Two annual holiday traditions recently continued this month at UWG. The Theatre Department held their annual fund raising performance and the Wind Ensemble performed their holiday concert.
This year, the theatre department’s annual fund raising dinner performance, titled “Holiday Hamicide: A Murder Mystery Dinner,” was written by Nita Hardy and took place in the lower level Z-6. Nita is known for her comedy murder mystery plays, which include fun audience participation. Filled with witty dialogue, memorable characters and clever plots, her stories have proven to be hilarious crowd pleasers. This annual event raises funds for student travel and conferences. Read more ...
The months of November and December are providing UWG art alums their chance to shine. The Bobick Gallery is hosting an exhibition of artwork created by established and emerging alumni artists. Not only does this exhibit promote the fine work of these artists, it also showcases the art department and highlights the quality of the artwork created by students who have come through the program.
The exhibit is curated by former West Georgia professor Don Cooper, professor of art for UWG, then West Georgia College, from 1971-76. After leaving West Georgia he went on to become an award-winning artist with collections and exhibits all over the country. Read more ...
I am thrilled and grateful to assume the directorship of the School of the Arts, particularly at such a dynamic time in our university’s history. Building on the strong work of former director Tommy Cox, I plan to continue forging ties with our local community, building bridges to the thriving arts centers of the metro Atlanta area, and attracting talented students to our ever-expanding programs in the arts. As Carrollton continues to grow, I see our university as not just a center for artistic excellence but also as a crossroads for culture and community, a place for anyone to come and participate in the creation and appreciation of art. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia Department of Theatre is bringing Greek tragedy to Carrollton—but with a modern twist. The November 19 community preview of “Eurydice,” a play by Sarah Ruhl, was so popular that many waitlisted potential audience members had to be turned away. The play officially runs from November 20 through November 23, with 7:30 p.m. showings each night and an additional 2:30 p.m. showing on November 23. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and free with a valid student ID. Tickets to the community preview were offered at a discounted $3.
“Eurydice” combines Greek mythology with 1950s-style fashion and technology to explore the different types of love. Read more ...
The UWG Faculty Concert was held on Monday, October 21, in the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Members of the music faculty performed a variety of selections.
Daniel Bakos, UWG professor of music and director of jazz studies, performed Grand Duo sur des motifs de Guillaume Tell de G. Rossini on the piano and was accompanied by Cale Self, UWG assistant director of bands, on the euphonium. The UWG Jazz Ensemble also played a trio of jazz favorites such as “Round Midnight,” “Caravan” and “All Things You Are.” Read more ...
A number of years ago I had a conversation with UWG poets Greg Fraser and Chad Davidson about contemporaries they admired. Both began singing the praises of Rosanna Warren. I shared their enthusiasm and surprised them both when I told them I knew her.
Poet Rosanna Warren Visits UWG I know Rosanna because most of my scholarship has been devoted to the writing of her father, Robert Penn Warren, and she has over the years been patient and helpful in responding to my many questions. Rosanna was amused when I told her Greg and Chad were not aware of the family connection, but it’s not so surprising. She has never depended on family connections for her professional success. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia hosted a poetry reading by award-winning poet Rosanna Warren on Friday, November 1, at 7 p.m. The reading was held in the Kathy Cashen Recital Hall in the Humanities building. The event, which was free and open to the public, was sponsored by the Department of English and Philosophy and the Creative Writing Program.
On October 31, Rosanna was also a panelist at a College of Arts and Humanities symposium on The Shape of the Humanities in Higher Education. Her status as an endowed professor at the University of Chicago made her a valued member of the panel. On the Friday night poetry reading, Rosanna read poems reflecting on her childhood in Europe, her mother’s death and her distaste for war and Wall Street. Read more ...
Eurydice is a play written by renowned playwright, Sarah Ruhl, which retells the myth of Orpheus in the perspective of his wife, Eurydice. In this reimagining, Eurydice, after dying tragically on her wedding day, travels to the underworld where she reunites with her deceased father. In doing so, Ruhl composes a touching goodbye to her own late father, giving Eurydice the chance to say the words that were left unsaid that she, herself, wished to say.
In this production, I play both the Nasty Interesting Man, who tempts Eurydice in life, and the childlike Lord of the Underworld, who torments Eurydice in death. Read more ...
Art Incend, a collaborative effort between several departments, continued the annual weeklong tradition of iron pours, sculptures, pumpkins and treats.
The celebration began on October 25 with the loading of the anagama kiln.
'Anagama,' a Japanese word designating a cave pottery kiln, is a type of kiln that has its origins in ancient times. The kiln was kept ablaze with a continuous supply of firewood and tending. Stoking it around the clock was necessary to keep temperatures hot enough to produce the unique wood fired pottery and glazes. Read more ...
