Scratching your head about the large marble block sitting on SCAD’s front lawn? Not to fear. The lonely slab will soon get an aesthetic boost when it becomes the permanent home of a 14-foot-tall sculpture created by renowned sculptor Jedd Novatt.

Third-year SCAD fashion student Azede Jean-Pierre will host her first fashion show Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Jean-Pierre will show off her spring/summer collection at the The Goat Farm, an 8,000-square-foot venue in Midtown Atlanta’s Design District. Jean-Pierre recently took a time-out to chat with the Connector. Connector: What inspired you to be a fashion…

From the SCAD Message System: UPDATE: SCAD Atlanta 8 p.m. classes are canceled Monday, Sept. 21. Consult with your professor for makeup date. Regularly scheduled classes resume Tuesday unless notified otherwise. Monitor phones and email for further updates.

From the SCAD Message System: There are a number of religious holidays occurring during fall quarter. Students who are observing a religious holiday can take an absence in their classes, which counts as one of four allowed absences in accordance with academic policy. Students are encouraged to speak with faculty members before missing class, and…

Fall Kick Off Friday, Sept. 25, 2-3:30 p.m. SCAD Atlanta, Rooms 256-257 Featuring speaker Doug Grimmet, president of Atlanta AIGA and creative director of Primal Screen. Talk about upcoming events, the benefits of joining AIGA and how you can get involved! ING Design Marathon Friday, Oct. 2, Time TBA AIGA Design Conference “Make/Think,” Memphis, Tenn….

The All College Social: Night in Vegas, took place, Thursday, Sept. 17, in Events Space 4C, at SCAD Atlanta.  Dining services were also held there that evening.

Gym Hours Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: noon – 6 p.m. Saturday: noon – 4 p.m. Closed Sunday Class Schedule Monday Zumba: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Gym Orientation: 2-3 p.m. Pilates: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday Fitness Assessment: 1-2 p.m. Tone & Tighten: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday Zumba: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Friday Washboard…

SCAD has contracted with Flubusters to provide seasonal flu vaccines for students, faculty and staff, Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Hub. The cost for the vaccinations is $21. Payment must be made by cash or check. Credit and debit cards will not be accepted. Flubusters also accepts most health insurance…