Featured Stories
Roanoke College graduate and professional actor returns to campus to teach and perform with New York theater company
Cory Lawson '08 is an actor with The New Yorkers, and he launched his own New York theater company, Ready, Set, Go Theatre. The New Yorkers performed Oct. 5 at Olin Theater.
After decorated career, John Brooks enters “phase 3”
The theater prepared John Brooks ’70 for a career as a U.S. Air Force pilot and international communicator.
College restores 30-year-old sculpture
A two-month-long restoration project has returned The Solar Wind, a sculpture by internationally-renowned sculptor Alice Aycock, to its gleaming, otherworldly splendor.
Tamara Duricka keeps up with entertaining challenges
An English major at Roanoke, this Maroon has applied the skills she learned at the College in a variety of ways. From blogging about 31 dates in 31 days to writing for a television show, Duricka sure knows how to keeps things interesting.
Hatter’s creations seen around the world
The former studio arts major at Roanoke College designs and builds custom puppets for his clients from his basement workshop in Roanoke. He founded Thistledown Puppets in 2006.
Opening minds to the power of art
“Art doesn’t have to be just an object on the wall. It can move you or amuse you, or you can have an interaction with it that will change the way you look at something,” says Cassullo.
Professor's Computer Knowledge Enlightens Schools
As an artist and professor, Heil's work and teaching develops along with advancements in computer graphics.
Costume Designer Jennie Ruhland Creates Decadent Costumes
Theatre Department Benefits From Ruhland's Creativity
Voices in Roanoke’s Choir Travel
The College Choir has sung for diverse audiences and with famous musicians around the world.
Art Professor Teaches What She Practices
“I like to look at things slowly. I like for things to look hand-made,” says Shortridge.
Kandinsky Trio Calls Roanoke College Home
The Kandinsky Trio has achieved a special harmony not only with each other and their music, but with the Roanoke College community.
Professor-Sculptor Hones Craft in Paris
“It was very humbling, very unsettling to be without my usual materials or usual artistic space,” says Hardwig.
