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DEAN'S SEMINAR Michael Ippolito
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COVER PHOTO:
Composer Michael Ippolito accompanied by Daveda Karanas.
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION OCTOBER ISSUE | FALL 2024
LETTER FROM THE DEAN DR. JOHN FLEMING On the cover, composer Michael Ippolito gave a Dean’s Seminar presentation on his creative process and showcased one of his compositions, accompanied by Daveda Karanas (p.13).
(pp.12-13). Cheri Prough DeVol designed in Cleveland, Yesenia Herrington directed in Colorado, and Andy Park conceived and directed a show at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium (p.14). • Students : Members of the Texas State student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists attended a conference in New Orleans (p.11). Amber
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Adamez and Janelle Austin had films/scripts advance in competitions, Magnus Bishop screened one of his short films at San Diego Comic Con, Jamias Hughes was nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award, and Mia Kaplan stars, alongside Rainn Wilson, in the film Empire Waist (p.15). • Alumni : Marty Lenard has published a new book, while Coty Raven Morris has been nominated for a Grammy Music Educator Award (p.13). Roberta Colindrez returns to Broadway, starring alongside Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley (p.16). Vivian Noble and Devin Finn have been nominated for B. Iden Payen Awards; Ricardo Lozano performed at La Jolla Playhouse and Spencer Stevenson co-stars in the forthcoming Tubi series The Z-Suite (p.17). • Other : Check out the Study Abroad programs offered through Communication Studies (p.6), events presented as part of our annual Mass Communication Week (p.11), and our hosting international journalists as part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program (p.10-11).
Faculty, students, and alumni continue to be leaders in their field. A sample of highlights in this edition includes: • Grants: Jessica Mallios (p.3), Jasmine Austin (p.4), and Rebekah Fox (p. 7) earned external grants. • Awards : Adetty Pérez de Miles (p.3), Elizbeth Eger (p.5), and Mark Paz (p.5) won prestigious teaching awards; Marek Muller won a national award for best published article (p.5); Daris Hale received a Fulbright Scholar Award (p.12); and Nadine Mozon is nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award (p.14). • Publications : Ariel Kaye (p.3), Jasmine Austin, Ann Burnette, Wayne Kraemer, Stephanie Dailey, Kristin Farris, Rebekah Fox, Marek Muller (pp. 4-5), and Kelly Kaufhold (p.10) published articles or book chapters. • Creative Activity : Sterling Allen, Tommy Fitzpatrick, Tamara Johnson, Elvia Perrin, and Soomin Remmler had art exhibits (pp. 2-3). Ana Baer, Ana Brotons, Kaysie Seitz Brown, Amanda McCorkle, Brandon Gonzalez, and Michelle Nance presented dance pieces or panels at national events (p.8). Lynn Ledbetter had a music residency at UTEP, while Holly Wissler participated in the 2024 International GLOMUS Camp in Nepal
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My congratulations and gratitude to all,
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MUSIC [PG. 12]
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ART AND DESIGN Art, Art Education, Art History, Communication Design, Photography, & Studio Art FACULTY ACCOLADES Sterling Allen’s recent solo exhibition titled Improv Acquisition at Blankspace in Pittsburgh, PA was on view through Saturday September 21, 2024. Sterling Allen is participating in Solid State , the eighth annual group exhibition organized by Sculpture Month Houston and curated by Volker Eisele. The exhibition is being held at the Site Gallery Houston at The Silos and the show dates are October 5 – November 30, 2024. [1] Tommy Fitzpatrick gave an artist talk at the Art Museum of South Texas on September 13th. The talk focused on his work in the current exhibition titled Target Texas . Tommy Fitzpatrick had a painting in the Two x Two Art Auction in Dallas on October 19th. The Auction was put on by the Dallas Museum of Art at the Rachof- sky House. All the proceeds were donated to AIDS Research. [2] Tamara Johnson , in collaboration with Trey Burns , exhibits a new sculpture in Bushcrafters , a group exhi- bition at Second Act Gallery in London, UK and will also screen their video, The Philosophy of Goo , at Plexus Projects in Brooklyn, NY. Johnson and Burns will close the final exhibition, Sculpture School: Concrete , at Sweet Pass Sculpture Park in Dallas this November before moving the outdoor, nonprofit art space to San Marcos in the coming year. Johnson will also exhibit work this combing February 2025 in Feria Material Vol. 11 at Expo Reforma in Mexico City with Keijsers Koning Gallery. [3]
Ariel Kaye has made significant contributions to the article "Elementary Art Lesson: Printmaking" published by Davis Publications. Ariel, provided invaluable in- sights on integrating community-related themes into student projects. Her guidance on synthesizing ideas into slogans and creating stencil compositions for silk- screen printing has greatly enriched the lesson. Additionally, the cover photo of the article is a picture taken by Ariel herself, adding a personal and artistic touch to the publication. Jessica Mallios received two external grants totaling $5100 to fund the continuation of her artistic work. In July, Interlude Artist Residency in Hudson, New York, initiated the Interlude Artist Support Grant, which offered 20 artists merit funding from their 2024 Open Call of 350 applications. In October, Jessica received a grant from the Encourage Art Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Adetty Pérez de Miles will be honored with the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Higher Ed- ucation Outstanding Art Educator Award for 2024 at the TAEA Conference in Galveston, Texas. This notable award recognizes the significant impact of Dr. Pérez de Miles' research, teaching, and commitment to fostering the growth and success of TAEA and the broader com- munity of art educators and students. Elvia Perrin exhibited art at the Texas Vignette Art Fair in Dallas in October. The curator for this event was Vivian Li, The Lupe Murchison Curator of the Contem- porary Art at Dallas Museum of Art. Elvia also has work included in Chromaterial Exhibi- tion , Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Program and the William J. and Pearl F. Lemmon Gallery Can- ton, Ohio.
