Incoming voice students now have the opportunity to focus on special topics within their field of study with a weekly voice block class. The music department introduced the Friday Foundations program this semester to help voice students in degree programs such as music, music education, voice performance and musical theatre get to know their professors and peers. Students … [Read more...] about New voice block class prepares students for academic, professional success
The National Communication Association has selected a paper co-authored by College of Arts and Letters Dean Dr. Gloria Galanes for the 2015 Article of the Year award in the Communication as Social Construction Division. How are student identities constructed? Written by Drs. Heather Carmack, of James Madison University, and Galanes, the article, “More than Just Good Grades: … [Read more...] about COAL dean’s journal article wins NCA award
Communication department’s Dr. LeAnn Brazeal has been nominated for the National Communication Association’s Outstanding Mentor in Master’s Education award. Nomination came from former students Four former graduate students nominated Brazeal for the award. Brazeal said she mentored the group of former graduate assistants about 10 years ago as they were completing their … [Read more...] about Brazeal nominated for NCA outstanding mentor award
With new additions to the music department and interesting projects and concerts on the horizon, here is a preview for what to expect from the music faculty this year. This is only a partial list of the exciting news across the department. To submit faculty news for the departmental or College of Arts and Letters blogs, please contact COAL by email. Visiting musicians to … [Read more...] about Music faculty gears up for year ahead
Several students and faculty participated in a short-term study away trip to Ireland in June. The 10-day trip was sponsored by the Center for Dispute Resolution. The program explore the country’s historical and cultural roots of conflict and the subsequent peacemaking processes and reconciliation. About the trip Students traveled to Dublin, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, … [Read more...] about Study away trip explores dynamics of conflict, peacemaking in Ireland