

Luc Courchesne director, School of Industrial Design, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC
David Gibson prinicipal, Two Twelve Associates, New York, NY
Rhonda Rubinstein creative director, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA
David Peters designer, Exbrook, and founder, Design Films, San Francisco, Ca
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Lecture Theatre, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS
(Enter at Bedford Row & George Street)
Celebrating Design: A Reception at Anna Leonowens Gallery
Please join President David B. Smith, the Board of Governors of NSCAD University, the NSCAD Design Faculty and graduate students at a pre-lecture reception for visiting Design Alumni: Rhonda Rubinstein, David Gibson, Luc Courchesne, and David Peters on Thursday evening, October 30th, 6pm to 7:30pm at Anna Leonowens Gallery, 1891 Granville Street, Halifax.
RSVP by October 22nd to Sue Sheehan: or by phone: 902 494 8248


- August 20 - October 06Toronto, ONGallery Moos cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition of new paintings by Burton Kramer FGDC.
- September 19 - October 31Emily Carr University - SB301 (South Building)The Awards Ceremony for the winners of the Alcuin Society 2007 Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada will be held this year at Emily Carr University.
- October 08Memphis, Tennessee
- October 09Swans Hotel, Collard Room, 506 Pandora Ave, VictoriaJoin a panel of experts and the GDC to discuss more sustainable business practices, paper choices and printing options. From making wise paper and printing decisions to changes we can all make to our offices and to our lives; we’ll cover it all. This event is intended to be an open discussion, questions will be encouraged.
We hope you will leave inspired to change the world one brochure at a time. - October 13 - 19Torino, Italy
- October 20 - 29304-2050 Scotia, buzzer 82. Vancouver BCYou still have some time this month to prepare your portfolio for review with GDC. The submission week is October 20 to the 28th. If you are looking to upgrade your membership status or get your Professional Certification, contact the BC Membership Chair and submit your work now!
- October 22Raincoast Victoria, 1027 Pandora Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3P6 250-413-3181The GDC VI chapter offers a free portfolio orientation that we strongly recommend designers attend before submitting their portfolio. If you cannot attend this event please contact our membership chair by emailing membership.vibc@gdc.net.
- October 23On Canvas Gallery | 538-B Yates Street | Victoria, BCJoin the GDC VI in celebrating the cream of the crop. View the winning work from Canada's 2008 national graphic design competition and the winning work from Vancouver Island's graphic design competition.
- October 23 - 25New York, New York
- October 27 - November 111109 Olympic Way SE, CalgaryClipUp is a unique form of casual photo show that provides CAPIC members with a fantastic opportunity to experiment with new techniques and styles.
- October 28RRC Downtown Campus, Room P320 (Princess St. Building)Join GDC Manitoba for a light-hearted bring-your-own-lunch professional development seminar as Oliver Oike (MGDC) & the Manlab team share their experience participating in Red Bull's Flugtag event in Ottawa this summer.
- October 28 - 29Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario
- October 30Lecture Theater, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS












