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. Faith Benzer, Color Blind. … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Dr. Fatih Benzer
Zack inspects a 16mm print of a feature film, performing repairs and cataloging the film’s condition. If you would have told Zack Neuman in college that he would become a film preservationist, he wouldn’t have believed you. “I would think, that’s the coolest thing in the world,” Zack reflects, “Heck, I still think that’s the coolest thing in the world.” Zack … [Read more...] about Alumni Feature: Zack Neuman, Film Preservationist
Jodi McCoy standing outside of Brick City Gallery. 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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Near and There; Glimpses From a Fleeting World: a solo exhibit from Gwen Walstrand
Jina Seo using the camera to magnify her demonstration in the classroom. Physical distancing in a university setting has been challenging in general, let alone for programs requiring hands-on interaction and close proximity for classroom demonstrations. Jina Seo and Kevin Hughes, professors in the Art + Design Department, have incorporated video cameras and large monitors as a … [Read more...] about Solving COVID-19 Challenges in the Classroom with Innovative Technology