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Sterling Allen is participating in Solid State, the eighth annual group exhibition organized by Sculpture Month Houston
Soomin Remmler’s 9 drawings are included in the Red Dot 2024 at the Contemporary at Blue Star. The event is happening November 13, 2024, 7-10pm, with the work remaining on view through January 5, 2025.
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Tommy Fitzpatrick has a painting in the Two x Two Art Auction in Dallas
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Tamara Johnson, in collaboration with Trey Burns, exhibits a new sculpture in Bushcrafters , a group exhibition at Second Act Gallery, London UK
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FACULTY ACCOLADES Jasmine Austin published a book chapter entitled, "Workplace socialization: Reproducing racism? Or challenging discriminatory standards?" in The Palgrave Handbook of Antiracism in Human Resource Development. Jasmine earned two external grants that add up to over $25,000. The first grant is from the Foundation for Louisiana, supporting her partnership with a youth-centered nonprofit to teach 13–18-year-olds qualitative research collection, analysis, and presentation skills. These projects were displayed in a highly successful culminating showcase in New Orleans this summer. The second grant comes from the National Communication Association (NCA) to bridge a connection between a New Orleans nonprofit and NCA. Jasmine’s work is setting the foundation for future NCA partnerships in each convention city. [1] Ann Burnette and Wayne Kraemer published "The genius of America and the model immigrant: Barack Obama's rhetorical characterization of DACA recipients" in Evaluating the Obama Presidency: From Transformational Goals to Governing Realities , published by De Gruyter. Casey Chilton provided presentation coaching to the Texas Youth Preparedness Council as they prepared to give presentations on their projects to the Texas Emergency Management Conference in San Antonio. Stephanie Dailey published "The process of personal social media for work: Unveiling the ‘work’ behind social media in the journal Social Media + Society . The piece was co-authored by MA alum Madeline Martinson . She also published a handbook chapter entitled "Organizational entry processes" in The Handbook of Organizational Communication Theory and Research . Stephanie received a Service-Learning Research Grant from the Service-Learning Excellence Program at Texas State for a project with MA alum Dr. Seth Frei that explores the role of international service-learning in strengthening COMMUNICATION STUDIES Communication Studies, Health Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Studies, Organizational Communication, Persuasive Communication, Political Communication, & Teacher Certification in Communication Studies
global workplace skills. She presented a virtual session on Crisis Communication for small business owners in Texas, sharing evidence-based communication strategies to help prepare for crises before they happen. The presentation was part of an online support and training program called BOOST, which seeks to help businesses’ ability to grow and contribute to a resilient economy. Stephanie also presented a session providing research-based guidance for employees to strengthen their communication and foster collaboration at Texas State University’s Development Day. [2] Elizabeth K. Eger was named a 2024 Regents' Teacher by the Texas State University System, the highest teaching honor in the TSUS. Only 21 faculty members from across the system have received the Regents’ Teacher Award since its inception. She will receive the award in February 2025 at the Regents' board meeting. This esteemed recognition celebrates faculty who excel in outstanding teaching, contribute significantly to course development, and employ innovative teaching methods. Elizabeth presented a webinar called, "Librarians as Leaders for Community Resiliency Collaborations" for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s Continuing Education and Consulting. She presented along with MA student Anca Tonciu and Translational Health Research Center Executive Director Melinda Villagran . Elizabeth was named as the runner-up to the 2024 Linda L. Putnam Organizational Communication Early Career Scholar Award from the International Communication Association’s Organizational Communication Division. [3] Kristen Farris co-authored a manuscript with Timothy Worley and Emily Sheinfeld entitled "Relational turbulence during family transitions: A lifespan perspective and roadmap for future research" appearing in Annals of the International Communication Association . She also presented a workshop entitled "Time Management Strategies for New Graduate Students" at the New Graduate Student Orientation hosted by the Graduate College at Texas State. Kristen has also recently been named as Graduate Director for Communication Studies (Sp. 25).
