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Eighth Annual Rock Band Project Takes the Stage

Written by Lauren Scott, UCA Marketing Intern Finals week… most students cringe when they hear these two words. All it means to most is a week spent in the library, head-phones on, coffee in hand, and face buried deep in books and computers. The words “fun,” “creative.”, and “exhilarating” aren’t used to describe this experience. […]



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Theatre Guest Professional Series: Karen Federing

May 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Currently Director of Production at Colorado’s own Central City Opera since 2002, Karen Federing will be in residence at CSU to share an open master class with students at the University Center for the Arts, which is also open to the public. She has worked in a variety of production and administrative roles at such […]


Introducing “The Green Room,” the UCA’s Online Magazine

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” ~ Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence, Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies On April 1, the University Center for the Arts launched The Green Room, a celebration of visual and performing arts at Colorado State University. The publication is a comprehensive showcase for behind-the-scenes event […]


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Theatre Guest Professional Series: Chelsea Antrim

March 27, 2015 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Currently Production Stage Manager at the renowned Santa Fe Opera since 2004, Chelsea Antrim will be in residence at CSU to share an open master class with students at the University Center for the Arts, which is also open to the public. She has worked at such companies as Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Juilliard […]


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CSU launches online Master of Arts Leadership and Administration degree

Colorado State University recently launched an online Master of Arts Leadership and Administration to provide professionals in all arts disciplines with the knowledge and acumen they need to serve as visionary leaders in their field. Built upon the understanding that individuals in the arts seek deep meaning through their work, the degree emphasizes engaging communities […]


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Champion an Artist scholarship program strengthens the Arts at CSU

Champion an Artist Scholarship Program Strengthens the Arts at Colorado State University By Marilyn Bistline The transformation of the old Fort Collins High School into the University Center for the Arts marked the beginning of the university and community’s initiative to invest in the arts at Colorado State University. Over five years after the University […]


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Opera for the Masses: Classic stories with a modern flair

Opera for the Masses: Classic stories with a modern flair By Emma Schenkenberger The Charles and Reta Ralph Opera Center is set to pull off two classic one-act operas this season with Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini, but not without adding their own retro spin. While both shows boast renowned scores and […]


Position Announcement: Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

Position: Chair, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance College of Liberal Arts Colorado State University Colorado State University is searching for a Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. We seek a visionary individual with the ability to manage a complex organization effectively and lead our performing arts to the next level of […]


WOW-E! It’s all about access

It’s all about access. As a major research university, Colorado State spends millions of dollars each year on subscriptions to thousands of scholarly publications. The information these journals contain is vital to the work of faculty and researchers on campus who learn from findings by and share their data with others in their field. But […]