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Alumni Newsletter, February 2018
February 14, 2018
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Art Alumni Samuel Peck exhibition: Draw and Play Here
January 29, 2018
The Institute for Visual Studies at James Madison University welcomes art alumnus David R. Modler back to campus along with colleague Samuel H. Peck for workshops and the reception of their exhibition titled Draw and Play Here: The tet[R]ad Project, which will be on display at IVS from January 29-March … Continued
Spring 2018 Webinar Series: UNCG Libraries
January 11, 2018
Two new series have been added to the Spring 2018 UNCG Libraries Webinar Series. Online Learning and Innovation: hosted by ITCs and instructional technology-based. For instructors, faculty, and staff. Research and Application: hosted by librarians and research-based. For instructors, faculty, staff, and students. Use the links above for more information and … Continued
At the Heart of the Immigration Story
January 9, 2018
At the Heart of the Immigration Story As Congress and the White House focus on immigration legislation, UNCG’s Lorena Guillén has been steadfastly shining a spotlight of her own and getting to the heart of the matter. Guillén, a performer and professor of Musicology, is a highly awarded singer, song-writer and … Continued
Collaborative Pianist Arlene Shrut Appointed to School of Music Faculty
January 2, 2018
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Heralded as both a steward for the artistic traditions of classical music as well as a visionary for its future, collaborative pianist and coach Arlene Shrut has been appointed to the artist faculty of the UNCG School of Music where she will serve as Vocal Coach. Dr. Shrut’s … Continued
School of Theatre Alumnus to Debut New Feature
December 20, 2017
Keith Harris, MFA-acting 97, will debut the film Shifting Gears written and produced by Harris. An overworked dad takes an opportunity to start a “family business” thinking it will bring his family closer together… THAT is just mistake number one. For all the hard working people you love racing and it’s roots. … Continued
Dance Professor Performs in NYC Premiere
December 11, 2017
Between October 25-28, 2017, UNCG School of Dance Professor Duane Cyrus performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in the New York premiere of Cynthia Oliver’s Virago-Man Dem. The work will tour through 2018 with performances in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C among other cities. Described as a work that excavates … Continued
Two Höfling Articles Published
December 7, 2017
Dr. Ana Paula Höfling, Assistant Professor in the School of Dance, just published an essay on the history of the Brazilian combat game known as capoeira, “Capoeiras of Bahia.” The essay is part of the catalogue for the current exhibit at the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles titled “Axe Bahia: the … Continued