Rebekah Fox was part of a featured panel, “Risk and Crisis Communication in Wildland Fire Fighting,” at the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference. Presenters discussed the development and use of a research strategy to cultivate communities of practice to mitigate the risks associated with the catastrophic effects of wildfires on communities. Her research was also featured in the piece, “Flames and Rapid Feedback: How Focus Groups Shaped Wildfire Response During COVID-19” published in the Rocky Mountain Research Station Science You Can Use Bulletin . Marek Muller received the Christine Oravec Award from the National Communication Association’s Environmental Communication division, recognizing the top journal publication of the year. The article was entitled "Long Live the Liver King" They also published a piece in The Conversation , a trusted journalism outlet authored by academics, on the intersections of plant-based meat substitutes and cultural politics. The piece has since been republished in over 30 other outlets including Salon , the Houston Chronicle , and the Des Moines Register . Mark Paz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Senior Lecturer/Lecturer rank. Mark currently serves as director of the department’s award winning COMM 1310 program. He also serves as faculty advisor to Texas State’s chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Honor Society for Communication Studies, and is the Creative Director for TEDx Texas State University. Lindsay Timmerman was appointed as one of two Faculty Ombudspersons for a three-year term. The ombuds office on campus offers support to anyone in the campus community with work-related concerns. An ombudsperson offers confidentiality when conducting informal conflict management assistance, and serves as an independent, impartial party. The faculty ombudspersons are advocates for respectful and civil dialogue, transparent and fair policies, and continuous improvement. More information about the ombuds office/role can be found here.
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Jasmine Austin earned two external grants that add up to $25,000. One is support for her partnership with a youth- centered nonprofit to teach 13-19 year olds qualitative research collection, analysis, and presentation skills
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Stephanie Dailey presented a session providing research- based guidance for employees at Texas State University Development Day
Faculty members can contact Dr. Lindsay Timmerman and Dr. Colleen Myles by email at facultyombuds@txstate.edu.
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Elizabeth K. Eger was named a 2024 Regents' Teacher by the Texas State University System, the highest teaching honor in the TSUS
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STUDENT ACCOLADES The Communication Studies Graduate Association (CSGA) is a departmental organization dedicated to unifying the graduate students in Communication Studies at Texas State University. CSGA members come together for events like professional development, research seminars, and social and philanthropic events. CSGA hosted a Welcome Back Party at Frozen Cave to promote networking among members and faculty. [4] DEPARTMENT ACCOLADES
U.S. Forest Service Awards Dr. Fox $100k to Research Wildand Fire Communities of Practice
WELCOME EVENT TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME FROYO AND FUN • Yummy Treats • Chat W/ Other COMM Grad Students • Meet Faculty Members 13 Sep | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Communication Studies Graduate Association hosted a Welcome Back Party at Frozen Cave CSGA FALL 2024
Communication Studies Professor, Dr. Rebekah Fox , was recently awarded one hundred thousand dol- lars from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to conduct mixed methods research on topics related to organizational communication and the barriers and facilitators of implementing the Social Science Research Group (SSRG) for wildfire. The SSRG is a long-term program that brings together social scientists and in- the-field practitioners to better understand the social geographies of wildfire mitigation. Specifically, Dr. Fox will develop a team for the SSRG and place members at the forefront of identifying research needs, and provide USFS fire managers and line managers with practical research that can improve communication in the field. Additionally, Dr. Fox and the SSRG team will pub- lish academic research through accessible media and non-media platforms to increase the knowledge base of wildfire risk mitigation and communication impacts. Fi- nally, the SSRG team will train and support a new and diverse generation of social science students and early career professionals to research wildland fire crises from problem-focused and solutions-based perspectives.
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Study Abroad brings Communication, Music, Business to Europe
Frozen Cave 700 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Communication Studies students and faculty participated in three different summer study abroad programs co-sponsored with the School of Music and the McCoy College of Business. Stephanie Dailey and Seth Frei spent 3 weeks in Europe with 34 Texas State undergraduates studying business and communication. They visited the Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal, meeting with companies including Mercedes, Heineken, Meyle + Mueller, Cockburn's, and Impetus. Students came away with a greater appreciation for business communication in international work cultures and lifelong memories of traveling abroad. [5] Kristen Farris and two faculty from the School of Music Daris Hale , and Ian Davidson , led a study abroad program of 28 students in May to London and Paris focused on communication and fine arts. Rebekah Fox , Ian Davidson , Daris Hale , and Michael Burns spent several weeks traveling and studying in Rome, Florence, and Vienna. [6]
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C3 Holds Fall Social at Local Restaurant, Industry
Stephanie Dailey and Seth Frei spent 3 weeks in Europe with 34 Texas State undergraduates studying business and communication
On October 16th the C3 Team held its annual Fall Social event for CoFAC faculty to get to know each other and the team. Faculty from all five units showed up to enjoy some appetizers, courtesy of Dean Fleming, learn more about the grant and funding services that C3 offers, and to enjoy the company of their fellow CoFAC colleagues. A good time was had by all! If you were unable to make it to the Fall Social, be on the lookout for invitations to the Spring Social that will be held in mid-March.
