The Artist in Residence program at the University of West Georgia is known for hosting exciting events that allow musicians, authors, and other artists to perform. Award winning poet Dr. B. H. Fairchild recently visited and read from his latest publication, “The Blue Buick.”
Professor of English Dr. Chad Davidson was a former student of Dr. Fairchild and welcomed him to Kathy Cashen Hall. Dr. Davidson explained that Dr. Fairchild was a big inspiration for him, and he would not be who he is today without his teacher. Read more ...
Students at the University of West Georgia had the opportunity to display their art work in the annual Juried Student Exhibit, hosted by the Department of Art. Students were allowed to submit up to five pieces of their original artwork for consideration. More than 200 art pieces were submitted by over 50 students while only 70 were selected for display in the Bobick Gallery and Gallery 2 in the Humanities Building on the UWG campus.
“It’s a prestigious competition,” said Stephanie Smith, lecturer and gallery director. “The cream rises to the top and the rest is the based on the juror’s preference.” Read more ...
The Halle Foundation in Atlanta has recently awarded $75,000 to the UWG German program in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Every penny of this grant will go to students in the form of study abroad scholarships.
The Board of Trustees voted to fund the grant in full.
“The Trustees were impressed by the strength of the university’s German program and are pleased to have an opportunity to support your work,” said Marshall Sanders, Administrator of The Halle Foundation, in an official announcement. Read more ...
On Tuesday, March 1, Dr. Larry O. Rivers, an assistant professor in the University of West Georgia’s Department of History, will speak on the topic, “A Civil Religious Crucible: Barack Obama and Jeremiah Wright.” The event, which is co-sponsored by the UWG African-American Male Initiative and the Department of History, will take place in Room #1303 of the UWG Technology-enhanced Learning Center at 7 p.m.
“March 18 will mark the eighth anniversary of then-Senator Barack Obama’s ‘A More Perfect Union’ speech at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,” Dr. Rivers said. Read more ...
I am currently taking an MFA workshop on poetic form. In this course, we have complicated (and sometimes convoluted) discussions on lyric and genre theory. This class contains an assortment of writers, many well beyond me in terms of their poetic achievements. Some with massive amounts of publications. Some with chapbooks. Some fresh from nationwide book tours. I’m taking a course with advanced writers with advanced writing careers, and somehow I’m still able to hold my own in discussion with them. I have UWG to thank for that.
Look, we all know the scholarly aspect of West Georgia is great. I took some solid workshops with some knowledgeable professors, and I’m constantly using the skills they taught me—no lie. Read more ...
Last week, art supporters from the University of West Georgia community gathered for a literature reading by Maggie Mitchell, author of recently published novel Pretty Is. It was an evening of insight and discussion over Maggie’s writing and recent global success with the novel.
Maggie is an assistant professor in English at UWG, as well as an accomplished author. Maggie has written many short stories, published scholarly articles, and presented at numerous conferences. Pretty Is is Maggie’s first endeavor at writing a novel, and it has only further exemplified her talent and special ability in the world of writing. Read more ...
I was born in and grew up near Montgomery, Alabama, which Hank Williams considered his hometown. I was born six-and-a-half years after Hank died, but I became interested in him as a child, in part because of a stack of 78rpm records my dad would sometimes play for my brother and me and in part because of a (not terribly accurate!) movie made about Hank's life in the mid ‘60s. So I am a lifelong fan, but it was only in graduate school at Emory University that I learned that scholars take popular culture seriously. My first book was on public entertainment in Atlanta between 1880 and 1930.
My next project was The Hank Williams Reader, which I co-edited with two other historians (Pat Huber and David Anderson) that Oxford University Press published in 2014. Read more ...
Registration is now open for the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail 2016 Regional Meeting Series in Carrollton and Rome, sponsored by the Center for Public History at the University of West Georgia.
“We’ve designed these meetings to bring together those interested in telling their textile stories in these regions – tourism industry professionals; staff and volunteers at historical societies, archives, and museums; economic development specialists, those involved in the textile industry in some way; and any others who want to tell this story,” said Dr. Ann McCleary, co-director of the Center for Public History. Read more ...
