¶«¾©ÈÈ’s “IMPRESSâ€� Student Showcase Highlights Talent and Awards Scholarships

The annual “IMPRESSâ€� Student Showcase for Applied Digital Media and Printing at Riverside City College (¶«¾©ÈÈ) celebrated the creativity and skill of graduating students from the portfolio class. The event featured a display of the students' latest work, including demonstrations of t-shirt printing, image transfers, packaging cutting, and offset printing on the state-of-the-art Heidelberg printing machine.
Special industry guests, including members of the ¶«¾©ÈÈ Advisory Board and local business owners, attended the showcase. This event provided a valuable platform for students to present their portfolios and network with potential employers, setting the stage for future digital media and printing careers.
A highlight of the event was awarding scholarships to Iris Meriat, a dedicated student completing the Graphic Design and Printing degree. Autajon Thoro Packaging, represented by President Claude Dardant, awarded Iris a $1,500 scholarship in recognition of her exceptional talent and hard work. In a remarkable show of support, the Print Industries Association of Southern California (PIASC), represented by Lou Caron, matched this scholarship, providing Iris with an additional $1,500.
“We are so very proud of our students. Their portfolios show their talent and skill, and it is exciting to see them present their work and meet potential employers. They have a bright future,â€� said Patrick Scullin, Associate Professor of Applied Digital Media and Technology at ¶«¾©ÈÈ.
¶«¾©ÈÈ is thankful to Autajon Thoro Packaging and PIASC for their generous contributions and continued support of ¶«¾©ÈÈ students. These scholarships do more than recognize students' hard work and talent; they are pivotal in helping these students overcome financial barriers, enabling them to focus fully on their educational and career aspirations.
The “IMPRESSâ€� showcase exemplifies comprehensive education where learning goes beyond the classroom. It highlights the cutting-edge skills ¶«¾©ÈÈ students have acquired in digital media and printing and connects them directly with industry leaders and potential employers. By fostering such opportunities, ¶«¾©ÈÈ ensures that its students are not just prepared for the future but are empowered to shape it. ¶«¾©ÈÈ is excited to see how these experiences drive students' continued success and innovation in their respective fields.