Meredith Williams C3 Team 512.245.6719 mc65@txstate.edu
Matthew Winn C3 Team 512.245.0040 mwinn@txstate.edu
As always, if you ever have any grant related questions, please reach out to Matthew Winn (mwinn@txstate.edu) or Meredith Williams (mc65@txstate.edu).
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Rebekah Fox, Ian Davidson, Daris Hale, and Michael Burns spent several weeks traveling and studying in Rome, Florence, and Vienna
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DANCE Dance Studies, Performance & Choreography, Single Teaching Certification, & Dual Teaching Certifications FACULTY ACCOLADES Ana Baer’s Sympoiesis had its debut in Africa at the Green Film Festival, Accra, Ghana. Additionally, it was awarded Best Experimental Short, Make Art Not Fear, Porto, Portugal and Finalist in Photopolis Agrinio Photo Festival, Agrinio, Greece. Ana Baer’s UrbáTerra screened at Cinedanza Festival, Moderna, Italy. The screendance features Amanda McCorkle Michelle Nance , and Heike Salzer dancing in Barcelona, Spain with original music from Richard D. Hall . [1] Ana Carolina Brotons presented on a panel titled "Building Community Through Cohorts" at the 2024 National Dance Education Conference in Bellevue, WA on Tuesday, October 1st. This was her first time presenting and was excited for the opportunity to share her research. [2] Kaysie Seitz Brown and Amanda McCorkle presented on a panel titled "Anxiety & Depression—How Can Dance Ed Help?" at the 2024 National Dance Education Conference in Bellevue, WA, on Oct. 1. The panelists also included TXST Dance Alumnus Carisa Armstrong , an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and Juliana Williams, 9 - 12 grade dance educator from Dallas ISD. [3] Brandon Gonzalez presented his class, Spatial Contact, at the 15th annual Texas Dance Improvisation Festival held at the University of North Texas in Denton. The festival featured an international roster of artists and welcomed over 200 attendees. Gonzalez also serves on the festival’s advisory board and curatorial committee. Michelle Nance presented "HinterTerra" at the Women in Dance Leadership Conference, Los Angeles. The work is a collaboration with Ana Baer , Heike Salzer , Kim Olson and Richard D. Hall .
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Ana Baer's film UrbáTerra
Jonathan Pattiwael (bottom left) co-taught a workshop titled "Groove as Somatic Practice" with Organi City at Texas Dance Improvisation Festival in October as part of a larger research project pertaining to street dance and somatic practice. UPCOMING EVENTS
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Ana Carolina Brotons presented on a panel titled "Building Community Through Cohorts"
The Division of Dance presents: The annual concert for graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance and Choreography seniors. This year’s concert entitled The State of Human Affairs , showcases the creativity, intellectuality and versatility of each artist upon their completion of this degree. When: November 14-16, 2024 Location: Evans Auditorium Cost: $8-$15 Contact: Lauren Jurgemeyer theatre@txstate.edu Campus Sponsor: Department of Theatre and Dance
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Kaysie Seitz Brown and Amanda McCorkle presented on a panel titled " Anxiety & Depression—How Can Dance Ed Help?"
