December 1, 2020 Award-winning filmmaker shares storytelling insights Finding a story is never a passive process. It's done by trial and error, and with an eye on shifting circumstances.
November 19, 2020 Curtains up on campuses Broadway may be closed, but performing and other arts are thriving at some colleges, writes Professor Margot Singer. via Inside Higher Ed
November 18, 2020 Denison Professor Explores Ohio’s Opioid Crisis from the Ground Up Denison Professor Jack Shuler has published a new book, "This is Ohio: The Overdose Crisis and the Frontlines of a New America."
November 18, 2020 New Book Highlights Perils of “Parachute Journalism" Denison professors co-edit new book, "Midland: Reports from Flyover Country," a collection of essays that negates stereotypes of the Midwest.
October 30, 2020 “Hold Hold Spill” Artist and professor Sheilah ReStack describes her work as something recognizable, but changed.
October 14, 2020 The healing power of breaking barriers Artists can cross lines that medical professionals sometimes don't have the space to.
October 9, 2020 Bluegrass: History in Musical Form Denison’s Bluegrass Ensemble embraces the old-time radio-hour genre for a virtual performance.
September 25, 2020 Absorbing knowledge via Black dance An intense collaboration between dance and a museum exhibition yields profound insights on Black culture — and an astonishing video.
September 8, 2020 A cultural immersion from the comfort of home Bridget Koerwitz ’21 squeezed four semesters of Arabic language instruction into eight short weeks.
August 24, 2020 Black Art 2020: Active interaction with Art Two art exhibitions that focused on Black artists and their work became a springboard for learning in Prof. JSTN CLMN’s Black Art 2020 class.
August 21, 2020 'Chicago' director wins American Prize Assistant Professor Belinda Andrews-Smith has won the American Prize for directing the student performance of 'Chicago.'
August 14, 2020 Magazine internship builds hard and soft skills In the Summer of 2020, Sarah Hume '22 found a great internship with Story magazine through a Denison Narrative Journalism program.
July 22, 2020 Logan Floyd '16: Cinematography in L.A. Cinema major Logan Floyd '16 is in L.A. pursuing his dream of storytelling through cinematography. Next stop, an MFA at American Film Institute. via Voyage L.A.
June 9, 2020 "Deep Creek" by Pam Houston '83 wins Colorado Book Award Author Pam Houston '83 gets kudos and the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction for her book “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country." via Parker Chronicle
April 28, 2020 James Whitaker '93 recognized for cinematography James Whitaker '93 has been welcomed into the American Society of Cinematographers. via ASC
April 28, 2020 Spring of 2020 newly tenured professors Welcome to the Spring 2020 newly tenured professors at Denison University.
April 15, 2020 The camera’s eye: On teaching photography Professor Sheilah ReStack writes on what it means to provide a context for photography when teaching students.
March 31, 2020 Temporary Humans Three Denisonians team up to create an animated series that’s been picked up by Will Arnett.
March 30, 2020 Exhibition by Laura Roosevelt '83 Builds on Iconic Photographs "History American Pop" by Laura Roosevelt '83, great-granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor, connects history and abstract art. via Preston Hollow Advocate
March 16, 2020 Building Public Speaking Skills Hannah Bennet ’21 and Mohamed El-Sayed ’20 get great public speaking experience after a course that features a lot of listening.
March 16, 2020 Connecting Two Worlds Sueshin “Sarah” Moon ’22 has made it her mission to enhance the Denison experience for her fellow international students.
March 15, 2020 Mark McLoney '81: Medical Director for MetroHealth Pride Network Dr. Mark McLoney '81, a theatre major at Denison, is the medical director for MetroHealth’s LGBTQI+ Pride Network in his hometown of Norwalk, Ohio. via Norwalk Reflector
March 11, 2020 Marla Krak: The “heart and soul of Eisner” Marla Krak helps bring the arts to life at Denison.
February 28, 2020 The Wolves— it's all about relationships The Wolves shows the complexity of adolescent friendship, as well as the strength and fierceness of these blossoming adults.
