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Free Conference for Students—Capital Gains 2012 is February 4, 2012

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Students from across the state of Mississippi are invited to attend Capital Gains 2012—an all-day student workshop, full of breakout sessions that will give you insight into real-world applications, facts and ideas related to the field of adverstising. The conference is free to attend, but you do need to complete the registration form below.

Students, you can also have your portfolio reviewed by professionals who will be able to provide you with tips and ideas that will enhance your portfolio. If you want to have your portfolio reviewed, be sure you register on the form below and let us know that you will be bringing a portfolio.

Capital Gains will be on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Jackson, Mississippi, at Belhaven University in the Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center located at 1500 Peachtree St. where Euclid Ave and Peachtree intersect.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Deadline for Registration is January 31, 2012.

Educators, click here to register.

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