What an incredible week it was for CAVAD to close out the month of April. From the Film Festival to the Art Honors Exhibit, House of Interiors, Architecture Open House, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, awards and our final celebration together! CAVAD Week 2026 was a beautiful reminder of the creativity, community & Christ centered purpose that is defining our college.
And a special thank you to all of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, industry partners and guests who came out to support and celebrate the amazing work happening across CAVAD. We are beyond proud of our students and all they created this year.
We are already looking forward to next year!
#CAVADweek #CBU #CAVAD
Here is our Day 5 recap of CAVAD Week! Thank you to everyone who came and supported our @cbudesign@cbu.illustration & @cbuphotography students! From portfolio reviews to awards and In-N-Out it was an amazing close to the week!#CAVADweek
We are kicking off #commencement festivities with senior spotlights, starting with Grace Ellzey!
A College of Architecture, Visual Arts and Design graduate, Grace invested deeply in the CBU community, from leading as chairperson of the Student Senate, to bringing people together through the Swing Dancing Club. Her favorite memories, like A CBU Christmas, reflect a time rooted in faith, connection and celebration.
As she steps into what’s next, we celebrate the impact she’s made and the purpose she carries forward. Congrats, Grace! 🎓 #cbugrad2026
💡 Graphic Design Portfolio Reviews & Showcase Walkthrough
Part of CAVAD Week 2026
📅 Saturday, April 25 | 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 College of Engineering – Project Hall
📍 Public Exhibition: Wallace Lawn
🎟️ Open to family, friends, industry professionals & the CBU community
Join us for a dynamic celebration of creativity, strategy, and purpose-driven visual communication—featuring the work and voices of CBU’s graduating Graphic Design and Visual Experience students.
📁 12:00–3:00 PM — Senior Portfolio Reviews (Industry Only)
Graduating seniors engage in one-on-one portfolio reviews with invited industry professionals and faculty—gaining critical feedback, professional insight, and meaningful connections as they prepare to enter the design industry.
💡 3:30–5:00 PM — Portfolio Showcase Walkthrough (Open to All)
Hosted in the Engineering Project Hall, this public showcase features senior capstone projects across branding, digital storytelling, UX/UI, illustration, and more.
🕓 Join us at 4:00 PM for program remarks and the presentation of our Program Award to a distinguished senior.
🌿 Outdoors, explore a curated exhibition along Wallace Lawn—engage with student work up close and connect directly with the designers behind each project.
Rooted in a Christ-centered perspective, CBU’s Graphic Design and Visual Experience program equips students to become thoughtful, skilled designers—communicating with clarity, integrity, and cultural awareness.
🎉 Closing Reception
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM — Mission Hall Lawn
Celebrate the culmination of CAVAD Week with a community-wide reception featuring In-N-Out, student exhibitions, and time to connect with faculty, students, and industry guests.
What to expect:
💼 Senior portfolio reviews with industry professionals
🌿 Public exhibition of student work on Wallace Lawn
🤝 Opportunities to connect with emerging designers
✨ A celebration of creativity rooted in faith, innovation & impact
Come experience the vision, voice, and purpose of CBU’s next generation of designers.
Welcome to Esri, CBU! 🌎🌟⚔️ We hosted @aiga.cbu@cbudesign students last week for a tour of @esri_creative_lab and a look into the work we do. We loved having students over and supporting them in their journey as they transition into their careers! 🎨
I remember exactly where I was a year ago, about to graduate, filled with both excitement and nerves as I stepped into starting my career journey. I’m so grateful to be working here and couldn’t be more proud as I reach my one-year post-grad milestone! 👩🏻🎨
Thank you to all the students who came. I hope this experience encouraged and motivated you to keep chasing your dreams and never giving up. Set a goal and don’t be afraid to go after it, with everything you got. With patience, persistence, and prayer, you will be exactly where God wants you to be. 🙏🩷
Special thanks to our team of designers and illustrators for participating in the panel, to our recruiter Omar for connecting with students, and to Austin for co-hosting this event with me. A huge shoutout to our admin Zola for helping me coordinate all the logistics and bringing everything together!
