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Continuing Studies Alumni who hold non-credit certificates in Drawing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Painting, Photography, or Web Design-2012 are entitled to a number of exciting benefits. Listed below you will find more information about these benefits and how you can take advantage of them.

• ID Cards
• Building Access
• Museum
• Gene Siskel Film Center
• Service Bureau
• Library
• Continuing Studies
• Alumni Events
• My.SAIC Online Community
• Video Databank
• Alumni Websites Links
• ExTV
• Free Radio
• Farmer's Insurance (Illinois)
• Retail Discounts
  

ALUMNI CARD#
Your alumni card, with a photo ID, is required for many of the benefits below. Your alumni card identifies you as a special member of SAIC's community, granting you access to many activities and discounts at SAIC and its related programs.

To get your alumni card, stop by the ArtiCard Office located at: 37 South Wabash Avenue, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL

Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
           Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For questions about receiving your card, contact the ArtiCard Office: 312.629-9362 or articard@saic.edu


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BUILDING ACCESS#
Your alumni card allows you access to the Sharp Building at 37 S. Wabash and the Sullivan Building at 36 S. Wabash only. You will need to give advance notice of your visit and gain permission from a staff or faculty member to access the Columbus and Michigan Buildings. Weekly campus tours are organized by the Admissions Office. If you are interested in taking a tour call: 312.629-6100 or email: admiss@saic.edu

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THE ART INSTITUTE MUSEUM #
The year you graduate you will automatically receive a one-year free membership to the Art Institute of Chicago. In subsequent years, receive 25% off a one-year membership at the Member, Member Plus and Premium Member levels with your alumni card. *Not valid with other discount offers

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GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER#
With your alumni ID card, receive a $10 discount on a one-year membership to the Gene Siskel Film Center. The Film Center is located at 64 North State Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60601.
Visit the website at: www.siskelfilmcenter.org
For more information call: 312.846-2600.

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SERVICE BUREAU#
With your alumni ID card and using ArtiCash, take advantage of SAIC’s professional digital output center, specializing in laser printing and large format ink-jet printing. The Service Bureau is located on the 11th floor of the Sharp Building at 37 S. Wabash Avenue.

* Cash can be added to your ArtiCard at the VTS machine in the lobby of Sharp Building at 37 S. Wabash Avenue.  A Check or credit card can be used at the ArtiCard office on the 10th floor of the Sharp Building.

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LIBRARY#
With your alumni ID card, you have access and borrowing privileges at SAIC’s John M. Flaxman Library. With your alumni ID card and a museum day pass or AIC membership card, you also have access to the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries in the Museum.

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CONTINUING STUDIES COURSES DISCOUNT#
SAIC alumni are eligible for a 25% discount on tuition for Continuing Studies adult program courses. Alumni must have a valid SAIC Alumni ID Card and must present a photocopy of their Alumni ID card with their registration form at the time of registration, no exceptions. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount (ie: AIC Museum Member Discount) and cannot be used by SAIC students enrolled in a degree program.

For information about registration and course schedules, please contact the Continuing Studies staff, Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. Call: 312.629-6170 or email: cs@saic.edu

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SAIC ALUMNI EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS#
Alumni receive invitations to exciting local, national and international alumni events including: social and networking events, gallery openings, exhibitions, artist talks and lectures, career fairs, film screenings, fundraisers and more! Additionally, an e-Newsletter is sent to all alumni twice a month announcing events at the school as well as events organized in other cities, alumni news, exhibitions, and artistic opportunities.

Make sure SAIC is on your email "whitelist" and you are receiving our communications!  Link to a handy How-To Guide to add us to your email address book.

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My.SAIC: ONLINE COMMUNITY#
Join this dynamic alumni online community! The SAIC online alumni community develops opportunities for social and career networking where you can create your own profile, upload images of your work, and search for your classmates. Alumni can join groups, register for events and submit news and announcements. Sign on and register today!

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VIDEO DATA BANK#
Alumni have access to The Video Data Bank, the leading resource in the United States for videos by and about contemporary artists. Collections feature innovative video work made by artists from an aesthetic, political or personal point of view. The Video Data Bank is located at 112 S. Michigan Ave., on the 3rd floor. For more information please call 312.345-3550.

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ALUMNI WEBSITE LINK TO SAIC WEBSITE#
Have a link to your website posted to the SAIC Alumni Websites Page. Download the "LinkMe Form” or contact the Alumni Affairs office for more information, email: alumni@saic.edu.

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EXTV#
ExTV is the student-run broadcast platform founded in 1997. Submit work to be considered for curated programming on the ExTV website, SAIC on iTunesU, monitors around the SAIC campus, local cable access television, and our annual ExChange compilation of the year's best works. For more information, visit www.artic.edu/webspaces/extv. Contact ExTV at 312.345-3613 or extv@saic.edu.

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FREE RADIO SAIC#
Free Radio SAIC is a student-run internet radio station. Act as a DJ and producer to create your own programs. For more information about becoming a station member please contact freeradio@saic.edu or call 312.345-3609.

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FARMER'S INSURANCE DISCOUNT#
Farmer's Insurance of Illinois offers a 5% discount on homeowner policies and auto policies.  Members must submit a letter from the Alumni Association verifying alumni status.  If you need a letter from the Alumni Association, please send your request to the Alumni Office at: alumni@saic.edu

While this seems to only apply to Illinois, if you live outside of Illinois you are encouraged to check with a Farmer's agent in your state.  http://www.farmers.com

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RETAIL DISCOUNTS

www.us.moo.com

MOO print business cards, greeting cards, MiniCards, stickers, postcards and much more. You can either select one of their designer templates or upload your own artwork to create your unique, personalized products. MOO are offering an exclusive 10% discount to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumni. 

Simply visit MOO (http://us.moo.com) and enter "MOOSAIC" in the discount code box upon checkout to receive the exclusive 10% discount! (Please note that the 10% off excludes shipping!).

ZANER-BLOSER

www.zaner-bloser.com

Zaner-Bloser is a part of the Highlights family of companies, whose resources provide the tools needed to build strong communication and literacy skills. Zaner-Bloser's mission is to make a significant contribution to the education of children in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade by publishing materials of the highest quality.

Enter the code " ZBFOP" at checkout to receive the premium version of ZB Fonts Online for only $14.99. Expires on 12/31/2013(www.zaner-bloser.com/handwriting/zb-fontsonline-plus). Customer Service: 800-421-3018.

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