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First graduate degree in the College of the Arts approved
November 11, 2020
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved the first graduate degree for Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts, a Master of Arts in Art and Design. The new program, which will be housed in the College’s School of Art and Design, features three tracks in digital animation, art education and museum studies.
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KSU School of Music to present free holiday concert
November 10, 2020
The holidays are coming early this year as Kennesaw State University’s School of Music will present their annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Nov. 14th, at 8 p.m. The popular concert will be live streamed free via ArtsKSU Virtual, and a simple reservation is all that is required. Featuring appearances by KSU's top ensembles, faculty, and soloists, the Holiday Concert offers something for everyone in this all-out holiday extravaganza. Musical selections scheduled for this year include traditional holiday favorites, both secular and sacred. Scheduled performances include a mix of two favorites from last year, seven new recordings and four live pieces.
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Kennesaw State to present 2nd Faculty Research in the Arts Colloquium
November 06, 2020
Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts will present its second Faculty Research in the Arts Colloquium on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Hosted by the College of the Arts Research Advisory Committee, the event is virtual and free; a simple reservation is all that is required to watch online. The rich research projects showcased consider the many roles that the arts play in fostering human development and well-being. Presenters include Caroline Clark from the Department of Dance; Jonathan Fisher and Diana Gregory from the School of Art and Design; Harry Price from the School of Music, and Charles Parrott from the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies.
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KSU's Theatre and Performance Studies to present "Water by the Spoonful"
October 27, 2020
The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University will present the drama “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegría Hayes, Nov. 3-8. The performance is virtual and free with a simple reservation. Heartrending, funny, and ultimately hopeful, this Pulitzer prize-winning play charts multiple paths towards recovery for characters who are haunted by war, drug addiction, and broken families. As the play travels between online and real worlds, we are reminded that human connections and authentic relationships in both worlds rescue us from despair and make us whole.
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KSU Department of Dance to present "Threshold"
October 20, 2020
Kennesaw State University’s Department of Dance will present “Threshold” Nov. 12-14, via ArtsKSU Virtual. The performances are free of charge and only a simple reservation is required to watch. “Threshold” celebrates the diverse artistic voices of the KSU Dance community through original works performed by the award-winning KSU Dance Company, in the first dance-for-camera event for Kennesaw State.
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Acworth Police Department Holds Memorial Dedication Ceremony
October 13, 2020
The Acworth Police Department held a public ceremony on October 6 to dedicate a memorial sculpture designed and crafted by students of Kennesaw State University’s (KSU) Master Craftsman Program. The striking columns, in stainless steel featuring power-coated blue steel plates on each top, are located at the entrance to the Acworth Police Department (APD) at 4440 Acworth Industrial Drive in Acworth.
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ArtsKSU to present 8th Annual Coming-Out Monologues: Stories of Empowerment
October 06, 2020
Kennesaw State University (KSU) LGBTQ Resource Center and the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present the 8th Annual Coming-Out Monologues (COM) on October 8 and 9, in celebration of National Coming Out Day. This year, the production will once again include stories from KSU students, staff, and members of the community beyond KSU. The wide array of stories captures experiences of lesbian, non-binary, gay and transgender folxs, as well as advocates, allies, parents, and friends.
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KSU School of Music Jazz students learn how to build home recording studios
September 29, 2020
Musicians who still want to work in a COVID-19 world can benefit greatly from a home recording studio. However, trying to figure out how to get started, what equipment is required, and how to use it effectively is a job in itself. A quick Google search for “how to build a home recording studio” nets over 78 million results. Kennesaw State University (KSU) School of Music (SOM) professors in the jazz concentration have made it much easier for their students by offering unique masterclasses on how to create a professional home recording studio, keeping in mind that student budgets vary widely.
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ArtsKSU Virtual to present "Grace, or the Art of Climbing"
September 22, 2020
Kennesaw State University College of the Arts Department of Theatre and Performance Studies (TPS) will present L.M. Feldman’s “Grace, or the Art of Climbing” September 29 through October 4. All performances will be streamed live for free through ArtsKSUVirtual.com; a simple registration is all that is required to watch online.
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In Memoriam: ArtsKSU Patron Emily Bourne Grigsby
September 18, 2020
Ivan Pulinkala, dean of the College of the Arts, announced today that Kennesaw State University (KSU) College of the Arts patron Ms. Emily Bourne Grigsby passed away September 17 at the age of 98. Ms. Grigsby, an opera singer and accomplished artist, was an avid supporter of the arts at KSU.