The Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters Research Symposium celebrates faculty research in the Reynolds College. The program aims to establish a forum for interdisciplinary connections among the community. Throughout the spring semester, the presentations will explore a variety of topics through a blend of lecture, media, and discussion. Spectral Spain: … [Read more...] about RCOAL Research Symposium – Spring 2023 Series
For many programs in Springfield, the summer of 2022 was the return to “normalcy,” including the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA). Missouri State University (MSU) has hosted MFAA since its creation in 1996. As a residential program, the academy offers a rigorous two-week experience for highly motivated high school artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative … [Read more...] about Missouri Fine Arts Academy successfully returns after pandemic hiatus
When Dr. Jake Simmons talks about performance studies, he’s talking about everyday life performances. Rather than a staged production of Shakespeare or a run of "Grease" at your local theatre, performance studies in communication is referring to how performance manifests in our daily world. People perform identity, culture, and even sustainability and in Simmons’ article, … [Read more...] about Reynolds College of Arts and Letters Associate Dean receives award for outstanding scholarship
On July 1, Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters (RCOAL), was honored as one of the 2022 Men of the Year. Unveiled by the Springfield Business Journal (SBJ), recipients of this award are recognized for their professional, philanthropic, and civic contributions to the Springfield region. Wahl gives tribute to his mother, … [Read more...] about Dean Wahl named one of SBJ’s 2022 Men of the Year