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Faculty Senate

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 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.

The committee comprises of a minimum of eight faculty members (four from Fine Arts and Communication), plus one Library representative.

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.

2024 - 2025 Members

College University Performing Arts Committee Title, Department Term Exp Chair Email
Science and Engineering Hunter Close Associate Professor, Physics 2027 hgclose@txstate.edu
Education Lori Assaf Professor, C&I 2026 lassaf@txstate.edu
Science and Engineering Alana Rosenwasser Sr. Lecturer, Mathematics 2026 alana@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Nico Schuler Professor, Music 2025 Chair nico.schuler@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 mnance@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Kathryn Glasheen-Dentino Associate Professor, Theatre and Dance 2025 kpg30@txstate.edu
Liberal Arts Louie Valencia Associate Professor, History 2027 lvalencia@txstate.edu
Library Margaret Vaverek Librarian, Alkek Library 2027 mv02@txstate.edu
Fine Arts and Communication Rebecca Marino Art Gallery Coordinator ex officio rlm273@txstate.edu
Evans Auditorium Chuck Harris Operations Manager, Evans Auditorium ex officio chuckharris@txstate.edu