Halloween continues to be a real treat at the University of West Georgia. Carve on the Quad and Safe Treat kept the annual tradition alive and offered a spooktacular good time on Thursday, October 29.
According to Department of Art Associate Professor and Assistant Chair Clint Samples, approximately 200 pumpkins from Carve on the Quad were on display for Safe Treat that evening. Safe Treat, organized by Housing and Residence Life, was attended by 600 children and 59 student organizations gave out candy and manned tables. Read more ...
The music and history departments partnered to celebrate 50 Years in the Music Industry. UWG students, faculty, and staff members gathered to listen to music industry legends Harold Shedd and Stuart Yahm. Shedd was the head of Mercury Records and produced records for Alabama, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others. Yahm served as head of Artists and Repertoire for Capitol Records and worked with top headliners, including B.B. King, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, and Marilyn Monroe. During the talk Yahm and Shedd shared their experiences in the music industry.
Before Shedd became the head of Mercury Records, he was a student at Buchanan High School in Bremen, Georgia. When Shedd graduated, he immediately chased his passion for music. Read more ...
Much of my activity as I transitioned into the interim dean position involved meeting with various stakeholders in and outside the College of Arts and Humanities. I have been delighted to meet and interact with so many thoughtful and enthusiastic supporters of our COAH mission: to support student success and recognize “the transformative power of a liberal arts education.”
One particular event these past few months taught me that transformation at UWG is likewise available to those who serve our students. Members of our COAH staff invited me to lunch with them in the middle of a day long retreat this past November. Read more ...
The year at the University of West Georgia is filled with theatre productions you don’t want to miss, including the upcoming production of “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.” Presented in the Dangle Black Box Theatre, audiences will literally have a front-row seat the action-packed story of two doomed lovers.
“The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” will be directed by theatre professor Shelly Elman, who has also directed previous UWG Theatre productions, such as the 2014 production of Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret.” This production will offer the audience a new perspective on the prevalently recreated Shakespearian classic tragedy, gracefully capturing the forbidden passion of Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers who – despite their families’ feud – are destined to be together. Read more ...
On Thursday, October 8, the College of Arts and Humanities, the School of the Arts, and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures hosted the Fourth Annual Symposium on the Shape of Humanities in the Campus Center Ballroom. The theme for this year’s panel discussion was “War, After War, and the Possibilities for Literature.”
Dr. Randy Hendricks, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, was the moderator for the discussion that focused on building veteran communities and giving them a chance to share experiences through the Talking Service program. Talking Service helps veterans use literature to transition back to civilian life. The program uses the anthology “Standing Down: From Warrior to Civilian” and contains military stories all throughout history. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s annual Luso-Hispanic Day celebration gives students and the community an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic life in Georgia and beyond. This year’s celebration included a multitude of various speakers throughout the day as well as films, presentations by Univision and many state officials in the Hispanic community, panel discussions, and a UWG concert choir performance.
The Univision presenter, Mariela Romero, joined the American Spanish language television network in 2010 as the community empowerment director. During her presentation on Univision, Mariela explained how Univision has made an immense impact on the Hispanic community by bringing light to sensitive topics, such as depression and suicide. Read more ...
In response to popular demand, and with the help of the University of West Georgia Department of Music, the Department of History invites students, faculty, and staff to attend 50 Years in the Music Industry, an event celebrating the past 50 years of music and American pop culture.
Harold Shedd and Stuart Yahm, two music connoisseurs with ample knowledge of the music industry, will be on campus October 20 to share enlightening stories from their successful careers. Harold, head of Mercury Records and Polydor, has produced recordings with country music superstars, such as Alabama, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and many others. Similarly, Stuart has served as head of Artists and Repertoire (A&R) for Capitol Records and worked with top headliners, including B.B. King, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, and Marilyn Monroe. Read more ...
John Darnielle, a musician and novelist, recently read from his latest novel, “Wolf in White Van,” at the Michael and Andrea Stone Visiting Artist Series. John is also the writer, composer, guitarist, pianist, and vocalist for his indie folk band, the Mountain Goats. “Wolf in White Van,” his first novel, was nominated for the Fiction National Book Award in 2014 along with 10 other novels.
