Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, commissioned a video to celebrate the quality, tradition and history of the department of theatre and dance. "Our theatre and dance programs are nationally recognized, thanks to the talent and commitment of our faculty, students, staff and alumni," Wahl said. The words of one such alumnus, John Goodman, provide the … [Read more...] about The making of “The Moment Before”
In 1962, Tent Theatre was first conceived as a summer solution to a hot box theater with little ventilation and no air conditioning. At that time, it's safe to assume no one would have imagined that during the subsequent six decades Tent Theatre would transform into a cornerstone of the department: an experience which provides students concentrating on stage management the … [Read more...] about Building to the top
2019 Electronic Arts thesis “Recoiled” demonstrates excellence both home and abroad At the end of spring semester 2018, when the juniors in the electronic arts program (EA) took a seat in Associate Professor Bryan “Colby” Jenning’s ART 300 course to begin brainstorming and ultimately pitching their ideas for their collaborative and interdisciplinary senior thesis project, … [Read more...] about “Recoiled” reaps recognition and rewards
Dr. Alan Tinkler, associate professor of English, has spent the better part of his professional career dedicated to bettering the world. Through decades of extensive volunteer work ranging from his time in Papua New Guinea with the PeaceCorps to his role on the Community Impact Team with the United Way of Northwest Vermont, and his dedication to the Shepherd Higher Education … [Read more...] about Teaching poverty, enriching education
At a reception on April 30, President Clif Smart and Provost Frank Einhellig recognized faculty members for outstanding teaching, service and scholarship. The following COAL faculty were honored for their contributions in these areas: Dr. Andrew Homburg (music), Provost Fellow for Education Dr. Pauline Nugent (modern and classical languages), Eric Shade Memorial … [Read more...] about All-Faculty Reception