry class next quarter, we could make a big splash this Spring. There’s no reason we can’t make this more than just an album of songs. Let’s create artwork for each song. Let’s include “making of” footage. Maybe also add session files, if the artists allow. Let’s make this HUGE!
For more information contact:

Jeff DesLauriers

Program Chair – Audio Post Production

jdeslauriers@ipr.edu

Kyle Stallock

kstallock@ipr.edu

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Attention all Students! Seeking a few good candidates.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Attention all Students! Seeking a few good candidates.

Registration deadline extended to Feb. 26^th for AP293 “Hip Hop Essentials” with Rhymesayers Entertainment

AP293 “Hip Hop Essentials” taught by Kevin Beacham of Rhymesayers with special guests including Slug, Ant, J-Bird and CEO Siddiq Sayers is open for enrollment for Spring Quarter until Friday Feb. 26^th at 5pm. Class is open to all IPR students, APE and MEB alike.

Don’t let the Hip Hop part of this class turn you away. AP293 is an opportunity to learn from one of the most respected independent labels in the country. Please visit the registrar’s office for information, or feel free to contact Eric Trelstad or Steve Hodge if you have any questions.

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