The reading was held in the Kathy Cashen Recital Hall in the Humanities building. After John read a portion of his novel, the audience asked questions regarding to the development of the book and the relationship between his career as an author and musician. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s School of the Arts (SOTA) students recently took the stage at The Amp in Carrollton to “Amp Up the Arts” during the annual Imagine West! event.
“Now in its fourth year, Imagine West! is a great way for the community to sample some of the programming that the School of the Arts offers,” said SOTA Director Chad Davidson. “There are lots of activities for the kids. It’s a real festival-style event right in the heart of Carrollton.” Read more ...
University of West Georgia professors Dr. Daniel Williams, Department of History, and Dr. Robert Schaefer, Department of Political Science, presented in celebration of Constitution Day on September 17. The program entitled “Freedom of Religion, Freedom from Religion: The First Amendment and American Politics” gave insight how the First Amendment was formed and how it continues to present issues in modern society.
Dr. Williams, author of God’s Own Party: The Making of the Christian Right, spoke on the involvement of Christian advisors throughout the history of the United States. Also, he delved into the involvement of the Catholic Church during this period. He gave insight into the history of the political right and the transition into the political left. Read more ...
The fall season is upon us, and the UWG Department of Theatre is kicking it off with a new production. “Side Show,” with book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger, is a poignant tale based on a true story of two conjoined twins growing up and performing in circus sideshows in the 1930s, which led to their stardom.
The musical explores the exceptional bond between family and friends and measures the harsh reality of being physically different. The touching story and toe-tapping music of “Side Show” takes you behind the scenes of the lives of traveling performers. Read more ...
A crowd of music and history enthusiasts gathered at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center on Friday at the invitation of UWG's College of Arts and Humanities to reminisce about country music legend Hank Williams, and maybe learn a few things about the music icon, during the aptly named “The Life and Music of Hank Williams.”
The history department's Dr. Steve Goodson, along with the help of co-editors David Anderson and Patrick Huber, highlighted segments of their recently released book, "The Hank Williams Reader," during the sold-out event, which was co-sponsored by Southwire and UWG’s the School of The Arts. Read more ...
When getting a degree, networking is something few students think about – especially when those students are majoring in something that doesn’t naturally lend itself to meeting other people. However, to make it in today’s world, networking is pretty important. And in the fields of art, music, film, and theater, meeting people and knowing a guy who knows a guy can mean the difference between making a living as an artist and taking part-time jobs to make ends meet.
UWG Alumnus Mike Greene Launches myMuseUniversity of West Georgia alumnus and artist Michael Greene recognizes the critical importance of being able to meet and network with other artists. And with his new web-based platform, myMuse, he’s addressing this essential need for students, professors, and professionals in the art world. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s School of the Arts (SOTA) presents the fourth annual Imagine West!, where students from the disciplines of art, music, creative writing, film, and theatre will perform. Imagine West! amps up the arts for a night of prizes, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. This event is free to the public and will take place Saturday, September 19, at The AMP at Adamson Square with a student emcee to entertain the crowd. Pre-show activities start at 6 p.m. followed by the SOTA show at 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars for a night your family cannot miss.
“Imagine West! is a great way for the community to see what our art's programs are all about,” said SOTA Director Chad Davidson. Read more ...
Join Southwire and the University of West Georgia College of Arts and Humanities and School of the Arts on Friday, September 11, at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center for a special collaborative event dubbed “The Life and Music of Hank Williams,” honoring the Country Music Hall of Famer.
The CCAC will host the co-editors of “The Hanks Williams Reader” for an evening of readings and songs celebrating the life and music of the country music legend. The program will be led by University of West Georgia historian Dr. Steve Goodson, along with Dr. Pat Huber of the University of Missouri-Rolla and Dr. David Anderson of Louisiana Tech. Daniel Williams (no relation to Hank Williams) will provide live music throughout the evening. There will be a book signing after the event in the CCAC lobby courtesy of Underground Books. Read more ...
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