From new book releases to play performances, NSF grants and a feature in an Amazon docuseries... the College of Arts and Sciences had a great year! Here is a look back at our top 5 moments of 2023.
1. UTPB Celebrates 50th Anniversary
We kicked off our celebration of the 50th anniversary this year and are excited to continue the celebration through 2024.
2. Multiple NSF Grants Received
The college received a total of around $1.2 million in NSF grants this year.
3. Art Department Filmed for Amazon Series
UTPB faculty Amy Kim and alumna Mariana Astete will be featured in the upcoming season of The Story of Art in America. The Amazon docuseries explores the role of art in American society and in diverse communities. Filming took place in the Nancy Fyfe Cardozier Gallery, where the artists showcased their artwork.
4. Theatre Minors Perform Love/Sick Play
Love/Sick, a play by John Cariani, captures the fundamental elements of human relationships. Not a typical comedy, Love/Sick is much darker as Cariani presents both love's positive and negative aspects. This play took us through the gambit of love relationships. Stay tuned for the announcement of their 2024 production!
5. Faculty Release Book
Clark Moreland and Jim Olson released the book, Eighty Steps: Tales on College Teaching. The book shares ideas and concepts to inspire instructors to promote student success in their classrooms. It includes contributions from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education faculty at UTPB. Topics include patience and empathy, student sense of belonging, encouragement, and learning from others.
