The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost has announced the winners for the Research Initiative Awards and Creative Activity Initiative Awards. All winners will be honored during the Office of Research and Graduate Studies Awards event that will be held in April.
Unit: Wonsook Kim School of Art
University names outstanding researcher and creative activity award winners
The Office of the Provost named Dr. Lara Hansfield and Dr. Aslihan Spaulding winners of the Outstanding University Researcher Award, and Dr. Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum and Tyler Lotz winners of the Outstanding University Creative Activity Award.
MFA Biennial on view through February 21 at University Galleries
University Galleries of Illinois State University is pleased to present the MFA Biennial from January 21 through February 21, 2021.
Illinois State University Wonsook Kim School of Art presents the spring 2021 Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Beginning January 26 and running through April 6, each lecture will begin at 7 p.m. and will be offered via Zoom.
An interview with Distinguished Professor Emeritus, James D. Butler
Recently Professor Sarah Smelser met with Illinois State University’s Distinguished Professor Emeritus James D. Butler, one of the founders of Normal Editions.
Alum Jason Mack creates the world’s largest glass Christmas tree
Illinois State Wonsook Kim School of Art alum and glass artist Jason Mack ’08 has been building the world’s largest Christmas tree made of glass.
At the Table dinner discussion, register by December 17
At the Table, a virtual dinner discussion, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 20. The discussion will center around sharing strategies and thoughts on creating spaces and conversations that are inclusive, respectful, and honest.
The 36th Annual Printmakers’ Exhibition and Sale virtual event going strong and running through January 22
Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the Printmakers’ Exhibition and Sale will be virtual this year. The event is open, online only, now through January 22, 2021.
Art education students gain experience, give back through children’s classes
The art teacher education program within the Wonsook Kim School of Art focuses on realistic experiences in the field to help their teacher candidates grow as educators and to teach them the importance of giving back to the community.
Day in the life: Senior balances academics, work during the pandemic
In early November, University Marketing and Communications Photographer Michelle Hassel followed senior Chris Aaron through a typical day in their life as a Redbird.