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School of FIne Arts
Hallmark pledges $500,000 for Design Department
The department of design at the School of Fine Arts
has announced a three-year, $500,000 grant from Hallmark
Cards Inc., Kansas City, Mo.
The gift to the Kansas University Endowment Association
comes at a time when the department is involved in an
active search for new leadership.
"This grant will be instrumental in enabling us
to attract excellent candidates for the position of
chair of the department," said Steven K. Hedden,
dean of fine arts. Through the 2007-2008 academic year,
the grant will provide funding for program upgrades,
a specialized graphic design program, and professional
travel, Hedden said.
"Over the years, KU design graduates have been
integral to Hallmark's ability to provide the most creative
products to customers," said Karen W. Bartz, community
development manager for Hallmark. "We look forward
to continuing our partnership for the benefit of the
university, your students and our company."
Hallmark and the Hallmark Corporate Foundation have
provided support for a variety of programs in the department,
including aid for faculty development and research.
Since 1989, the foundation has funded the department's
Hallmark Symposium Series, which brings to campus 14
nationally and internationally known designers, artists
and educators each academic year. Such continuing support
for the series has enhanced the national recognition
of the design programs at the University and helped
recruit students and faculty.
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KU alumna going to nationals for MTNA competition
KU Flutist Annie Davidson won first place in the division-level
Music Teachers National Association competition January
16 at Boulder, Colo. She now proceeds to the final round
of the MTNA Young Artist Competition, held March 29
in Kansas City, Mo.
Davidson is an alumna of the University of Kansas Music
and Dance department who graduated in May 2003 with
a degree in flute performance.
The MTNA competitions consist of three levels: state,
division and national. The competitions are designed
to encourage exceptionally talented young artists in
the pursuit of musical excellence, and to recognize
outstanding achievement in the music teaching profession.
Davidson won first place at the division level of MTNA's
Young Artist Competition, an event open to musicians
ages 19-26.
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