Several College of Arts and Letters faculty will be traveling to South America next week in an interdepartmental effort to increase the college’s "global perspectives" and "cultural competency," said communication department head Dr. Shawn Wahl. Five professors representing four departments will depart for Colombia Oct. 25 to visit universities in Bogota and Cartagena, each … [Read more...] about COAL faculty hoping to gain ‘global perspective’ from Colombia trip
Follow Associate Professor of Dance Ruth Barnes as she documents her choreographic project "Here, There, and Everywhere" this summer from Scotland. "Here, There, and Everywhere" comprises both ethnographic research and original choreography while addressing notions of displacement and dislocation, isolation and community, and what it means to settle. Barnes will travel … [Read more...] about Dance professor blogs summer project from Scotland
Congratulations to Bruce West, professor of photography in the art and design department, whose photography work is currently featured as part of the God Factor project in Portugal. The exhibition is scheduled in the Säo Martinho de Tibäes's monastery of Braga (Portugal) during the months of November and December. "The God Factor is a truly international project featuring … [Read more...] about Professor’s photography featured internationally
Professor Keith Ekstam returned this semester from a stay in Taiwan, where he served as Resident Artist in the Graduate Institute of Applied Art at Tainan National University of the Arts (TNNUA) as part of a sabbatical project. Ekstam presented a solo exhibition of his ceramic sculptures, entitled Trace Elements, at the school's North Gallery. In addition, he engaged in … [Read more...] about Art and design department makes connections in Taiwan
One of Missouri State’s media, journalism and film department professors recently set out on a journey through Antarctica in the hopes of discovering the true mysteries that lie at the bottom of the world. Thanks to a Missouri State creative research grant, Diana Botsford, screenwriting professor and novelist, rang in the New Year on a 10-day expedition through Antarctica on … [Read more...] about Botsford travels to Antarctica