#SUNYTogether + #PurchaseCares: “Both Sides, Now”
Enjoy this performance of the Joni Mitchell classic by Jazz Studies students Lucy Wijnands ’20 and Harrison Graser ’22, with Pete Malinverni, associate professor of jazz studies.
Think Open
Vocalist Lucy Wijnands ’20 Finalist in Prestigious Competition
Congratulations to Lucy Wijnands ’20 (jazz studies), named one of five finalists of the Ella Fitzgerald Competition.
Jasai Chase Owens ’17 Lands Role
He’s been promoted to a regular on Amazon’s The Expanse.
From Purchase to Zombie Apocalypse: Colby Hollman ’19
The recent acting graduate earned a role on AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead.
Professor David Grill Wins Fifth Emmy Award
The Television Academy announced the winners of the 2020 Primetime Emmy® Awards.
Theatre Design/Tech Grads Talk Shop
Like so many when the pandemic hit, designer Alexander Whittenberg ’14 (theatre design/technology or D/T) was forced to pause his work. He used the opportunity to reflect, to appreciate those who inspired him, and to consider the industry’s future.
Jeanna DiPaolo ’21 Wins Scholarship
The Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship is administered by Theatre Communications Group.
Eric Gottesman Awarded Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Art+Design will continue his work on a film project in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Faculty and Alum Nominated for Drama Desk Awards
Associate Professor of Theatre Design/Technology Anita Yavich, Chris Perfetti ’11, and Herrick Goldman ’91 earned nominations.
Samara McLendon ’21 Wins Prestigious Sassy Award
She competed to win the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.
Britney DiTocco ’20 Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award
The history and studio composition double major is among two Purchase College graduating seniors to receive the prestigious 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Meet Rakeem Hardy ’20: Thayer Fellowship Winner
The Dance major shares this year’s Thayer Fellowship award given by SUNY.
“Respect” for Ina Mayhew ’81
Theatre Design/Tech Lecturer Ina Mayhew ’81 was production designer on the upcoming biopic on Aretha Franklin, Respect.
Christoper Robbins’ American Riad Project Receives Big Grant
The Kresge Foundation Innovative Projects program awards $150,000.
Meet Elizabeth Cook ’20: Thayer Fellowship Winner
The Acting major shares this year’s Thayer Fellowship award given by SUNY.
The Acting Program Honors Juneteenth
Faculty, students, and alumni of the acting program created an online exhibition, We Breathe Black.
Students Immersed in the Ever Expanding World of Beyond-Live Theatre
“The Live Performance and Interactive Media” summer workshop is organized by Professor of Acting David Bassuk.
Jon Samson ’03 Wins a Grammy
For Best Children’s Album
Must-Read Profile: Mitski ’13
The New Yorker’s Margaret Talbot went On the Road with Mitski.
Ilias Fourati ’20 Receives SUNY Chancellor’s Award
The chemistry and piano performance double major is among two Purchase College graduating seniors to receive the prestigious 2020 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.