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- Recent DVC alum wins national Silver ADDY award by the American Advertising FederationIn May, UWM celebrated its latest group of graduates moving on from academia and into their next chapter. For some graduates, it has not taken long to receive recognition that provides a valuable boost to the start of their professional careers. Recent graduate Gisselle Dominguez (BFA 2024, Design & Visual Communication) has since been recognized by the American Advertising Federation with a Silver ADDY Award in Student Packaging at their national competition for her brand campaign …
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- Walker’s Point Center of the Arts announces immersive exhibition by Jovanny Hernandez Caballero ’24Walker’s Point Center of the Arts announced Jovanny Hernandez Caballero’s Featured Member Exhibition: VE’E (the Mixtec word for home) which is a recently completed 7 year project where he documented his journey visiting Oaxaca, Mexico — the birthplace of his parents. Harnessing the power of analog photography, Jovanny unveils a …
- Art & Design faculty Jessica Meuninck Ganger recognized by Milwaukee Arts BoardThe Milwaukee Arts Board has named its 2024 Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Among the Friends of the Arts is Jessica Meuninck Ganger (Associate Professor, Printmaking & Book Arts; Area Head, Printmaking & Book Arts). The awards recognize individuals who give …
- PSOA lecturer’s movie about his Chinese immigrant experience featured on CBS 58Filmmaker Yinan Wang (Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation & New Genres) was recently featured on CBS 58 reflecting on his film, "Decoupling," in advance of screenings at the Milwaukee Film Festival. The film documents his family's experience during the pandemic, highlighting their journey to reunite with their daughter amidst the challenges …
- Bel Canto Chorus names Jonathan Laabs ’17 as next artistic directorMilwaukee Magazine reports that the Bel Canto Chorus has named its next artistic director, Johnathan Laabs (MM 2017, Choral Conducting). Laabs assumes the role following the retirement of Music Director Richard Hynson and Assistant Conductor Michelle Hynson. Laabs has been an active conductor, clinician, performer, and music educator throughout the …
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