Florence Ruth McKenney, 77, of Springfield, MO passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She was born January 1, 1936 in Muskogee, OK to the late Arthur L. McKenney and Joyce R. (Thomas) McKenney. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Matthew and Mark Schnackenberg. Ms. McKenney was a much loved professor of theatre at Missouri State University (1975-2002) who had a … [Read more...] about COAL mourns Professor Ruth McKenney
Volume 7, Issue 1 of Expressions, the biannual newsletter of the College of Arts and Letters, is now published online. Highlights of this issue include: A look at how COAL is "Transforming the way we teach and learn" A letter from Interim Dean Gloria Galanes COAL's annual holiday wish list News of the new Foreign Language Institute Art & Design announces new … [Read more...] about Fall 2012 issue of Arts & Letters’ Expressions
On Sept. 25, the Department of Theatre and Dance brought Andy Paris, founding member of the Tectonic Theatre Project and cast member in the original production of “The Laramie Project,” to Missouri State to facilitate a conversation about the production and its history. “When I found out Laramie was part of the season, I contacted him immediately to see if he would be … [Read more...] about Remembering The Laramie Project
The Ozarks Celebration Festival recently wrapped its 13th season with a splendid week of bringing together people from all generations and backgrounds to celebrate the rich heritage and culture that is uniquely "Ozarks." To keep the festival tradition alive for many more seasons to come, a benefit concert is planned for Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. starring The Undergrass Boys with a … [Read more...] about Concert on Sept. 24th to benefit Ozarks programs
The Concert Chorale, one of the music department’s most celebrated singing ensembles, takes regular tours abroad, sending talented student singers to international venues to entertain audiences and give them global exposure. This year, from May 16-25, the Chorale toured Austria and sang at several venues, including Vienna, Graz, and Obervellach. The Chorale was joined by a … [Read more...] about Concert Chorale tours Austria