PSFA STORIES
PSFA Stories is a round-up of curated links, as well as articles about the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts written by the PSFA Communications Team and student interns building their portfolios.
The School of Music and Dance announces Outstanding Students
May 5Recognizing outstanding students whose dedication to performance, scholarship, and community involvement exemplifies the spirit of the School of Music and Dance at SDSU.
The School of Public Affairs announces its 2024-2025 outstanding students
May 5Meet Public Affairs students championing equity, justice, and community impact across city planning, criminal justice, and public administration.
SDSU NewsCenter: SDSU Theatre presents Broadway hit musical ‘Rent’ from May 2-8
Apr 30The show tackles powerful themes like addiction, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, delivering a captivating story filled with unforgettable characters and a moving message about love, hope, and living without regrets.
SDSU NewsCenter: Rachael Record receives the 2024-25 Senate Excellence in Teaching Award
Apr 30Students and colleagues reflect on Record’s accomplishments, mentorship, and dedication to high-impact teaching at SDSU.
The SDSU Javanese Gamelan Ensemble presents the mesmerizing art of Indonesian shadow puppetry
Apr 22The show on May 5 will feature the Indonesian art form of Wayang Kulit, bringing ancient stories to life through intricate leather puppets, cultural music, and masterful storytelling
SDSU Theatre presents Broadway hit musical “Rent” from May 2-8
Apr 16The show tackles powerful themes like addiction, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, delivering a captivating story filled with unforgettable characters and a moving message about love, hope, and living without regrets.
Rachael Record receives the 2024-2025 Senate Excellence in Teaching Award
Apr 1Students and colleagues reflect on Record’s accomplishments, mentorship, and dedication to high-impact teaching at SDSU
Daily Aztec: Student performers shine like stars at the 2025 Skull and Dagger Uncaged Festival
Mar 13The festival, titled “A Night Under the Stars,” showcased artistic work made by students for students in a vivid and diverse collection of performances
Leadership change continues legacy of Camp Able Coronado, SDSU's service project empowering children and adults with disabilities through transformative aquatic recreational experiences
Mar 5Jess Ponting of the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management takes the torch of project director from co-founder and professor emeritus Gene Lamke
PSFA Student Projects at the 2025 SDSU Student Symposium showcase what research in the arts and professional studies looks like
Feb 26From critically analyzing art and media to advocating for underrepresented groups, PSFA students are prepared to share their curious and explorative research projects with the community
Michael and Anne-Charlotte Harvey scholarship, endowed by director of A.L. Clinton Foundations, assists theatre students studying abroad
Feb 19With the help of a generous donation from a former student, the professors emeriti are giving back to their beloved theatre community at SDSU
SDSU Theatre’s “Six Characters in Search of an Author” blurs the lines between performers and audience
Feb 19The play, directed by Katie Turner, immerses the audience in an unconventional and thought-provoking tale about fantasy vs. reality
SDSU vocal students join Dean Janis McKay for an unforgettable musical journey at Austria’s Classical Music Festival
Dec 16The trip was funded by the Take a Seat Campaign, a fundraising program inspired by the new SDSU Performing Arts District.
Fierce work ethic and full-ride ROTC scholarship opens doors for an aspirational first year
Dec 2Cadet Tana’ina Reyes’ unexpected journey to becoming a ROTC cadet at SDSU has transformed her education and inspired her role as a leader.
Meet Terri L. Sjodin: Recipient of the Outstanding Alumna Award for the School of Communication
Oct 30Sjodin is the founder of Sjodin Communications and her recent study “Presentation Ready” has been published by McGraw Hill.
Meet Jordan Harris: the new, ambitious, and resilient president of the PSFA College Council
Oct 21Harris discusses the College Council’s goals and plans for the year ahead, and why her position means so much to her.
SDSU’s Chamber Choir visited Mexico City for their first international tour in seven years
Oct 16The students performed choral music in renowned venues and explored the many monuments of a city rich with history and culture.
SDSU students study the works of pop-icon Taylor Swift in new class
Oct 16Heather Sweeney is bringing a new and refreshing take to literary analysis in her Swift-oriented curriculum.
