The College of Fine Arts has again assembled a superlative program of arts for this academic year, with many of the events and exhibits free to campus and the community. Below are messages from President Tim Cost and Fine Arts …
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Erik DeCicco and students’ work will play big role in upcoming MOSH Anne Frank exhibit
A once in a lifetime opportunity has Artist in Residence of Theatre Erik DeCicco and the College of Fine Arts collaborating with the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History (MOSH) on a theatrical experience about the writings of Anne Frank.…
Read More »Chester Thompson Trio to give free concert Thursday in Terry Concert Hall
Virtuoso drummer Chester Thompson, who has played for Weather Report, Genesis, Phil Collins, Frank Zappa and many other top musicians, performs an evening of jazz with his Chester Thompson Trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the newly renovated …
Read More »JU-produced artwork to be displayed on Howard Administration Building third floor
The third floor of the Howard Administration Building is undergoing a renaissance of sorts as a centuries-old exhibit retires to be replaced by contemporary works of art from faculty and students.
The Brest Ivory Collection, loaned to the school from …
Read More »‘Game-changing’ new acoustics of Terry Concert Hall to be on display in Nov. 6 concert
A spacious, versatile stage, finely tuned acoustics, premium lighting, custom sound-proofing and additional enhancements means a completely reimagined Terry Concert Hall has become a “game-changer” gift to students and the community, making it one of the finest facilities its size …
Read More »Fine Arts Dean Dr. Henry Rinne rekindles the flame with new documentary on barrier-breaking jazz great Alphonso Trent
When he first dropped the needle on the vinyl more than three decades ago, Dr. Henry Rinne thought he was hearing the sophisticated jazz arrangements and rhythms of Duke Ellington. Or Count Basie. Or some other Big Band giant out …
Read More »Prof. Brian Frus’ dazzling outfall of glass sheds light on JU-community partnership
With a baby on the way, classes to teach and students to mentor, Assistant Professor of Glass Brian Frus had to get creative after being offered a plum commission by Hobnob restaurant, a soon-to-open heavy-hitter in the quest to make …
Read More »New Fine Arts Dean, Chief Financial Officer and Career Development Director named
Jacksonville University has named Dr. Henry Rinne as College of Fine Arts Dean, effective March 1; David Healy as Chief Financial Officer, effective Feb. 4; and Toni Higgs as Director of the Career Development Center, effective immediately.
“These are …
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