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01/28/2022
"Lively and Whimsical,” an exhibition of paintings by Southeast River Campus Department of Art and Design student artist Vickie Bollinger, opens today at Southeast’s Catapult Creative House. This body of work showcases the recent change in Bollinger’s style as she moves toward an abstract aesthetic. https://bit.ly/3gcMEhf
“Lively and Whimsical,” an exhibition of paintings by Southeast Missouri State University student artist Vickie Bollinger will be on view from Jan. 28 through Feb. 25 at Southeast’s Catapult Creative House.
01/28/2022
“This Is Only Temporary,” an exhibition of artworks by Southeast alumna (Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association) Candice Malyn Corgan opens today at the Arts Complex Gallery in the Southeast River Campus Arts Annex and Complex. In her work, Corgan highlights the absurdity found in the mundane by using humor and play to discuss bleak realities about contemporary culture. https://bit.ly/33UQklA
“This Is Only Temporary,” an exhibition of artworks by Southeast Missouri State University alumna Candice Malyn Corgan will be on view Jan. 28 through Feb. 25 at the Arts Complex Gallery in Southeast’s River Campus Arts Annex and Complex.
01/26/2022
Enjoy a magical night of song and dance with Southeast Missouri State University students at Southeast Conservatory Theatre’s Extravaganza on Feb. 15 at the Southeast River Campus. This year’s show includes a preview performance of “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” https://bit.ly/3KOoJDa
01/26/2022
The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University presents its Gala Festival Concert as a part of the Jazz Series Feb. 4 at the Southeast River Campus. The concert will feature the Jazz Ensembles at Southeast Missouri State University and jazz pianist and Hammond B-3 organist, Dr. Alton Merell. https://bit.ly/3KIEqM2
12/21/2021
. Southeast Missouri State University will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Jan. 4. Spring 2022 semester classes begin Jan. 18. Winter break hours for campus operations available at https://bit.ly/3mqX0hj
12/17/2021
. Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate the graduation of 626 fall graduates in two ceremonies on Dec. 18. https://bit.ly/3p6Pud4
Southeast Missouri State University will celebrate the graduation of 626 fall graduates in two ceremonies on Dec. 18, 2021. Ceremonies will be in the Show Me Center.
12/08/2021
The Catapult Press at Catapult Creative House is hosting a “Holiday Workshop” Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon. During this workshop, participants will create their own handprinted Christmas tree or menorah, hand-cut by Southeast Missouri State University students and faculty, to celebrate the winter holidays. https://bit.ly/331E4yE
12/07/2021
Terry Kolb Davis, artist, educator and Southeast Missouri State University graduate, will present the fall 2021 semester’s final installment of Southeast River Campus Department of Art and Design's “After Hours: Conversations on Art and Culture” lecture Dec. 9 via Zoom. Davis will discuss his view of public murals as well as the history of his practice with the subject. https://bit.ly/3DxXGXT
12/06/2021
“The Call of the Void,” an exhibition of works by Southeast Missouri State University student artists is on display through Jan. 21 at Catapult Creative House. The exhibition features various media including painting, sculpture, digital art and photography. Rather than adhering to a particular theme, the students’ combined work demonstrates a stylistic patchwork of creative thoughts and ideas. https://bit.ly/3GmZCUG
12/06/2021
. Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of History and Anthropology, in partnership with the Bollinger Center for Regional History at Southeast Missouri St. University and Special Collections and Archives, Southeast Missouri State University at Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University, will feature the work of Public History Graduate Program, Southeast Missouri State University graduate students in two virtual exhibits. https://bit.ly/3EugbxL
12/03/2021
Congratulations to Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, professor and chair of the SEMO Dept. of Mass Media at Southeast Missouri State University, for being awarded the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (part of the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program) for her 4,010 hours of service to the community. https://bit.ly/3djwSji
12/03/2021
Celebrate the holiday season at the Southeast River Campus with events by the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University, Southeast River Campus Department of Art and Design, and Southeast Conservatory Theatre, including:
- The Big Band Christmas Jukebox Dec. 3 and 4
- Holiday Art Sale Dec. 3 and 4
- Wind Symphony’s “A Christmas Spectacular” Holiday Concert Dec. 7
- Percussion Ensemble’s Family Holiday Concert Dec. 11 https://bit.ly/3ogCvoJ
12/03/2021
Trae Mitten, formerly associate dean of students for student advocacy and support at Southeast Missouri State University, has been named the Dean of Students. Mitten started in this role Dec. 1, 2021. https://bit.ly/3EsYYVu
11/19/2021
Nine members of the Southeast Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra have been selected to be part of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) All-Collegiate Orchestra. The Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University students will be performing in a large symphonic orchestra at the Missouri Music Educator’s Conference on Jan. 28. https://bit.ly/3qTY1S6
11/18/2021
“Perspectives of Inclusion,” an exhibition of works by Southeast River Campus Department of Art and Design student artists Aaron McIntosh, Kaiola Sooman and Wendell T. Stapleton II, is on view through Dec. 3 at The Nest Gallery at the Southeast River Campus. In this exhibition, the artists attempt to challenge the meaning and value of inclusion through works that can be viewed as inclusive and/or exclusive. https://bit.ly/3cxHw5v
11/18/2021
“Ordinary Thoughts,” an exhibition of ceramic works by Southeast River Campus Department of Art and Design student artist Seraphina McAteer, is on view through Dec. 3 at Southeast Missouri State University's Catapult Creative House. In “Ordinary Thoughts,” McAteer's artwork pushes back against the notion of realism and the inclination for perfection, and focuses on letting go and allowing materials and simple gestures to direct the work and play a role in the final form. https://bit.ly/3Cr8wyd
11/17/2021
Offices will be closed and classes will not be in session Nov. 22-26 as Southeast Missouri State University observes the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will reconvene and regular office hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. will resume Monday, Nov. 29. Read more for campus operations: https://bit.ly/3HvcaLe
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