February 25, 2020 A career behind the camera For Marty Jones ’86, a lifetime in the movie business has lived up to the hype.
February 17, 2020 'Search for Shawnee' Documentary by Prof. Doug Swift Visiting prof. Doug Swift's short documentary explores life in a former Ohio mining community. via The Daily Yonder
January 8, 2020 Prof. Chris David Westover recognized for conducting Assistant Professor Chris David Westover has recently won recognition in two competitions.
December 13, 2019 Marty Jones '86 leads Austin film studios Cinema major Marty Jones '86 has had a long career in film that has stretched from coast to coast. His latest endeavor is leading Austin Studios. via Austin Chronicle
December 9, 2019 Playing with Fire Dan Ewen ’96 had to keep faith in his work for more than a decade for Playing with Fire, a 96-minute movie that took more than 12 years to make.
November 24, 2019 True fact — Jeffrey Hatcher '80 authored "The Good Liar" Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen via Weirton Daily Times
November 20, 2019 American Prize recognizes Denison faculty and production The American Prize has recognized Denison music faculty for their talent and skill.
November 20, 2019 Cellist Matt Haimovitz at DU with the Vail Series Enjoy an interview with renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz, a Vail Series artist performing "A Movable Feast" over this week at Denison. via WOSU
November 8, 2019 A Look Inside Ourselves A Denison Museum art exhibit titled About Ourselves/Inside Ourselves explores queer history and identity.
November 8, 2019 Writer/Improv Comedian Dan Ewen's 'Playing With Fire' Launches 'Playing With Fire,' the latest movie from writer and comedian Dan Ewen '96, just hit the screens. via Walden media
November 7, 2019 An internship through the looking glass An internship with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre fulfills a dream — and grows important skillsets for Destiny Mack ‘21
November 6, 2019 Painting Virtual Reality Studio Art alum Al DiLorenzo ‘19 learned virtual reality & painting skills - now they combine them for a career in the arts.
October 31, 2019 A great "trick" from Jen Garner '94 During her commencement speech, Jennifer Garner '94 suggested dressing as a mailbox for Halloween — she made good! via Women's Health
October 31, 2019 SNL's Alex Moffat '04 launched his career in Chicago Antics on the Chicago Bulls' basketball court got SNL's Alex Moffat '04 noticed. via Chicago Tribune
October 28, 2019 Bringing BoJack to life A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to adapt award-winning animated series BoJack Horseman to the stage poses some creative challenges.
October 26, 2019 Two alums featured in performance of ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ Diego Rubey '19 and Jordan Fehr '07 get great reviews for their performances in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Columbus' Available Light Theatre. via Columbus Dispatch
October 16, 2019 Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion new ensemble-in-residence Denison announces a new collaboration with Third Coast Percussion, a Grammy-winning, artist-run quartet of classically-trained percussionists.
October 14, 2019 Celebrating the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts Denison dedicates the Eisner Center, highlighting the interdisciplinary energy of dance, music and theatre.
October 2, 2019 Prof. Cindi Turnbull on 'Cowboy' Culture 'women ... are taking back their own power, and I think the cowboy is just a personification of strength,' says Professor Cindi Turnbull. via Columbus Monthly
September 27, 2019 Five Years Out, Loose Films, Launched by DU Alums, Is Going Global Powered by DU Cinema alums, videography firm Loose Films is finding success in Columbus and in cities across the world. via Spectrum News
September 18, 2019 40th Anniversary Vail Series is announced Denison's beloved Vail Series celebrates 40 years with a stellar line-up. via Newark Advocate
September 12, 2019 From Art History to Venture Capitalism Interviewer Maggie Vettel '19 connects with another Art History and Visual Culture graduate
August 29, 2019 Book by Katie McKenna '04 optioned by Ellen Degeneres for CW movie Ellen Degeneres is bringing "How to Get Run Over by a Truck" by Katie McKenna '04 to CW TV. via Variety
