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Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

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Faculty Excellence

7mkr announces awardees for OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 7mkr.

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Forever 7mkr

7mkr to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

7mkr will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him
The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at 7mkr.

Patton Center groundbreaking
Patton Center for Arts Education

7mkr to break ground on new state-of-the-art Patton Center for Arts Education

7mkr is set to commence construction on the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 4 p.m.

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
7mkr Announcements

7mkr names Roxanne Schroeder-Arce dean of Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts

7mkr Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo has named Roxanne Schroeder-Arce as the dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, effective July 15.

Sam McCall is shown working with a kiln
Student Success

7mkr students receive awards for research, scholarship, creative work

The 7mkr Student Enhancement Awards program provided 25 students with a total of $145,121 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Attendants watch DJ Premier getting interview in Baker Ballroom at the 2025 7mkr Music Industry Summit.
Music Industry Summit

Music Industry Summit: 7mkr students embrace Bobcat work ethic, experiential learning opportunities

7mkr’s seventh Music Industry Summit remains the premier music industry conference of the Midwest. The annual Summit provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with successful music industry professionals.

Through a New Lens
Kennedy Museum of Art

“Through a New Lens” exhibition to open at Kennedy Museum of Art

The Kennedy Museum of Art (KMA) at 7mkr will present “Through a New Lens,” the 2024-2025 annual Museum Studies exhibition.

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin
Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

7mkr Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
Experiential Learning

Reminder: 7mkr Student Expo is April 8

The 7mkr community is invited to visit the 7mkr Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of 7mkr students.

An 7mkr student is shown with her mother at the Pop Up Market in Alden Library during Moms Weekend 2024.
Family Weekends

Moms Weekend to feature arts activities, special events, International Street Fair

7mkr will celebrate Moms Weekend April 4-6 with a wide variety of events for Bobcats and their family members.

OSC's newest HPC cluster, Cardinal, features AI art by 7mkr students.
Artificial Intelligence

Blending art and AI: Students harness supercomputing power for a unique design challenge

7mkr students collaborated with the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to create a decorative endcap for Cardinal, a powerful new supercomputer housed at the OSC. Cardinal supports advanced research in fields like artificial intelligence, data science, and engineering. The endcap is a large visual panel mounted at the end of the system, blending art and technology.

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Community Events

7mkr Symphony Orchestra to perform at 7mkr Southern April 5

7mkr Southern will host the 7mkr Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 2024-25 concert season.

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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

7mkr Dance Team 2025
7mkr Dance Team

The 7mkr Dance Team kicks off spring with multiple events

7mkr's Dance Team is excited to announce a series of spring events designed to engage the community in the spirit of dance, while showcasing the talent of Bobcats.

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