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donia (Leunora Kalikji), Philippines (John Paul Luansing Sori- ano), Saudi Arabia (Reham Ali Alshaban), South Korea (Seon Min Shin), Sri Lanka (Dussantha Sanjeewa Kumara Liyadipita) and Vietnam (Bao Thanh Nguyen) participated in a presenta- tion and discussion about fake news and press freedoms led by Martinez. Over lunch, the group met with undergraduate and graduate students and got to meet Dr. John Fleming, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, and Dr. Judy Oskam, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Com- munication. Afterward, they toured the Trinity Building and met with University Star Editor-in-Chief Marisa Nuñez and Director and Adviser Laura Krantz . They also visited Live Oak Hall, saw the new television studio, which is home to Bobcat Update news broadcast, and learned from Eun Jeong Lee how the studio is used by undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. [1] The 2024 Digitally Engaged Learning (DEL) conference was hosted by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Singapore September 25–27, 2024. Since 2014 Texas State University has coordinat- ed this annual conference with the University of Arts London, Penn State University, and Parsons School of Design. DEL is a place to share, explore, and evolve digitally engaged teaching and learning in art and design higher education. This year’s conference was the first in person event since the pandemic, and attracted over one hundred delegates from over 15 institu- tions and 8 countries. Judy Oskam and Claudia Roeschmann co-presented the interactive session “Using Behavior Design to Reduce Faculty Stress” in a hybrid format: Claudia in Singapore and Judy join- ing via zoom. https://www.digitallyengagedlearning.net/2024/ [2] STUDENT ACCOLADES SJMC students AnaBelle Elliott (Journalism) and Emma Vega (PR) served as moderators for “Bobcats, Let’s Talk: A Student Led Panel on the Presidential Election” held in LBJSC. PR major Cayla Sims , and electronic media majors Kaylie Kruk and Ashely Waters were selected for the panel, which included students from across the university. The event was sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and Engagement. [3] The Texas State Student Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) attended the Jazz about Journalism Confer- ence in New Orleans, Sept. 12 to Sept. 15. The conference brought together SPJ Chapters Region 8 and 12 for a day full of conversation and networking.
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Advertising, Digital Media Innovation, Electronic Media, Mass Communication, Journalism, & Public Relations
Texas State's Mass Communication Week Celebrates Legacy, University's 125th Anniversary
Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Com- munication hosted its annual Mass Communication Week on October 7-11, 2024, featuring discussions with more than 80 industry leaders, alumni, and media professionals. The con- ference theme, "Legacy," aligned with the university's 125th anniversary celebration. Malik Mingo , Texas State alumnus and host of G reat Day Louisiana on WWL-TV, delivered the Michael S. George lecture. Carmen Tafolla , 2015 Texas poet laureate, served as the keynote speaker for the D. D. Hachar Visiting Hispan- ic Media Professionals Program, while Carlos Hernandez , broadcast journalist with Great Day Houston on KHOU, was featured as the alumni speaker. The event welcomed high school students from Laredo's Vidal M. Trevino School of Communication and Fine Arts. Students engaged in practical sessions including Digital Marketing in Sports, Careers as a Content Creator, Intern- ship 101, Digital and Creative Services in City Government, Connecting Brands and Cultures with Dieste, and the Ex- ploring Graduate School Fair. The University Star and KTSW Radio held an open house, and faculty hosted a tour of the new TV studio at Live Oak Hall. University President Kelly Damphousse and First Lady Beth Damphousse were also featured speakers in Dr. Fluker’s class during the October after-party event. A highlight of Mass Comm Week 2024 was the panel "Bob- cat Legacy: Industry Pros Share Strategies for Success," featur- ing J.R. Gonzales , Sandy Pantlik , Pam Nemec , and Tim Hayden , who shared insights about leveraging their Texas State experiences into successful careers. You can find out more details about Mass Comm Week 2024 here: https://www.txstatemcweek.com/
FACULTY ACCOLADES Nandini Bhalla was invited as a co-panelist on a panel titled, “Unlocking Potential: AAPI Student Pathways to Marketing & Communication Careers.” This panel was organized by VOICES for AAPIs and featured Nandini Bhalla , of Texas State University; Fay Zifei Chen of the University of San Francisco; Wooyang Kim of Minnesota State University Moorhead; Emi Moriuchi of Rochester Institute of Technology; and Rouel Velasco of the University of Hawaii- West Oahu. The Pollack Group SVP Jackie Liu served as moderator. Dr. Kelly Kaufhold published two recent studies in peer-re- viewed journals. “Does Tribe Trump Facts? Novel Measures of Hostile Media” was published in September in Electronic News. The study found partisans were more likely to have a hostile reaction to a media message than to a media outlet. Kaufhold also published “Locating the Media’s Role in Empa- thy for Immigration” in Community Journalism. That study found that consuming local news softened negative attitudes about immigration, especially among viewers of partisan cable news. Dr. Kelly Kaufhold was a guest on Human Interest, a radio talk show on KZSM, San Marcos’ Community Radio Station on Thursday, October 3. Kaufhold and Stephanie Korcheck, a Texas State research coordinator who leads a lifelong learn- ing course on election issues, discussed the history of Ameri- can media and politics and the upcoming election. They will meet again on KZSM on Thursday, November 7, two days after the 2024 election. Gilbert D. Martinez and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication hosted 12 international journalists who are part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program on Sept. 20. Organized by GlobalAustin and assisted by State Department liaisons Nana Imamovic and Brion Johnson, journalists from Costa Rica (Jimena De Los Angeles Soto Vargas), Ghana (Beatrice Spio Garbrah and Thelma Naa Takyiwaa Tackie), Hong Kong (Yushu Lin), Ma- laysia (Hilala Bin Azmi and Chih Feng Lum), North Mace-