On Thursday, October 31, 2013, the University of West Georgia served as the statewide host site for discussion on a national report titled “The Heart of the Matter: the Humanities and Social Sciences” conducted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences. The UWG College of Arts and Humanities Second Annual Symposium on The Shape of the Humanities in Higher Education was the first site to host the discussion in Georgia.
The symposium featured a panel discussion including G. Wayne Clough, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, president emeritus of Georgia Institute of Technology and a member of the commission. Read more ...
UWG’s Theatre Department presented “Once on This Island,” a musical nominated for a Tony Award, at the Townsend Center Main Stage. The play opened on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and the last showing was on Sunday, October 13.
“Once on This Island” follows the life of Ti Moune, a young woman who falls in love with the wealthy Daniel Beauxhomme from the other side of her island. However, the gods and Moune’s adopted parents, Mama Euralie and Tonton Julian, have a different story in mind for the young lovers. When Beauxhomme is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Moune on a journey that tests the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Read more ...
Kyungmin Park, a ceramic artist from South Korea, spoke at UWG on October 4, 2013. Currently, Kyungmin teaches ceramics at Auburn University in Alabama. Her work is on display at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport through January 2014, and her “Playmates” exhibit will be on display until October 31 in the Humanities building.
Kyungmin began her presentation with her very first piece of artwork, a childhood pen-and-pencil drawing of her family. She continued to hone her craft throughout her youth with frequent drawings of other people. Although her mother insisted on violin lessons, Kyungmin’s passion lay in visual art. At age twelve, she told her parents that she wanted to be an artist for the rest of her life, and they let her attend an art high school. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia will debut six new wolf statues as part of the second phase of the Howl for UWG project at the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 5. The statues will be on display at University Stadium, along with the recently repaired wolf statue, which was taken from its original location at The AMP at Adamson Square in August.
The repaired wolf was recovered with damage primarily to the legs of the statue. One of the paws of the statue was missing, while two of the other paws were cracked. UWG Sculpture Professors Casey McGuire and Ryan Lamfers were able to repair the legs of the statue, and Kevin Shunn, associate professor and chair of UWG’s Department of Art, suggested adding fiberglass casts to the legs to secure them. Read more ...
The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to announce that UWG has been selected as the statewide site for focus on The Heart of the Matter, the recently released report on the Humanities and Social Sciences commissioned by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The Commission was formed in 2010 in response to a bipartisan request from members of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives who wanted to know what actions Congress and others should take. Read more ...
For the past three years, UWG has managed to dominate the AJC Peachtree Road Race T-shirt Design Competition. This year was no exception. Justin Dunbar, a spring 2013 UWG graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art education, won first place in the competition where his design was unveiled at the 44th AJC Peachtree Road Race.
“I was really excited to design the t-shirt this year,” says Justin. “I was initially inspired by my professor Clint Sampes at UWG. After coming up with my ideas and sharing them in class and with my family, I became even more encouraged and excited.” Read more ...
A 2012 trip to Wisconsin ended up being much more than a typical summer break for Joey Hannaford. The award-winning graphic design professor spent the summer in Two Rivers, Wisconsin on an artist residency at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum. The trip inspired Joey, and she spent the summer reviving the traditional form of letterpress in a new, experimental direction. Now, less than a year later, her work is being shown in an exhibit called “Imperfect: Letterpress X 3.” The exhibit, located at the Rebecca Randall Bryan Art Gallery on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, is a compilation of letterpress work by Joey and two other letterpress artists, Jeff Pulaski and Mervi Pakaste. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia’s Center for Public History is hosting an ongoing membership drive as an opportunity for residents to help preserve west Georgia’s rich textile history The West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail is a network of historic sites, community organizations and businesses that work together to preserve the area’s textile history and tell the story of the industry’s workers and their culture.
Becoming a member will allow access to the trail’s e-newsletter and listserv, plus exciting information about the trail’s progress and upcoming related events and programs. Read more ...
The University of West Georgia Department of Music now offers a Master of Music degree in Music Education that is entirely online. The program is intended for students who seek advanced training in music and music education. Admission requires applicants to have a baccalaureate degree in music education or a baccalaureate degree along with a certification in teaching music.
All applicants who seek admissions into the Master of Music degree program must complete or exempt the Graduate Music Qualifying Examination. The exam targets the student’s knowledge on music history, musical styles, music theory and aural skills. Read more ...
The English Department’s study abroad program in Spoleto, Italy, was the most intensive and comprehensive educational experience of my academic career. We engaged Italian culture in an academic setting (creatively and critically in our UWG classes) and in our crash course in the Italian language (provided by the program). This training gave us a basis for our everyday experiences there, from visiting the tomb that awaits the bones of Dante Alighieri in Florence to ordering our daily cappuccinos at Café Vincenzo.
In Dr. Masters’ critical class, we viewed and analyzed depictions of Italy, from gothic literature to true crime, from the Romantics to contemporary romance. Read more ...
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