As you can see, the stubble is coming along just as nicely as the game!
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Drifters Team: BEARD-OFF! Week 2
This is the current roster of contenders:
As you can see, the stubble is coming along just as nicely as the game!
As you can see, the stubble is coming along just as nicely as the game!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Drifters Team: BEARD-OFF!
Further proof that FIEA is never all work and no play, even in the home stretch our teams find ways to keep themselves motivated. Team Drifters has made an official Beard-Off competition:
For those men and women interested. On Tuesday, June 2nd, we will be starting the first annual Team Drifter’s Beard Off. For the last 4 weeks of production, those who choose to participate will be growing our playoff beards to keep us warm on those late nights as the game nears its completion. Don’t worry we will be shaving before industry interviews. So here are the rules:
1. You must have a clean shave on Tuesday the 2nd (if you have some facial hair you don’t want to lose, trim it down as short as possible)
2. During the 4 weeks you may only shave your neck to keep things clean
3. Shaving or any trimming during the 4 weeks results in disqualification
4. There will be multiple awards and fantastic prizes for the winners of numerous different categories including The Grizzly Adams Award and The Patch Adams Memorial Trophy, so anyone can participate
5. If ladies want to play, creativity is welcome
6. At the end of the competition, shave the most creative facial hair for bonus prizes (ex. Fu man chu, handle bars, etc.)
7. If the faculty thinks they can hang, let’s see it
A special celebrity judge is rumored to have signed on to the event. We'll keep you updated on the weekly growth!
For those men and women interested. On Tuesday, June 2nd, we will be starting the first annual Team Drifter’s Beard Off. For the last 4 weeks of production, those who choose to participate will be growing our playoff beards to keep us warm on those late nights as the game nears its completion. Don’t worry we will be shaving before industry interviews. So here are the rules:
1. You must have a clean shave on Tuesday the 2nd (if you have some facial hair you don’t want to lose, trim it down as short as possible)
2. During the 4 weeks you may only shave your neck to keep things clean
3. Shaving or any trimming during the 4 weeks results in disqualification
4. There will be multiple awards and fantastic prizes for the winners of numerous different categories including The Grizzly Adams Award and The Patch Adams Memorial Trophy, so anyone can participate
5. If ladies want to play, creativity is welcome
6. At the end of the competition, shave the most creative facial hair for bonus prizes (ex. Fu man chu, handle bars, etc.)
7. If the faculty thinks they can hang, let’s see it
A special celebrity judge is rumored to have signed on to the event. We'll keep you updated on the weekly growth!
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 2nd - The Shaven!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Birthdays!
Back when Cohort 5 was formed, our admissions advisor, Shawnna, asked for everyone's birthdays. Periodically we'd get an e-mail from her reminding everyone of a FIEAn's special day. Sometimes there'd be after-class parties, signs on desks, and other birthday shenanigans.
Today was our birthday herold's special day and Cohort 5 took her place as the bringer of birthday wishes with not one, but two cakes and a plate of cupcakes!
Today was our birthday herold's special day and Cohort 5 took her place as the bringer of birthday wishes with not one, but two cakes and a plate of cupcakes!
The birthday brigade assembles
Hugs all around!
The cakes were moved to the break room for all to share.
The birthday girl and her loot
Portal cake! The suggestion was made to sing "Still Alive" rather than the traditional "Happy Birthday" but vetoed.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Happy Holidays at FIEA!
While a lot of FIEA may seem like all work and no play (and far be that from the truth, most of the time our work IS play), that doesn't mean we don't take time to enjoy things like the holidays.
A FIEA tradition each cohort is privy to is the annual Halloween party at director Ben Noel's house. FIEA students past and present are invited to take part in this spooky celebration that features food, costume and pumpkin contests, and a live DJ. This year probably saw a turnout of around 60-80 people and will continue to grow with each new cohort. We may have to switch venues soon!
Thanksgiving was next on the agenda and while most FIEAns had the luxury of spending it with family, those who weren't able to gathered at Jon's house for a FIEA Feast! With a bring-your-own dish potluck dinner and plenty of video games to go around, it was a great way to spend the holiday and still pass out from a turkey coma.
The winter holidays lit up the main hall of the FIEA building with our very own Christmas tree:
Our final Rapid Prototype class of the semester was an awards ceremony complete with Santa Ron and his big bag of toys for the award winners. After watching the Cohort 4 internship presentations, those who opted in on the Secret Santa gift exchange gathered 'round the tree to see what kind of loot they got:
Of course, holidays aren't the only reason FIEA students gather to celebrate. Post-Prototype rounds are often celebrated by a trip downtown to unwind after a Monday final presentation. New TV show premiers, opening nights of movies, and game release parties are all common occurrences in the FIEA "entertainment" room. There's never an excuse needed to grab a few friends and hang out for a bit when you need a break from work, and there's no exception at FIEA!
A FIEA tradition each cohort is privy to is the annual Halloween party at director Ben Noel's house. FIEA students past and present are invited to take part in this spooky celebration that features food, costume and pumpkin contests, and a live DJ. This year probably saw a turnout of around 60-80 people and will continue to grow with each new cohort. We may have to switch venues soon!
Thanksgiving was next on the agenda and while most FIEAns had the luxury of spending it with family, those who weren't able to gathered at Jon's house for a FIEA Feast! With a bring-your-own dish potluck dinner and plenty of video games to go around, it was a great way to spend the holiday and still pass out from a turkey coma.
The winter holidays lit up the main hall of the FIEA building with our very own Christmas tree:
Our final Rapid Prototype class of the semester was an awards ceremony complete with Santa Ron and his big bag of toys for the award winners. After watching the Cohort 4 internship presentations, those who opted in on the Secret Santa gift exchange gathered 'round the tree to see what kind of loot they got:
Of course, holidays aren't the only reason FIEA students gather to celebrate. Post-Prototype rounds are often celebrated by a trip downtown to unwind after a Monday final presentation. New TV show premiers, opening nights of movies, and game release parties are all common occurrences in the FIEA "entertainment" room. There's never an excuse needed to grab a few friends and hang out for a bit when you need a break from work, and there's no exception at FIEA!
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