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Gilbert D. Martinez and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication hosted 12 international journalists who are part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program
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Judy Oskam and Claudia Roeschmann co-presented the interactive session “Using Behavior Design to Reduce Faculty Stress”
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AnaBelle Elliott (journalism) and Emma Vega (PR) served as moderators for “Bobcats, Let’s Talk: A Student Led Panel on the Presidential Election” held in LBJSC
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MUSIC Music, Music Studies, Performance, & Sound Recording Technology FACULTY ACCOLADES
Relations and Cultural Diplomacies in Early African American Musical Theatre at its international conference in Manila, Philippines. Last but not least, the LBJ Presidential Library hosted its 2024 National Educator Summer Institute and invited Schüler to present a workshop on African American Music and Culture in the Late-Nineteenth Century. Holly Wissler lectured at the 2024 International GLOMUS Camp in Nepal. GLOMUS focuses on in-depth intercultural exchanges and presentations that are directly in line with Wissler’s history of research and publications about high-altitude cultures (Himalayas, Andes) and work with UNESCO in the field. ALUMNI ACCOLADES Marty Lenard , Director of Fine Arts for New Braunfels ISD, has written a new book, Bridging the Budget Gap: Federal Grants Guide for Fine Art Teachers and Campus Leaders , that aims to introduce federal grants to fine art teachers and campus leaders. The goal of this book is to provide information to begin exploring federal grants for a fine arts program and discuss different ideas of implementation. Teachers and campus leaders can learn how grants that might be available for them to use can have a positive impact on their fine art programs. This book provides ideas for K-12 campuses with music, dance, art, and theatre departments on how they can use Title I, II, and IV grants for their classrooms. Coty Raven Morris has been nominated for the second consecutive year for the Grammy Music Educator Award, one of twenty-five semi-finalists from across the country. Morris is currently the Hinckley Assistant Professor of Music Education and Social Justice at Portland State University and the founder of Being Human Together, a budding music education community striving to normalize difficult topics in our field through conversation and connection. See Coty Raven Morris named a semifinalist for Grammy 2025 Music Educator Award | Portland State University
Michael Ippolito, Associate Professor of Composition , delivered a Dean’s Seminar entitled “In Defense of Un- productive Time.”
Praised by the New York Times for his “polished orchestration” that
Daris Hale received a Fulbright Scholar Award for Teaching and Research in Nepal for the fall of 2024. Hale will spend the semester researching and lecturing at Kathmandu University. [1] Lynn Ledbetter performed on October 4, 2024, as guest artist on recital with Stephanie Meyers (violin) and Nayeli Dousa (piano) at the University of Texas at El Paso. While in residence there, she gave a presentation for string pedagogy students and a master class for violin students. [2] Alec D. Scherer presented two spoken sessions at the 2024 Biennial National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Music Research and Teacher Education Conference in Atlanta. Scherer was the lead author and presenter of a study entitled "Admissions and Selection Criteria for Doctoral Music Education Programs" which he conducted and presented with Drs. Mark Belfast, Ann Harrington, and D. Gregory Springer all from Florida State University. The second presentation was entitled "Undergraduate Music Students’ Self-Reports of Conducting Anxiety" which Scherer presented with co- authors Drs. Brad Regier (Kansas State University), Melissa Baughman (Oklahoma State University), and Brian Silvey (University of Missouri). Both sessions were well attended and concluded with a lively discussion of the topics. Founded in 1907, the NAfME is the only national association that addresses all aspects of music education. Membership consists of over 57,000 teacher members and the organization is responsible for supporting and publishing several top tier music education journals. [3] Nico Schüler presented the paper “Late Nineteenth- Century ‘Authentic’ African American Minstrel and Jubilee Ensembles” at the 2024 National Conference of the Society for American Music in Detroit. At the XVI International Musicological Conference in Belgrade, Serbia, he presented a paper on Music beyond the Concert Hall during the Late- Nineteenth Century. The International Federation of Theatre Research (IFTR) invited Schüler to present on Intercultural
“glitters, from big-shoulders brass to eerily floating strings,” Michael Ippolito’s music has been performed by leading musicians in venues around the world. Drawing on a rich musical background of classical and folk music, and taking inspiration from visual art, literature, and other art forms, he has forged a distinctive musical voice in a body of work spanning orchestral, chamber, and vocal mu- sic. His orchestral music has been performed by the Chicago Symphony, Dallas Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Milwaukee Sympho- ny, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and Albany Symphony, among others. His chamber music has been performed by renowned ensembles like the Attacca Quartet, Miro Quartet, Tesla Quartet, and Hub New Music, and his vocal music has been championed by sopranos Joèlle Harvey and Lindsay Kesselman, mezzo-sopra- no Daveda Karanas, and baritone Will Liver- man. Highlights of his 2024-25 season include Oc- tober performances of his music presented by the Newfoundland Symphony in Canada and by the Dalasinfoniettan in Sweden. In March, his work for shamisen and string quartet will be presented at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC. He has received commissions from numerous organizations, including Carnegie Hall, The Florida Orchestra, Chamber Music America, Vocal Arts DC, and Staatstheater Darmstadt, and he has received numerous awards, from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, The Juilliard School, and ASCAP.
