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University Performing Arts Committee

Function and Meeting Information:

Brings outstanding artists to the university who will contribute to the development of an appreciation of the arts. The committee is comprised of a minimum of eight faculty members (four from Fine Arts and Communication), plus one Library representative.

The committee typically meets once a month during long semesters. Committee members also attend and assist at two evening University Arts events each semester. Work is generally spread out over the year, but it is a little heavier during the fall semester, when the arts event series for the following academic year is being finalized. The typical time commitment is about 16 hours per semester.

Vision: 

The University Performing Arts Committee promotes artistic excellence through diverse, inspiring and engaging programming for the university and local communities.

Mission:  The University Performing Arts Committee brings outstanding artists to the university to support arts education and raise awareness of the arts by engaging audiences in diverse student-centered events that enrich and enliven the cultural landscape of the campus and surrounding region.

2022 - 2023 Members

College University Performing Arts Committee Approved 7/20/22

Term Exp Chair Email
Science and Engineering Amanda Walker Senior Lecturer, Mathematics 2024 aw1113@txstate.edu
Education Julia Meritt Senior Lecturer, Curriculum and Instruction 2023 Jm89@txstate.edu
Science and Engineering Paula Williamson University Distinguished Professor, Biology 2023 Pw04@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Nico Schuler Professor, Music 2025 Chair Ns13@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Lynn Ledbetter Professor, Music 2025 Ll09@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Michelle Nance Professor, Theatre and Dance 2025 Mn14@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Kathryn Glasheen-Dentino Associate Professor, Theatre and Dance 2025 Kpg30@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Margo Handwerker Program Faculty, Art and Design ex officio Mkh102@txstate.edu
Liberal Arts Peter Dedek Professor, History 2024

Pdedek@txstate.edu
Library Katie Salzmann Librarian, Alkek Library 2024 Ks31@txstate.edu
Evans Auditorium Gaila Raymer Operations Manager, Evans Auditorium ex officio gr22@txstate.edu