College of the Arts Kennesaw State University Box #3101 471 Bartow Avenue NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 470-578-3214
Academic Resource Center for Students
Daniel S. Papp President W. Ken Harmon Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia S. Poulter Dean, College of the Arts Harrison Long Interim Associate Dean, College of the Arts Samuel Grant Robinson Assistant Dean, College of the Arts Michael Alexander Interim Director, School of Music
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Flourish is a publication of the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University.
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Marching Band
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Meet Geo Sipp
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Global Village Project
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Geo Sipp, Director School of Art and Design Karen Robinson Interim Chair, Theatre & Performance Studies Ivan Pulinkala Chair, Department of Dance
Upcoming Events
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Donor Spotlight
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Supporting the Arts
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Music Partnership
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Kathie Beckett Director, Marketing and Communications
Dance Celebration
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Faculty Spotlight
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Joshua Stone Designer
Dean’s Lunch and Learn
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International Activities
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Alumni Spotlight
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Campus Notes
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Shane McDonald Photographer Brenda Curtis Production Assistant
On the Cover: Fostering a culture of innovation has led to remarkable growth for the Department of Dance. photo: Robert Pack
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