The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

TDPS’ Production of Collidescope: Adventures in Pre- and Post-Racial America Contributes to National Conversation about Race Relations

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College Park, MD—In response to the seemingly perpetual killings of young black men in America, internationally acclaimed auteur Ping Chong and noted director and dramaturg Talvin Wilks created Collidescope: Adventures in Pre- and Post-Racial America in collaboration with UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies’ graduate and undergraduate designers and performers. The show runs November 7-14 in the Kogod Theatre at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and is a world premiere performance. Conversations with the cast, designers and special panelists follow performances held November 8, 11 and 13, respectively.

Express yourself. October 15, 2014

School of Music Professor receives Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize

This blog post is by Emily Schweich, a broadcast journalism major.

Linda Mabbs was honored with the Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize

Dr. Mary Ann Rankin, Senior Vice President and Provost of University of Maryland; Linda Mabbs, University of Maryland School of Music professor; Dr. Brit Kirwan, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland; Wallace Loh, President of University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland School of Music professor Linda Mabbs was honored with the Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize at the university’s fall convocation Wednesday.

The award is one of the highest honors a faculty member can receive that recognizes research and creative ability.