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Laura Marsolek’s (Visual Arts 2009) Study of Jewelry Brings Her Across the Globe
Laura MarsolekPortions of this article are excerpted from the Ortonville Independent.
August 3, 2020
Studying the cultural and historical significance of jewelry adornment took her to places like Italy, Kosovo, and India, working alongside noted scholars and master artisans. But Laura Marsolek…
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Audrey Beyer (Music 2015) Co-Hosts on Classical MPR’s “Project DJ”
Audrey BeyerJuly 8, 2020
On July 3rd, Audrey Beyer (Music 2015) co-hosted on Classical Minnesota Public Radio’s “Project DJ.” Beyer graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth in 2019 with a BA in Music and Voice. We caught up with…
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Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995) Receives 2020 McKnight Fellowship for Media Artists
Missy WhitemanJune 10, 2020
Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995) has been named one of four Minnesota artists selected to receive the 2020 McKnight Fellowship for Media Artists. The other fellows are David J. Buchanan of Minneapolis, Cy Dodson of Minneapolis, and…
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Oliver Lee Cygan (Visual Arts 2016) Selected as Student Speaker for UMD Graduation
Oliver Lee CyganMay 14, 2020
University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is honoring its 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. It will be a commencement for the history books with the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Rachel Coyne (Visual Arts 1994) Writes Second Book, Amy Abts (Theater 1994) Provides Illustration
Rachel Coyne (Visual Arts 1994) has written the second book in her Antigone Ravynn Young Adult series. Coyne’s classmate Amy Abts (Theater 1994) provided the cover art for the 2020 published Dante’s Circle. The book is available in e-book format through Amazon.
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Eleanor Koster (Visual Arts 2019) Curates “Lost & Found” Exhibition
Eleanor KosterMarch 9, 2020
Eleanor Koster (Visual Arts 2019) is a contractor at Perpich this year, working closely with the Studio Arts department. One day, while sifting through the frame room, Koster discovered boxes of artwork. “This can’t just sit here…
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Tyler Jensen (Media Arts 2003) Shares New Documentary with Perpich Students
Tyler Jensen & Tory PetersonTyler Jensen (Media Arts 2003) visited with Perpich students on October 21st, 2019, as part of our Common Experience program. Jensen was in town promoting his new documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street which…
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Lisa Swenson (Literary Arts 1996) receives the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Lisa Swenson (Literary Arts 1996) has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Swenson teaches sixth grade science at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, Louisiana. The award is the nation’s highest honor for teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
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Orlando Hunter (Dance 2009) Visits Perpich as a Guest Artist
Orlando Hunter (Dance 2009) visited Perpich Arts High School as a guest artist for Dance and Theater students in mid-September. Hunter spent several days working with the students. He taught movement from the African diaspora, concentrating on the storytelling aspects while teaching movement from…