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Daris Hale received a Fullbright Scholar Award for Teaching and Research in Nepal for the fall of 2024
MICHAEL IPPOLITO In Defense of Unproductive Time Dean John Fleming cordially invites you to a presentation and reception honoring Dr. Michael Ippolito, Associate Professor of Composition in the School of Music at Texas State University.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 , 2024 Presentation: 5:15 - 6:15 pm Wine & Hors D’ oeuvres Reception: 6:15 - 7:00 pm Performing Arts Center - Recital Hall
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Lynn Ledbetter, performed as a guest artist on recital with Stephanie Meyers and Nayeli Dousa at the University of Texas at El Paso
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Alec D. Scherer presented two spoken sessions at the 2024 Biennial National Association for Music Education
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THEATRE Acting, Musical Theatre, Performance and Production, Teacher Certification in Theatre,
Syd Rushing was selected for mentorship as a playwright this summer at the Kennedy Center for the Black Playwright's Gathering. Rushing also placed for the top playwrights in North Carolina through the Capitol Arts Guild. As part of the contest, his new piece Terrance Town was workshopped with NCPL Playwright's Symposium with celebrated playwright Aaron Posner. STUDENT ACCOLADES Out of 1200 writers, Amber Adamez made the quarter finals in ScreenCraft's 2024 Short Film Screenplay Competition with her script Damage Gets Done . Janelle Austin's feature-length script, The Paperman ad- vanced to the second round at the Austin Film Festival. Her TV script B.B.Y.O Gordo also earned an excellent score of seven on the Black List online competition. Krystal Bennett (P&P '24) has secured a position as a project manager with Texas Scenic Company in Houston. Magnus Bishop , over the summer, had a showing of his short film at the San Diego Comic Con! He served on the panel at the convention as well. For his next project, he is turning Gas Station Vampire into a short film. [4] Kierstyn Born (P&P '25) is currently a Production Technician for Austin ISD's Performing Arts Center where they coordinate live events and performances for the school district and city, such as UIL One-Act Play, in addition to working with private vendors. She also freelances with Stage Alliance and the Austin Scottish Rite Theater. [5] Corazon Campos (P&P '26) has earned a position on the entertainment team for the newest theme park to hit the DFW metro area (Peppa Pig Theme Park) slated to open summer of 2025. Mia Kaplan (MT 2025) plays the lead role in the film Empire Waist , with Rainn Wilson playing her father. Here’s a recent interview with Mia Jamias Hughes (BFA Acting ’28) has been nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for their performance in The Little Mermaid [6]
Technical Production, & Theatre FACULTY ACCOLADES
Linda Nenno Breining appeared as Mrs. Venable in Filigree Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer in Austin in October. Cheri Prough DeVol , designed the scenery and MFA Design student Emma Bayless designed the lighting for the Beck Center for the Arts production of Beautiful , directed by Scott Spence. This regional premiere of the popular musical, opened in Cleveland on July 11. Christine Howey's review in the Cleveland Scene said: “Director Scott Spence keeps the pace moving, thanks in part to Cheri Prough DeVol 's slick two-level set with sliding doors that keeps multiple singers and groups appearing and disappearing with admirable seamlessness.” [1] Cheri Prough DeVol , designed the scenery for the Beck Center for the Arts production Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys , directed by William Roudebush. The production opened in Cleveland on September 12. Yesenia García Herrington directed the world pre- miere of Prima's Guide to Funerals by Leonard Madrid. She collaborated with recent grad, Jennifer Gonzalez (MFA '24) who designed the lights for Prima's Guide to Funerals and Baskerville as part of Creede Repertory Theatre's 59th Season in Creede, CO. [2] Nadine Mozon has been nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for her performance in The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body . MacKenzie Mulligan’s lighting design for The Wizard of Oz at San Pedro Playhouse was nominated for an Alamo Theater Arts Council Globe Award for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical. [3] Andy Park conceived and directed Wonder of Water for Shedd Aquarium’s annual gala in Chicago, featuring dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and macaws, raising over $2.1 million for global environmental initiatives.
