Victoria Berry Press Release

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-770-4273, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com   

Contact: Denise Albiston, 435-797-1500, denise.albiston@usu.edu

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010

USU Art Museum Director Receives Award

LOGAN – The Higher Educator of the Year Award was presented to Utah State University executive museum director, Victoria Berry, of the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art.  The award was given by the Utah Art Education Association (UAEA).

“I’m simply honored to receive this award. I believe this is a testament to how valid and vital our K-12 education program is in this region,” said Berry.

“We are so proud of Victoria and the recognition she has brought to the college. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is extraordinary and greatly adds to the prestige of the school.  Victoria was deemed as the most qualified nominee to receive the highest honor for the higher educators of art in Utah,” said Craig Jessop, Caine College of the Arts Dean.

Berry oversees the K-12 education program at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, located on the Utah State University campus, which accommodates approximately 4,000 students per year. 

 “The most important aspect of the art education program is when the students are in the museum they aren’t living in a virtual world. They have the opportunity to experience art projects hands-on, which is a significant component of what Utah State art is really about,” said Berry.

Berry will be recognized for receiving her award at the UAEA Annual Conference in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 24-26, 2011. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is the central location for the exhibition of visual arts in Northern Utah. Along with its permanent collection, the museum features rotating exhibits running from six to eight weeks at a time. The museum is located at 650 North 1100 East in Logan.

For more information about the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art visit artmuseum.usu.edu.

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Jeff Hornacek Press Release

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Dec. 7, 2010

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-770-4273, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com

Contact: Tom Atwood, 435-764-2797, tjatwood@gmail.com

UTAH JAZZ GREAT INVITED TO SPEAK AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

         LOGAN, Utah – Utah State University (USU) welcomes former NBA star, Jeff Hornacek, to speak about his basketball career on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011.

         The event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center (TSC) Ballroom. Following his speech, Hornacek will answer questions and participate in a three-point shootout against Utah State men’s basketball player, Brian Green.

         Tom Atwood, programming vice president for USU's Executive Council, said, “We wanted to get a sports figure, people know and recognize, to come during the heart of basketball season.  Jeff Hornacek was the perfect fit.”

         Hornacek’s appearance is part of USU’s Art and Lecture Series.  The event will take place during USU’s HURD Week.

Hornacek played in the NBA from 1986 to 2000. Midway through his 1993–94 basketball season, Hornacek was traded to the Utah Jazz. Hornacek played as the Utah Jazz shooting guard alongside Karl Malone and John Stockton. He was instrumental in driving the Jazz to the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals. He remained with the Jazz until knee problems forced his retirement in 2000.  Hornacek was known as one of the best three-point shooters in his league and won the NBA three-point competition twice.

For more information, please email Tom Atwood at tjatwood@gmail.com.

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Utah Symphony Press Release

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September 10, 2010

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-770-4273, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com

Contact: Courtney Lewis, 435-797-9203, courtney.lewis@usu.edu

CAINE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS WELCOMES THE UTAH SYMPHONY

New Music Director Will Conduct Performance

LOGAN, Utah - The Caine College of the Arts (CCA) announces the performance of the Utah Symphony at Utah State University (USU).  Music Director, Thierry Fischer, will be conducting the Utah Symphony.

According to Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) President and CEO Melia Tourangeau, Fischer was named the seventh Music Director in the 70 year history of the Utah Symphony last September.  Fischer is the Principal Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Chief Conductor of the Nagoya Philharmonic.

The Utah Symphony, which performs at Abravanel Hall, and Utah Opera, which performs at the Capitol Theatre, reaches 450,000 citizens in Utah and the Intermountain region, with educational outreach programs serving more than 200,000 students annually. They perform year round with performances in their home venues and at the Deer Valley® Music Festival, Ogden, Sundance and in communities throughout the Intermountain West. The organization employs 83 full-time musicians and 60 staff. More information is online at www.utahsymphonyopera.org.

The Utah Symphony will perform Sept. 30, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kent Concert Hall located in the Chase Fine Arts Center at USU.  For tickets and more information, visit www.arts.usu.edu or call the CCA Box Office at 435-797-8022.

