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Field Trip to Nashville! That’s where some Siba Interior Design students went this month looking to enhance their education in window treatments. Both current students and alumni joined instructors Janelle Schrumpf and Jamie Toon on a weekend trip to the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) where their experience extended well beyond the trade show floor….

The IWCE provides certifications, training sessions, product demos, and free hands-on workshops for students and working professionals who want an immersive experience in this aspect of interior design. Students spent the weekend interlocking drapery layers, perfecting their swag execution, and trouble-shooting issues with roman blinds. They also had the opportunity to interact with successful Nashville designers who offered their insights on the spirit of Nashville: time-honored tradition blended with new and innovative ideas in design.

After the expo, the students got to visit Belle Meade Plantation, best known for its historic role in breeding elite racehorses. Students toured the grounds, stables, and the mansion itself, where they observed the old-world architecture and the extravagant window draperies appropriate to the era of its heyday.

Students also toured the grounds of Andrew Jackson’s historical home, Hermitage, and the gardens where the 7^th president of the United States was laid to rest.

Finally, the group got to spend some time enjoying the city of Nashville! Instructor Janelle Schrumpf commented, “It was exciting to share my passion for the grand historical homes with all their glory and to have the students experience the period furniture, the history, architecture and window treatments.  And the expo got our creativity flowing with all the emerging and exciting trends in fabrics, window coverings, decorative hardware, and the endless possibilities for customization.”

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Sign up by the first week of March to take part in our Orientation including informational sessions, food, and a day pass to City Museum. Contact an Admisssions Representative today! 

Join us as we celebrate our Summer and Fall 2018 graduates!!!

When: Thursday, December 20th at 6pm.
Where: City Place | 200 N. 4th St., St. Louis, MO 63102 | Meramec Ballroom

Parking available in the adjacent parking garage for $5. Ticket must be validated at the front desk.

Cake and punch will be served after ceremony.

Siba students said “Hello” to Chicago recently on a school-sponsored trip to the nation’s third-largest city. Business Administration students joined Department Chair Ratesha Nicholson on a tour designed to inform students about several facets of commerce: finance, marketing, management, and economics.

Students toured the Macy’s Building on State Street, where they learned about the history of the company and the strategies and ideas that go into merchandising and marketing the products.

The group also explored downtown and took a walking tour of Chicago’s entire financial district. They wrapped up the day with a tour of Trunk Club, Inc, which offers personalized styling services for men and women either online or through their brick and mortar locations in major cities across the country. During the tour and presentation, students learned about the product mix, target demographics, and future strategic plans for the company.

According to Mrs. Nicholson, “This was a wonderful opportunity to get a hands on knowledge of how different business run within the industry.”