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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Students in RFPD, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As many of you know, last summer, the OU RFPD program partnered with West Virginia University’s retail program to participate in their study abroad program in Italy. We are very excited to have this opportunity again this year and WVU is<b> now accepting applications for their <i>Disegno Italia</i> program for summer 2015! <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Information on the Program<o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The dates for <i>Disegno Italia</i> are June 20th-July 17th, 2015 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WVU is very excited to announce that they have been able to <b>REDUCE</b> program rates this year and can offer Disegno Italia for $5,990! This is a phenomenal price and is lower than they have been able to offer for several years <b>AND</b> it’s during the Milan World’s Expo! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The <b>six-credit hour program runs for four weeks in the summer</b>. The <b>first two-weeks are at il Sillabo in San Giovanni Valdarno, near Florence, Italy</b>. While in this charming medieval town, students study Italian art history and then see and experience the art and monuments for themselves in Florence, Rome, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Fiesole, and other Italian cities. Students also engage in a project that synthesizes their observations and experiences across these wonderfully varied Italian cities. In addition students learn “survival” Italian with native Italian speakers. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>The second two-weeks are at NABA in Milan, one of the premier design centers in the world. </b> Here, students will have the opportunity to select from a wide variety of courses that span the areas of fashion, graphics, digital and media design and art history and cultural offerings. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>June 20th-July 5th (Il Sillabo in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARHS 225/FDM 225 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[All students take the above course.]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>July 6th -17th (NABA in Milan, Italy) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>[All students choose one of the courses listed below.]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>ART<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal>Storytelling photography<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Digital illustration<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Character Animation (Media design)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visual Effect (Media design)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Drawing and painting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>ARHS (Art History)<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal>Design the expo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cultural tour of the best in design in Milano<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>FDM (Fashion Design)<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fashion Design II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fashion image and Styling II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Accessories /design<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fashion Trend Scouting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cultural tour of the best in fashion in Milano<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>DSM (Design)<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal>Food design<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Product Design II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interior Design II<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Design the expo<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cultural tour of the best in design in Milano<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In addition to the selection of courses you may choose from at NABA, this summer in Milan offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—<b>the chance to attend a World’s Fair! <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Description of World’s Fair<o:p></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal>“This year Milano will host “Expo Milano 2015” the World Exhibition dedicated to the theme of “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, on the challenges our planet faces to feed its population in this new millennium. For six months, from May to October, the Expo will host over 130 participant countries in a giant exhibition site, covering one million square meters, where a majestic temporary city will be built for the Expo. Moreover, the Expo will flow through the real city along its canals with events, exhibitions and performances that will enrich this unforgettable event.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If this opportunity is something you are interested in pursuing,<b> 1) go to: <a href="http://studyabroad.wvu.edu">http://studyabroad.wvu.edu</a> for more information and to apply</b>. Preference is given to those who apply<b> by February 15<sup>th</sup>. 2) Notify me at <a href="mailto:cavendr1@ohio.edu">cavendr1@ohio.edu</a> </b>It is <b>VERY IMPORTANT</b> that I am aware of who is applying to the program so I can assist students in the process of studying abroad with another university. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>I hope that many of you will consider taking advantage of this exciting opportunity!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best Regards, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Cavender <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RayeCarol Cavender, PhD<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>E171 Grover Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio University<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Athens, OH 45701-2979<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>740-593-4918 (Office)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>