Michigan Tech has launched a new virtual tour of campus and the local area. The Walker Arts and Humanities Center is included among the virtual walking tours. There are interactive panoramas of McArdle Theatre and the Rozsa Center for Performing Arts as well.
Over the years, the Rozsa Center has become known for the funny, dramatic or thoughtful performances, plays and musicals it puts on during its yearly season and the programming scheduled for its 2013-14 season will be no different.
“I’m always excited about all the seasons, but in particular I’m really excited about this coming season,” Rozsa Center Director Susanna Brent said. “We’re doing a lot of theater that’s close to my heart.”
Read more at the Mining Gazette, by Scott Viau.
During FinnFest 2013, artist Susanne Kilpela will have work displayed at the Gallerie Boheme, 423 Fifth Street in Calumet. The exhibit will include drawings and porcelain sculpture. The artist reception is on Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 7-9 pm.
Kilpela will be co-curating a group exhibition at the Rozsa Gallery. Five Contemporary Finnish-American Artists will exhibit paintings, bronze sculpture, paper and found object assemblages. The gallery reception is on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 5-7 pm.
Learn more about FinnFest 2013 and the event schedule.
Michigan Tech Employee Service Recognition Event
On May 15, faculty and staff members, along with their guests, gathered at the Memorial Union Ballroom for an awards dinner recognizing 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service to Michigan Tech.
Associate Professor of Theatre Debra Bruch was recognized for 25 years of service.
Emeritus Professor of Art Mary Ann Beckwith was recognized for 40 years of service.
Read more at Tech Today.
BEST IN SHOW
MTU President’s Award
“Dance of the Incubus #3” by Greg Green
FIRST PLACE 2D
MTU Provost’s Award
“Treasure of Youthful Virtues” by Brady R. Nelson
FIRST PLACE 3D
MTU Dean’s Award
“Wired” by David Masten
COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARD
“Good Citizens” by Ray Lahikainen
SECOND PLACE 2D
“Centennial No. 3 Shafthouse Stairs” by Peter V. Jablokow
SECOND PLACE 3D
“A Way of Being” by Sue Stephens
HONORABLE MENTION
“Manzanita Vessel” by Bill Wiard
“Quill” by Pam J. Beal
“Tamarack Bog, Autumn” by Eric Munch
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The Rozsa Center is pleased to announce the opening of the 2013 Great Lakes Showcase: An Annual Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts and Crafts, sponsored by Michigan Tech’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts. The public is invited to a reception for the artists on Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
According to Susie Kilpela, artist and longtime faculty member of the VPA, “I am happy to be involved in the GLS, a celebrated art exhibit at Michigan Tech.”
According to showcase coordinator Sarah Fayen Scarlett, “The Peoples’ Choice award gives visitors a chance to choose their favorite. Come in and vote for the piece you like best!”
Read more at Tech Today, by the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts.
Art Minors Display Their Work
Now through Friday, Dec. 21, six graduating seniors who are minoring in art are displaying their work on the south mezzanine of the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. They are:
Lindsey Licht–Exercise Science
Jeanette Head–Computer Science
Zhe Yang–Mechanical Engineering
Maxwell Lesatz–Civil Engineering
Jared Schuleter–Mechanical Engineering
Andrea Walvatne–Mechanical Engineering
There will also be a reception for the students, Friday, Dec. 14, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., with refreshments.
According to senior lecturer Sue Kilpela, the show features drawings, paintings and 3D work. “More importantly, these students display their commitment to the arts while achieving their other rigorous goals!” Kilpela says.
Licht and Schuleter also have art hanging in the State Representatives’ Anderson Office Building as part of the juried “Art in the House” project displaying work by Michigan’s fifteen public universities.
From Tech Today.
The Board of Control recognized three longtime employees for a total of 128 years of service to the University. Among them was Mary Ann Beckwith, who gave 39 years of service.
Read more at Michigan Tech News, by Jennifer Donovan.
Lindsey Licht, a fifth-year exercise science major, is also an artist, and two of her sketches have been selected for display in the House of Representatives Office Building in Lansing, part of the annual Art in the House exhibit.
Licht’s teacher is pleased. “I have had Lindsey in several art classes,” says Susan Kilpela, senior lecturer in visual and performing arts.
Read more at Michigan Tech News, by Dennis Walikainen.