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Cheri Prough DeVol, designed the scenery and MFA Design Student Emma Bayless designed the lighting for the Beck Center for the Arts production of Beautiful
Mangus Bishop had a film showing at the San Diego Comic Con. He served on a panel at the convention
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Yesenia Garcia Herrington directed the world premiere of Prima's Guide to Funerals by Leonard Madrid
Kierstyn Born is currently a Production Technician for Austin ISD's Performing Arts Center where they coordinate live events and performances
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MacKenzie Mulligan lighting design for The Wizard of Oz at San Pedro Playhouse was nominated for an Alamo Theater Arts Council Globe Award
Jamias Hughes has been nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for their performance in The Little Mermaid
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Maxwell Hanesworth (BFA Acting '24) started his run of Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams with The Filigree Theatre as George Holly. Matt Linder's TV script made it to the quarterfinals of Final Draft's The Big Break Screenwriting Competition. Ricardo Lozano (BFA Acting '23) played Jesús in Moth- er of God by Ricardo Pérez González in the annual San Diego Latinx New Play Festival at La Jolla Playhouse. Vivian Noble (Acting '23) and Devin Finn (Acting ‘11) have been nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award for their performance in Clyde’s .
Taylor Joree Scorse (BFA Acting '15) stars in the short film Her House , which took home the award for Scariest Film at Popcorn Frights, screened at Alamo Drafthouse's 2024 Fantastic Fest, and most recently was nominated for Best Horror Short at FilmQuest! Spencer Stevenson (BFA Acting '19) will be a series regular in the upcoming Tubi comedy series, The Z-Suite . He plays Elliot, "a character with his head in the clouds and his feet in 6-inch heels." Director Kaycee Swierc (BFA Acting '20) opens Gloria by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama.
Amelia Hobson (P&P '25) completed a stage management internship at New Works in San Antonio. In her position she stage managed five shows, created and facilitated a one-week camp consisting of 15 young actors, and also performed the role of Patty/Ensemble in the final production of the sum- mer, School of Rock . She was offered a new contract to stage manage their production of SIX: Teen Edition ! New Works is a non-profit organization that provides accessible theatre educa- tion through performance opportunities and scholarships for students interested in performing arts, backstage and on stage. Alyssa Hurtado (BFA Acting '26) played Thomasina Coverly in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at Austin Playhouse. Abby Littrell (P&P '25) performed as Kate and Chutney in Legally Blonde at Zilker Hillside Theatre as part of their 65th annual summer musical. [7] Daniela Recabarren (BFA Acting '26) and Kat Adams ('23) co-star in the two-woman production of Funny, Like an Abor- tion by Rachel Bublitz at The Vortex. [8] Amanda Jo Vinklarek (P&P '25) played Anne Bonny in Trea- sure Island at the Bastrop Opera House this summer as part of their '24 summer season. She also took on the responsibilities of Associate Combat Choreographer and Fight Captain for this production. [9] ALUMNI ACCOLADES Diego Arroyo Aceves (BFA Acting '24) plays Emilio in Zach Theatre's production of Luna as part of their Family Series. Roberta Colindrez (BFA Acting '08) stars alongside Shailene Woodley, Zachary Quinto, Barbie Ferreira, in Emmy® Award nominee Leslye Headland's play, Cult of Love on Broadway. Previews begin November 20th. Henry DelBello (BFA Acting '24) received critical ac- claim for his performance as Roggie, in Light Switch by Dave Osmundsen at Open Space Arts in Chicago. Sydney Deone Cooper (BFA Acting '24) returns to Texas Shakespeare for their annual Roadshow! Syd will perform as Horatio, Rosencrantz, and Player Queen in Hamlet and in Shakespeare's Greatest Hits, as Celia in As You Like It and Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream . Brandon Doan (P&P '23) is now represented by Pastori- ni Bosby in Houston.
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Abby Littrell performed as Kate and Chutney in Legally Blonde at Zilker Hillside Theatre
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Daniela Recabarren and Kat Adams co-star in the two- women production of Funny, Like an Abortion
DEPARTMENT ACCOLADES Our Town had a successful run in the Texas State Theatre Department Season. The production featured faculty member and artist in residence Eugene Lee in the role of stage manager and featured many talented Bobcats in- cluding: Illiana Perez , Nicholas May , Drew Dinson , Oliva Rodriguez Smith , Kevin Engel , Ronish Reneus , Jack Penzola , Meagan Majors , Jakob Jankowski , Silas Read Boone , Miguel Gayton , Colby Raasch , Cosi Arthur , Michelle Ko , Oliver Knight , Nathan Batchell , Faraz Mobli , and Sammy Arungwa . The production featured designs by: Emma Hansen Bayless , Jack Smith , Paige Blackwell , Cody Rodriguez and was stage managed by Ileanna Villalobos and directed by Neil Patrick Stewart .
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Amanda Jo Vinklarek played Anne Bonny in Treasure Island
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