Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

Tantrum Theater’s “Pride and Prejudice” allows students to take risks with creative designs

October 30, 2024 4 min

According to the opening line of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” one of life’s universal truths is that “a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” Tantrum Theater’s adaptation of the seminal novel explores the implications of this statement, all while proving yet another universal truth: a play is nothing without scenic design.

Community Engagement

Tantrum Theater and Invisible Ground present West State Street Cemetery History Tour on Nov. 16

October 28, 2024 2 min

Tantrum Theater has partnered with Invisible Ground to develop a Historic Walking Tour of West State Street Cemetery created by students from the Athens Middle School's Andrew Jackson Davison Club.

Visiting artists

School of Dance builds community for first-year students through innovative program and performance opportunity

October 28, 2024 3 min

From Oct. 14-19, the School of Dance facilitated a residency with professional artist Katherine Ferrier thanks to support from an 1804 Fund awarded to Associate Dance Professor Christi Camper Moore.

An OHIO student plays a piano that was donated in memory of Richard D. and Arlene M. Wetzel

OHIO Community

Grand piano donated by former professor honors his legacy, benefits OHIO students

October 25, 2024 3 min

Dr. Richard Wetzel, who passed away in 2023, was a Professor Emeritus of Music History and Literature in the School of Music at Ohio University, where he taught for more than 50 years.

Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

October 22, 2024 4 min

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

Professor Matt Wanat is shown with Chen Wang, Jonah Mathison-Regan, and Paul Peters

OHIO Research

OHIO students, professor present at Midwest Popular Culture Association conference

October 22, 2024 2 min

Professor Matt Wanat of the Lancaster campus was joined by graduate students from film and interdisciplinary arts for the annual conference of the Midwest Popular Culture Association in Chicago.

Experiential Learning

An experience that kills - OHIO fine arts students help bring “Sweeney Todd” to life alongside fellow alums and community members

October 17, 2024 7 min

“Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd” from Oct. 18-20 at Stuart's Opera House, which features an array of OHIO faces from current students and employees to alumni among the cast, crew and orchestra.

Moore and some of her students at the Complexions Contemporary ballet performance in Columbus, Ohio.

Mini-Grant Program

Mini-grant program enhances engagement with first-year students

October 9, 2024 3 min

The Enhancing First-Year Student and Faculty Engagement Mini-Grant program offers instructors up to $1,000 annually to fund activities that foster engagement with first-year students. The program supports learning through hands-on, real-world experiences.

Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

October 6, 2024 4 min

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University community.

Alumni

Community Dance alumni reflect on impact of program

September 27, 2024 5 min

The first program of its kind in the country, the MA in Community Dance, offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in dance, often in community focused contexts.

Cultural exchange

School of Music unites with Ghanaian brass musicians for cultural exchange and performance

September 25, 2024 4 min

A blossoming partnership between the School of Music and Ghanaian musicians continues to develop in ways that benefit students and audience members alike.

Textiles from the exhibit “Wrapped in Culture: Beyond the Aesthetics of African and Southeast Asian Textiles

OHIO Events

Immerse yourself in culture with an African and Southeast Asian textile exhibit, presentation

September 23, 2024 3 min

Check out the fabrics of Africa and Southeast Asia and celebrate the official opening of the exhibit with a presentation by Andrea Frohne in Alden Library’s first floor on Thursday, Oct. 3.

The Athena Cinema expands Fall 2024 programming

September 18, 2024 4 min

After 15 months of partial closures to conduct necessary structural renovations, The Athena Cinema is proud to announce the re-opening of two of its theaters just in time for an expanded slate of fall programming.

The Ohio University Wind Symphony is shown performing

OHIO Events

OHIO Wind Symphony presents concert celebrating international collaboration, Ghanaian martial music

September 17, 2024 3 min

The Ohio University Wind Symphony will present a special concert on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Auditorium celebrating the martial music of Ghana.

OHIO community mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus George Sherman

September 13, 2024 5 min

Ohio University mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus George Sherman. A memorial will be held on the Baker Stage in Kantner Hall on Oct. 12 from 2-4 p.m.

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