April 15, 2008 by BenTriola.

Hi Everyone, I’d like to state my intention to run for Vice President of the Webster SIGGRAPH organization.  I’ve been an active member of the group since it’s inception, and I want to do my part to keep it going in the positive direction it has been. I think we’ve only scratched the surface on what we can do as far as bringing in speakers, demonstrations, and activities. I also want to focus on getting more people involved. There are students out there that need to know about us, we need to find them.

I feel I’m qualified for this position for a number of reasons. I am already involved with the inner workings of the club as well as Kinematifest; from contacting sponsors to attending decision making meetings. Next year I hope to help take Kinematifest to the next level. I recently presented with Joel on a discussion panel during the AES summit. I would like to plan similar activities for next years festival, and give it a “summit” feel, where students and professionals can freely exchange ideas.

I also feel I’m qualified because of my diverse media background. I currently work for a company called Service My Way, where I do everything from web and print design to creating marketing plans, and running booths at trade shows. I also do work for iClips from time to time, doing various design work. In the past I ran my own business, doing printing and computer repair. During that time I also freelanced, doing 3D modeling and animation as an independent contractor.  Aside from my work, I’m a video game collector/historian. I used to run the Video Game Design Club, and currently I’m working on a zombie game with some other webster students.

I bring all this up becaue I feel that if elected, I will fairly represent all facets of interactive media. Our industry is incredibly diverse, and it’s important that our SIGGRAPH chapter represents that.

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July 14, 2007 by BenTriola.

This time at my house, in good ol’ Maplewood. All are welcome, please RSVP either on here, or by email (triola@gmail.com).

If the people coming could bring sidedish and/or chips and/or dessert, that would be great.

My address is 7835 Flora Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143. It’s just about a mile from school: Directions

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June 15, 2007 by BenTriola.

Sorry I missed the meeting this week. I assumed there wasn’t one. There was nothing posted on webugraph, and I tried calling two members and no one got back to me. In the future, If I’m not at a meeting could somebody please call me.

Thanks,

Ben

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April 6, 2007 by BenTriola.

I know there’s some talk going around about modeling the computer labs that we hope to get. This is a little different, but related: http://contest.sketchup.com/entry.php?rules=1

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