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
Meet Giovanny Canales-Rueda! Canales-Rueda is a senior studying TV production and film at Missouri State University. Through his studies, his passion for film has grown and he hopes to use the medium to tell the stories of his culture. Growing up Canales-Rueda was born in Mexico. At age 2, he and his family immigrated to Missouri. “At home, you are Mexican learning … [Read more...] about Capturing the beauty of life and culture
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
As three department heads return to a faculty role, we welcome new perspectives and leadership experience that will support student success, faculty development, and the future of academic programs in the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters (RCOAL). Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of RCOAL, is pleased to announce the following appointments. "Kindness, balanced with inclusive … [Read more...] about Reynolds College announces three department leadership changes
Named in honor of Judith Enyeart Reynolds, the Judy Awards celebrate the excellence of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of Missouri State's Reynolds College of Arts & Letters (RCOAL) through distinction. Awards cover a variety of contributions to the college, ranging from traditional awards in teaching, research, and service, to those that highlight … [Read more...] about Celebrating inaugural Judy Award winners