Shahrzad Changalvaee, Art & Design
“My experience as an artist, educator, and immigrant has taught me that every student brings a unique way of seeing the world. My goal is to build a classroom where technical skills, conceptual inquiry, and collaboration and conversation empower students to develop confident and thoughtful artistic voices.” Changalvaee is an assistant professor in the Foundations area.
Chuck Hudson, Music
“I thought I was going to be a speaking actor [but] wound up working with [French mime artist and actor] Marcel Marceau…There are things that come into your path completely unexpectedly. And especially if you are challenged by them, I believe you should say yes to them and see what happens.” Hudson is an assistant professor of professional practice and director of Opera.
Catherine Tate Starmer, Theater
“Light communicates to our innermost selves. Light shapes and reshapes space. It charges the air around both actors and audience. It is itching to reveal truth and wants us to experience every inevitable catharsis of soul. It calls to our bodies and sings to our deepest emotions. I like light, I like people, and I like telling stories. Let’s make art together.” Starmer is an assistant professor and head of Lighting Design.