PSFA E-CONNECT
November 2007
Welcome to PSFA E-Connect, an electronic newsletter for alumni and friends of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA). We hope you enjoy this summary of SDSU and PSFA news.
A Message from Dean Joyce Gattas
The 2007 wildfires are almost contained, and while SDSU's physical campus was spared any harm all of our lives were affected by the terrible events of last week. As a community, SDSU responded to help those in need in many ways, from student volunteers at QUALCOMM stadium and other evacuation sites to KPBS's real-time coverage. As far as we know, none of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts faculty and staff lost their homes in the fires. We encourage any students that were affected to contact Rosa Moreno, Division of Student Affairs, at r1moreno@mail.sdsu.edu or call (619) 594-2851.
We pledge our ongoing support to the community to assist in the rebuilding process.
Joyce
School of Journalism and Media Studies Launched November 1
Alumni, faculty and local media professionals celebrated the official opening of the school on Thursday, Nov. 1 with an event at KPBS. Among the approximately 150 guests in attendance were distinguished journalists and SDSU alumni Armen Keteyian ('76) and George Lewis ('64). Keteyian is chief investigative correspondent for CBS News and Lewis is a correspondent for NBC News. Both spoke at the event, along with Mary Lee Sachs ('81), chairman of Hill & Knowlton USA, one of the largest public relations firms in the world.
At the event, the school unveiled its "media lab of the future," a model of a new digital lab that is being planned for students. The School of Journalism and Media Studies manages undergraduate programs in advertising, journalism, media studies and public relations, as well as graduate programs in mass communication and media studies and an accelerated public relations program for public affairs officers in the U.S. military. In 2008, the school also plans to launch a new graduate program in investigative journalism.
CALENDAR
(For complete listings please visit each School's website)
http://artgallery.sdsu.edu/
http://www.musicdance.sdsu.edu
http://theatre.sdsu.edu
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Faculty Exhibition
University Art Gallery
November 5 through December 1, 2007
The Faculty Exhibition presents new work in a variety of media by art and design faculty members. Sponsored by the School of Art, Design and Art History and the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Additional support is provided by the San Diego State University Art Council.
The Gallery is open Monday through Thursday and Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Information 619.594.5171 |
SDSU Opera Theatre -
By Kurt Weill
Smith Recital Hall
November 16, 17 at 7pm and 18 at 2 pm
Street Scene is based on the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Elmer Rice, with lyrics by Langston Hughes. The opera premiered in 1946, then played for 148 performances on Broadway in 1947. For his work on Street Scene Weill was awarded the inaugural Tony Award for Best Original Score.
Box Office 619-594-1696 |
STREET
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By the Bog of Cats
By Marina Carr
Experimental Theatre
November 16, 17, 28, 29, 20 and December 1 at 8pm
November 18 and December 2 at 2pm
This lyrical and timeless play tells the story of an Irish traveler, Hester Swane, abandoned by her mother, who finds herself betrayed again by the man she loves, and vows vengeance. A gripping, furious, uncompromising tale of greed, betrayal, deadly legacies and the dangerous power of love.
Box Office 619 594-6884 |
Maestro Marvin Hamlisch
Don Powell Theatre
Friday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m
Maestro Marvin Hamlisch, San Diego Pops Orchestra, will conduct a Master Class with SDSU's MFA Musical Theatre students. Hamlisch is a quadruple-crowned Emmy/Grammy/ Oscar/Tony winner (one of the few artists to receive all four awards). |
Maestro Marvin Hamlisch
a Master Class with SDSU's |