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Simon Estes presented with honorary doctoral degree from Juilliard School of Music

As part of its 2022 commencement ceremony, The Juilliard School of Music presented Simon Estes with an honorary doctoral degree on May 20. Estes, the music and theatre department’s F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist-in-Residence since 2000, is an internationally recognized opera singer and philanthropist. Estes is also a Juilliard alumnus. He also received an honorary … Continue reading Simon Estes presented with honorary doctoral degree from Juilliard School of Music

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Deb Marquart earns Silver Medal honors for her most recent book

Deb Marquart, Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of English, has earned Silver Medal honors from the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for her most recent book, “The Night We Landed on the Moon: Essays Between Exile & Belonging.” Marquart won the award in the Memoir category. The IBPA awards, which includes over 50 categories recognizing … Continue reading Deb Marquart earns Silver Medal honors for her most recent book

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Ames Community Arts Council recognizes Iowa State music and theatre faculty

Two members of the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre were recognized by the Ames Community Arts Council at their annual Arts Awards Celebration held at Stephens Auditorium on May 15, 2022. Michael Golemo, director of bands and University Professor, received the 2022 Bill Pelz Arts Advocacy Award and Cason Murphy, assistant professor … Continue reading Ames Community Arts Council recognizes Iowa State music and theatre faculty

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Daniela Dimitrova invited to speak at University of Salzburg, Austria

Daniela Dimitrova, professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, was invited to speak at the University of Salzberg in Austria. Dimitrova spoke with students and faculty about her book “Global Journalism: Understanding World Media Systems” in early May. Published by Rowman & Littlefield, “Global Journalism” provides an overview of the key issues in … Continue reading Daniela Dimitrova invited to speak at University of Salzburg, Austria

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Leslie Ginder appointed co-lead of National Association of Colleges and Employers group

Leslie Ginder, student and employer relations coordinator in Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services, was recently appointed co-lead of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Serving/Recruiting Students with Disabilities Affinity Group. The group will provide expertise and insights regarding: education programs fostering diverse perspectives and content development; membership engagement and networking activities; and … Continue reading Leslie Ginder appointed co-lead of National Association of Colleges and Employers group

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Danise Jones earns 2021 Professional and Scientific Council CYtation Award

Danise Jones, graduate student services specialist in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, is among the Iowa State University staff who have been recognized with a Professional and Scientific Council CYtation Award. CYtation Awards honor and celebrate Professional and Scientific employees, particularly those who might not otherwise receive public recognition. These employees go … Continue reading Danise Jones earns 2021 Professional and Scientific Council CYtation Award

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Amy Rutenberg earns Margaret W. Moore and John M. Moore Research Fellowship

Amy Rutenberg, associate professor in the Department of History, was granted the Margaret W. Moore and John M. Moore Research Fellowship by Swarthmore College. As part of the fellowship, Rutenberg will conduct research at the Swarthmore College Peace Collection for the larger book project, “In the Service of Peace: Peace Activism and Military Service in … Continue reading Amy Rutenberg earns Margaret W. Moore and John M. Moore Research Fellowship