Full Sail University

Florida’s Blood Centers Blood Drive

The big red busses from Florida’s Blood Centers will be parked outside of buildings 2, 3, and 4 all day today, and faculty, staff, and students who donate blood will receive a free movie ticket. (Students will also get GPS credit.) Be sure to have a photo ID with you.

Virtual Guest Speaker: Music Attorney Al Schlesinger

Music attorney and frequent Full Sail guest Al Schlesinger will host an online roundtable where he will take questions from students regarding the industry and music law. Al is the former chairman of The Recording Academy and has been named Billboard magazine’s Entertainment Attorney of the Year. This is a GPS event. The GoTo Training link to stream the event is available on the Connect event page. 

Guest Speaker: Game Developer Bear Trickey

As part of the Orlando chapter of the International Game Developer Association‘s monthly student meeting, game developer Bear Trickey will talk about his new puzzle game, Mosaique, which is available for iPhones and Androids. This is a GPS event.

WWE/NXT Live Event

This month’s NXT filming in the Full Sail Live Venue will feature appearances from former WWE and WCW Champion Ric Flair, WWE superstar “The Celtic Warrior” Sheamus, NXT champion Bo Dallas, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan from the Wyatt Family, the NXT Divas, and more. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30.

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale to the general public and are available at ticketforce.com or charge by phone 877-840-0457. Any remaining tickets will be made available on the day of the event from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Full Sail Live Box Office.

A very limited number of free student and $5 faculty/staff tickets will be made available on a first come, first served basis at the Full Sail Box Office on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. There will be a 2-ticket limit for students and a 4-ticket limit per faculty/staff member. You must present your Full Sail ID at the time of pick up/purchase.

Resume Workshop for Online Students

Advisors from the Career Development department host this workshop to answer questions, critique work, and help make sure your resume will stand out in the entertainment industry. Online students can virtually meet with advisors in the Career Development’s GoTo Training classroom. The link to the room will be posted on the Connect Event page for the workshop.

Career Development Panel: Inside the Film Industry

During this panel presented by Career Development, Full Sail Film program faculty members will discuss how to make your career in film, television, commercials, and entertainment. Topics will include learning how to get noticed in the competitive entertainment industry, resume and networking advice, and success stories. The panelists have worked on projects including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Jurassic Park, L.A. Confidential, and more. ESPN producer Michael Davis and feature film coordinator Kyle Boucher will also take part in the panel/presentation, offering interview advice and recruiting potential employees.

Film BS GradFest

Students graduating from Full Sail’s Film program will present their final projects in front of family, friends, and faculty members in the Full Sail Live Venue. Lighting projects, documentaries, 16mm films, and 35 mm features will all be presented.

Graduation

Pure Motivation: Camp Challenge

This month, Pure Motivation volunteers will head to Easter Seals Camp Challenge to help assist the campers with their morning activities. Camp Challenge’s mission is to provide safe, fun, and fair recreational activities for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities.  This is a GPS event. The carpool meeting point is at 7:15 a.m. in the Entertainment Business building lobby.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Full Sail’s monthly Behind the Scenes tour is one of the best ways to get an inside look at the campus. During the tour you’ll meet staff, explore campus, and find out more information about the curriculum and educational approach for the degree program you’re interested in. To sign up for BTS and get more information about local accommodation, call an admissions representative at 800.226.7625.