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Greetings from Interim Dean Sharon Evans
Sharon Evans, Interim Dean,
College of Fine Arts and Communication
On July 1st I moved into the Dean's Office. Although I have been Associate Dean for the last three years, it was a half-time position, coupled with chair duties for the Department of Broadcasting. So I look forward to the opportunity to serve the college full-time as interim dean.
I hope you will attend many of the events and performances of the college throughout 2011-2012. PAS Diamonds and Denim is August 6th at the Change of Pace. The School of Music, Department of Theatre and Dance, University Art Gallery, Tri States Public Radio, Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the Performing Arts Society have excellent offerings beginning in August. I hope to see you at many of the college events during this academic year.
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John and Janice King,
retiring PAS board members
PAS Celebrates 2011 in the Arts
The Performing Arts Society celebrated its 27th Annual Recognition Banquet and Awards Program on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Retiring Board Members, Nancy & Bruce Foster and Janice & John King, were honored for 6 years of distinguished service to the PAS.
The organization also presented their DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS FOR 2010-2011. The roots of the Performing Arts Society are grounded in volunteerism, community service, and a love for the arts. The PAS is fortunate that all of these qualities are in abundant supply at Western Illinois University and in Macomb. The annual banquet is an opportunity for the PAS to honor very deserving people who make a tremendous difference at Western and in Macomb by supporting the PAS and the arts in the community.
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Anderson in the WIU UDT Spring Gala Dance Concert
Mark Ryan Anderson Spends Summer at Oxford
Mark Ryan Anderson, senior musical theatre BFA student from Moro, IL, is spending part of his summer at the British American Drama Academy's Midsummer in Oxford Program at Magdalene College at Oxford, England. The program is held in conjunction with Yale Drama and UCLA. Mark Ryan will be will be doing scene study, voice, movement work, and master classes with top British and American actors of the stage.
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Sora Park, WIU MM 2011, piano performance
Park Wins The American Prize College/University
Sora Park, 2011 WIU MM-Piano Performance graduate who will be starting her DMA studies at UMKC this fall, received news this week that she was the winner of The American Prize College/University Solo Piano Competition. Sora was a student of Dr. Tammie Walker.
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COFAC Arts Events Guide 2011-12
COFAC Arts Events Guide 2011-2012
It's here, and if you don't have one we want to send you one. The COFAC Arts Events Guide 2011-12 is ready for distribution. The college will present over 60 performances, concerts, shows, and events. It's going to be a great year! Check out the offerings from BCA, the School of Music, University Theatre and University Dance Theatre, Tri States Public Radio Celebration Concerts, and the University Art Gallery.
Start the season with the Al Sears Jazz Festival Headline Concert with Kurt Elling. Don't miss Benny Kim who will be in town for a special performance with the WIU Symphony Orchestra. See University Theatre production of Hair. And don't miss the Tony Award winning production of In the Heights. It's going to be a great season for the arts.
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