Author Archives: Phillip George

Art auction proceeds donated to Red Cross

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Phillip George

Proceeds from a silent auction in late 2011 to benefit relief efforts in Joplin, Mo. have been donated to the southern Missouri region of the American Red Cross. The silent auction raised $1,129 to support rebuilding efforts in the city … Continue reading →

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Music students advance to national competition

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Phillip George

Several music students competed in January at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) West Central division competition. The William T. White String Quartet took first place in the Chamber Music String Division. The group, consisting of Ryan Hardcastle (viola), Matthew … Continue reading →

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Renowned Canadian filmmaker to visit campus

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Phillip George

Benoit Pilon, considered one of Canada’s top young filmmakers, will attend a screening of his feature film The Necessities of Life (Ce qu’il faut pour vivre), at the Plaster Student Union theater on Friday, Feb. 24 from 7:00 to 10:00 … Continue reading →

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Inertia Dance Company to perform in downtown Springfield

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Phillip George

Inertia Dance Company, the theatre and dance department‘s student outreach troupe, begins its Spring 2012 season with a series of performances at the Vandivort Center in downtown Springfield. The performance dates are Thursday, Feb. 16 through Saturday, Feb 18 and … Continue reading →

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Music alumna named Missouri Composer Laureate

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Phillip George

Susan LaBarr, a music department alumna, has been named the 2012 Missouri Composer Laureate. She is composing music for the Verses and Voices Festival on March 6, 2012 at the Capitol Rotunda in Jefferson City. Choirs from across the state … Continue reading →

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Local composition student wins national contest

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Phillip George

Tyler Durham, a student in music composition and electronic arts from Nixa, Mo., was selected as a winner of the 2011 national Young Composers Challenge contest. Durham’s symphony, “The New Frontier,” was one of three winners in the full orchestra … Continue reading →

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Missouri artist and alum to receive state award

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Phillip George

Billyo O’Donnell, a 1980 graduate in art and design, will receive the Missouri Arts Council’s Individual Artist Award for 2012. This award is the highest honor the state can confer to an artist. O’Donnell will receive the award on Feb. … Continue reading →

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Fall 2011 edition of Expressions available online

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Phillip George

Volume 6, Issue 1 of Expressions, the biannual newsletter of the College of Arts and Letters, has been posted online. Highlights of this issue include: The Center for Dispute Resolution and its programs, including restorative justice, community outreach, and education … Continue reading →

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**Register by Dec. 20** Tour Germany and Paris with the Concert Chorale

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Phillip George

From May 24-June 2, 2012, you can tour with the Concert Chorale and their family and friends as they visit Germany and Paris, performing six concerts along the way. This wonderful tour continues the tradition of the Concert Chorale performing … Continue reading →

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Moon City Invitational presents student creative writing

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Phillip George

The English Department hosts the Fall 2011 Moon City Student Invitational Reading on Friday, Dec. 2 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union theater. This event is free and open to the public. Held once each semester, … Continue reading →

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