Huntington University Campus Bulletin: June 12, 2009

Huntington University Campus Bulletin

June 12, 2009
Volume 20, No. 18

TOP STORIES

FOX dance star has ties to HU filmmakers

Evan Kasprzak, star of the award-winning Huntington University student film, “After Hours,” recently earned a spot in the top 18 for the FOX show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Kasprzak is performing live Wednesdays at 8 p.m. for a shot at the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cash prize. “After Hours” stars Kasprzak and local actress Andrea Aspacher, a 2002 graduate from Carroll High School in Fort Wayne. This short film was shot in the Huntington County Courthouse and directed by Jason Eberly of Fort Wayne, produced by Alicia Bonham of Upland, and scripted by Nathan Hartman of Berne, all Huntington University students. The dance number was choreographed by Broadway dancer and Evan’s brother, Ryan Kasprzak. Details >>

Leadership Luncheon to feature Stone

On June 25, the Huntington University Center for Leadership will sponsor a leadership luncheon open to business and community leaders. The luncheon will feature Dr. Mike Stone, the founder of Fort Wayne-based Impact Strategies Inc., a company whose clientele includes private and community foundations, United Ways, social services agencies, school systems and community development organizations. Stone’s presentation is titled “Mindful Leadership: Getting Your Story Straight.” The luncheon will be held in the upper level of Habecker Dining Commons from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $20, and it includes lunch. Discounts are available when two or more attend from the same business or organization. To register, call (800) 600-4888. Walk-ins also are accepted. Details >>

Flickerings accepts works from students

Two Huntington University digital media arts majors and one of their professors have had work accepted into Flickerings, a film festival near Bushnell, Ill., to be held July 1-4. “I’m pretty excited,” said Elisabeth Meyer, a sophomore from Rosemount, Minn. “I was really surprised that I had made a film of a great enough caliber to get into a recognized festival. Prof. Leeper, of course, wasn’t surprised at all. He is a huge encouragement to us all.” Flickerings, part of the Cornerstone Festival, is a four-day event that offers a three-day animation workshop with sessions to be taught by Steve Leeper, assistant professor of digital media arts. Leeper, a filmmaker, storyteller and educator, earned his Master of Fine Arts and bachelor’s degrees from the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. His film, “Line Drawing,” is one-minute long and offers an opportunity for viewers to follow a charcoal line that is an “invitation to explore different worlds of a child’s imagination.” Details >>

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News & Notes

Davis speaks at conference
Dr. Jerry Davis, director of the graduate counseling program, was the keynote speaker at the United Brethren Youth Pastors Summit in Daytona Beach, Fla. The event took place May 4-7 and was hosted by the United Brethren in Christ Church in Holly Hill, Fla. Davis’ presentations focused on the theme “guarding your heart” from Proverbs 4:20-27. Realizing the importance of youth pastors taking care of their inner life, Davis emphasized practicing the spiritual disciplines, renewing our minds and managing our stress. Considerable time also was given to responding to the counseling needs that are arising in their ministry settings. Davis is a frequent speaker at leadership, men’s and marriage retreats.

Worfel serves as delegate

Dr. Paul Worfel, assistant professor of education, served as a delegate for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education at the Higher Learning Commission’s 2009 Annual Meeting on April 18-20 in Chicago. Worfel is the director of academic assessment at the university and also the NCATE coordinator for the Department of Education.

Arts Spotlight

Summer Theatre Youth Camp

June 29-July 25, Zurcher, MCA

Forester Athletics

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