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BJ Novak Press Release

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September 20, 2010

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com

Contact: Tom Atwood, 435-764-2797, tjatwood@gmail.com

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY WELCOMES COMEDIAN BJ NOVAK

Novak Performs for the First Time in Utah

LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University (USU) announces actor, writer, and comedian, B.J. Novak’s first and only performance set in Utah.  Novak is best known for his contributions to NBC’s Emmy Award winning comedy, “The Office.”

Besides starring as Ryan on “The Office”, Novak is also the co-executive producer for the hit series and has written many of the show’s most memorable episodes including "Diversity Day," "Sexual Harassment," "The Fire," "Initation," "Boys and Girls," "Chair Model," "Safety Training," "Dream Team," and "Local Ad."

Novak was first discovered as a stand-up comedian and “has become known as one of the most original and popular new voices in comedy.”  Novak has performed on “Comedy Central” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” as well as sold out live shows at theaters throughout the country.

Novak will perform his comedy routine at the Kent Concert Hall located in the Chase Fine Arts Center at USU on Nov. 6, 2010.  Tickets are available at the Caine College of the Arts Box Office located in room 139-B in the Chase Fines Arts Center.

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Chamber Singers Press Release

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com, 435-770-4273

Contact: Cory Evans, cory.evans@usu.edu (435-797-3035)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Utah State Chamber Singers and Symphony Orchestra Perform in Concert

LOGAN, – Utah State University’s Caine College of the Arts Music Department presents the USU Symphony Orchestra and USU Chamber Singers in concert Oct. 29 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public.

The performance features the USU Chamber Singers, USU Symphony Orchestra, Whitney Ecker and USU faculty performers Craig Jessop, Cory Evans, Sergio Bernal, Nicholas Morrison, Cindy Dewey and Michael Christiansen.

The music of Claudio Monteverdi, Vaughan Williams, Amadeus Mozart, Charles Griffes, Deborah Baker Monday and Sergio Bernal will be featured.  

Sergio Bernal, director of the USU Symphony Orchestra said, “I’m looking forward to having the chamber singers perform my piece and am honored to have Craig Jessop conduct it.”

According to Cory Evans, director of the USU Chamber Singers, the performance is off-campus to “celebrate the acoustics of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and to get out into the community.  The concert will be held in a venue more closely related to Monteverdi’s time.”

The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is a partner of the event and is located at 725 South 250 East in Hyde Park.

More information is available online (www.arts.usu.edu) or call the CCA Box Office, 435-797-8022.

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Autumn Voices Press Release

September 28, 2010

Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-770-4273, rachelle.nielson@gmail.com

Contact: Courtney Lewis, 435-797-9203, courtney.lewis@usu.edu

Utah State Choral Ensembles Present “Autumn Voices” with Handcrafted Bells

LOGAN, Utah – The Choral Ensembles of USU’s Caine College of the Arts Music Department present “Autumn Voices” October 6, 2010, in the USU Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for reserved seating and free for USU students with ID. 

The performance features the USU Chamber Singers, USU Chorale, and USU Women’s Choir.  

The music of Claudio Monteverdi, James Mulholland, Daniel E. Gawthrop, Bob Chilcott, and Michael McGlynn will be featured.  

Several handcrafted bells created by local metal artist, Doug Adams, will be used during the performance as well. 

“I’ve always been drawn to Doug’s incredible bell sculptures,” says Dr. Cory Evans, Director of Choral Activities. “We thought it would be neat to hear them ringing in the Performance Hall along with the beautiful voices of these student singers. I’m excited to hear how it will sound.”

The USU Women’s Choir will be directed by Dr. Michael Huff, Director of Special Programs with the Caine College of the Arts and newly-appointed director of the Women’s Choir. 

“Dr. Huff and I have wanted to work together for years, and it is a delight to see his new leadership of the Women’s Choir,” Dr. Evans said.

For tickets and more information, visit www.arts.usu.edu or call the CCA Box Office at 435-797-8022.

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