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Alumnus Jeff Grubbs interviews for Jazz Alumni Spotlight program

Jeff Grubbs (B.A., ’86) joined the YSU Jazz Alumni’s “Spotlight On…” program for a virtual interview on his musical journey Thursday, May 27, 2021. Grubbs has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Graduate students present scholarly works at Diversity of Scholarship event

Graduate students present scholarly works at Diversity of Scholarship event

Dana School of Music graduate student Anthony Taddeo was one of a dozen students chosen to present his research at the 2021 Diversity of Scholarship event. Taddeo presented his research paper “’Alla Boara’ Re-discovering the Diversity of Italy’s Folk Music through Modern Jazz Composition.”

Artist Winnie Soon to present for Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS)

Artist Winnie Soon to present for Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS)

Artist and researcher Winnie Soon will present a virtual lecture as part of the Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Soon’s work, which has been featured internationally, earned the 2018 Aarhus University Research Foundation PhD award.

Jazz Alumni Spotlight group to welcome alumnus David D’Angelo

Jazz Alumni Spotlight group to welcome alumnus David D’Angelo 

The YSU Jazz Alumni’s "Spotlight On . . ." program is set to welcome alumnus David D’Angelo (B.M.E., ‘76; M.M., ‘86) for a virtual interview Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM. D’Angelo is a jazz performer, music educator, and Broadway musician who currently serves as the director of jazz studies at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, Athens.

Graduates' work featured in McDonough exhibits

New McDonough exhibits to feature graduate student work

The McDonough Museum of Art will feature the work of students graduating at the end of the spring 2021 semester with M.F.A. and B.F.A. degrees in new exhibitions beginning Friday, April 23, through Saturday, May 8. The 18 students featured in the exhibits are graduating with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the areas of digital media, photography, graphic and interactive design, or interdisciplinary studio art.

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) virtual presentation

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome Robyn O’Neil

The Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) is set to welcome Robyn O’Neil for a virtual lecture Monday, April 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM. O’Neil is known for her large-scale graphite on paper drawings and has works in more than 50 notable museums across the globe.

Pipino Artist: Tyshawn Sorey

Composer Tyshawn Sorey to join Pipino Performing Arts Series

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Tyshawn Sorey, a MacArthur Foundation Genius Fellow who has released a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, will present a virtual masterclass and presentation as part of the final event in the 2020-21 Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series Wednesday, April 14.

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome animator Chris Sickels

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome animator Chris Sickels

Chris Sickels, an award-winning 3D illustrator and animator, will give a virtual presentation as part of the Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Sickels’ illustrations and animations have been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, and HOW Design Live.

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Associate professor of theatre Katherine Garlick was awarded a 2020-21 Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching by the YSU Academic Affairs Division April 7, 2021. Garlick teaches courses in costume construction, production design, stage makeup, and theatre history.

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

YSU’s University Theatre will present its next production, “An Evening with Billy Shakes,” April 9 – 11 and 16 – 18, 2021. The virtual production, directed by associate professor of theatre Matthew Mazuroski, will feature scenes from a dozen of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays.