College of Arts + Architecture

Tamara Williams’ new dance-based film, which pays tribute to the role of women in the fight for freedom, premieres virtually on June 19.

Assistant Professor of Theatre Kaja Dunn will receive a Kennedy Center Medallion from the National Committee of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) on May 22.

Assistant Professor of Dance Tamara Williams is one of six recipients of the 2021 Emerging Creators Fellowships from the Arts & Science Council. The $5000 grants support “creatives with evolving practices that are at a pivotal moment in launching sustainable careers in the creative sector.”

Alex Gomes has been accepted into the 2021 Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program established by Americans for the Arts.

A new book by Assistant Professor of Dance Tamara Williams explores Silvestre Technique, the contemporary dance technique founded by Rosangela Silvestre as an extension of the spiritual dance traditions of enslaved Africans in Brazil. “Giving Life to Movement: The Silvestre Dance Technique” was published recently by McFarland.

Architect, researcher, educator and curator Sekou Cooke is the new director of the Master of Urban Design (MUD) program; he will join the architecture faculty in August.

A new book by Assistant Professor of Dance Tamara Williams explores Silvestre Technique, the contemporary dance technique founded by Rosangela Silvestre as an extension of the spiritual dance traditions of enslaved Africans in Brazil. “Giving Life to Movement: The Silvestre Dance Technique” was published recently by McFarland.

Jason Dungee will join the faculty in August as assistant professor of Music and director of choral activities. A conductor, tenor and music educator, Dungee holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Arizona. His master’s degree in music education/choral conducting is from Westminster Choir College, and he completed a bachelor’s degree in music performance from Hampton University (Virginia).

Assistant Professor of Architecture David Costanza has won the 2020 Rotch Travelling Scholarship, a historic, prestigious award that supports international travel and research.

Alumnus Adé Hogue ’12 was commissioned by The Undefeated, a sports and pop culture website owned and operated by ESPN, to illustrate the words of Black athletes and leaders “using their platform to speak up for what’s right.”Hogue has frequently provided design work for civic and activist causes and was excited to provide posters “to support those out there fighting for the health and safety of people of color.”