TY for the amazing photos @jgdesignofficial !! 📸
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@esri_creative_lab@esriexperience@aiga.cbu@cbudesign@calbaptist
We are proud to share that Noah Witt’s (@thenoahwitt ) work has been CHOSEN for American Photography 42 (@american_photography_winners ).
Receiving multiple votes from the jury, his work has been CHOSEN for inclusion in The ARCHIVE, AI-AP’s permanent online collection — further recognizing the strength and consistency of the work being produced. This is not a student competition, but recognition among leading national and international professionals. Noah's inclusion is an exceptional achievement and a testament to his vision, discipline, and craft.
We are grateful to the jury and honored to see this level of recognition.
Congratulations, Noah.
It was another incredible night for CBU Design and @cbu.illustration at the 2026 ADDY Awards! Our students and faculty showed up strong and it was reflected in the results. They brought home 21 awards, including 8 of the 10 Golds, along with a special judges award that @jessicadesigns.studio received! HUGE congrats to all! #cbudesign #CAVAD
All glory to God!!! So excited to share that I won a Gold award for art direction at the Inland Empire ADDY awards. It was in the student category for a project I created during my final year at @calbaptist@cbudesign called Still Sabbath! Its purpose was to the next generation the importance of trusting God with our lives and releasing control! The project spanned branding, film, web design, packaging and product design, social marketing, and more!
Excited to share more about it soon, but was so excited to celebrate with you all! Thank you so much to all of my professors and friends who encouraged and challenged me, a special thanks to @cavad.dean for pushing and mentoring me throughout the project, and to @taylorr.faithh_ for her support and love in all of it! And of course, it is nothing without Jesus, and neither am I. So all praise to him, he gets all the glory, for he is the original and ultimate Creator!!!
@aafnational@aafinlandempire@thenoahwitt #awardwinning #graphicdesign #branding @flyont@stillsabbath #addyawards #creative
Join SIDEKICK for our last event of the school year, a Snack and Study night!!! 🍿💻 Feel free to pop in for a bit, bring a project you’re working on, or just hang out!
🗓️When: Monday, April 13th
📍Where: James 430
⏰Time: 6pm-8:30pm
This event is open to all CBU design students but we encourage SIDEKICK members to bring their mentor/mentee for this last event of the school year! Hope to see you there!
SIDEKICK is hosting a Painting Night on Thursday, March 19th from 7-9pm in the Loft! Stop by and paint a small canvas or tote bag! 🎨🖼️ Or bring your design projects and use this as a time to get some work done, this space is designed for you to hang with your design friends, build relationships, and create together!! We hope to see you there!
🗓️Thursday, March 19th
⏰7-9pm
📍The Loft (3rd floor of James - critique area)
We encourage SIDEKICK members to you to invite your mentor/mentee, however this event is OPEN TO ALL CBU DESIGN STUDENTS!
Questions? Please reach out to the SIDEKICK team @megborgendesign@lillyglenniedesign
Design students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Adobe Creative Retreat in Los Angeles! ✨ It was a
truly inspiring experience that helped them grow professionally and creatively while connecting with talented professionals from across the industry.
Thank you @adobe for hosting such an impactful event that empowers students to deepen their knowledge and explore new tools and programs through hands-on workshops and meaningful networking opportunities. 🥳
#adobe #cbudesign #CAVAD #adobecreativeretreat
#designcommunity
CAVAD Alumni, let’s reconnect at Homecoming for our second annual CAVAD Alumni Mixer as part of CBU Homecoming 2026.
Join us for food, drinks, and a meaningful time with fellow alumni and former professors.
After the mixer, you are invited to join us as we head over together to the CBU Men’s Basketball Homecoming game. You can grab free tickets to the game with limited availability, and a complimentary pre-game dinner will be available for alumni.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Community Life Lounge
(Feel free to bring your significant other or family along)
RSVP here by Monday, February 23:
cavadalumni.com
(link in bio)
