Some know her as the friendly face you see when you first enter Brick City, some know her as a helpful academic advisor, and some know her as the 'Master of Disaster' (a name given to her by faculty). Rae Ann Rockwell is all of these things and more. Rae Ann’s official title is Academic Administrative Assistant II, and you can find her in the main office of the … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Rae Ann Rockwell
Through impressive schooling, many awards, prestigious positions, extensive research, and notable exhibits, Dr. Fatih Benzer, Assistant Professor of Art Education, has been involved in nearly every aspect of the arts. Though, he has found that his highest passion lies in the classroom. “Teaching has been the most rewarding job for me,” Fatih shares. Fatih is an … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
Associate Professor Sarah Williams is proud to call the rural Midwest "home." So proud, in fact, that she recently finished a sabbatical dedicated to exploring new rural areas and investigating structures there in a studio artist residency program. "I’ve always been drawn to the sense of place associated with the rural Midwest, where I grew up. It’s a sense very … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Sarah Williams
Jodi McCoy’s role as Director of Exhibitions in the Art + Design Department, encompasses much more than her three-word title. Jodi's concentration lies in the Brick City Gallery, which involves curating, designing, marketing, and interpreting exhibits, but her contributions reach much further. Her adoration for museums began at a young age. “Growing up in Austin, Texas, my … [Read more...] about Art + Design Staff Feature: Jodi McCoy
Gwen Walstrand’s local exhibit, Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World, is now showing until November 18, at the Spiva Art Gallery on the campus of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. This is a rare opportunity to see a large, solo exhibition of Gwen's, since she normally exhibits in larger cities both nationally and internationally. The relatively … [Read more...] about Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World: a solo exhibit from Gwen Walstrand