Celebration of Excellence Event Set for Sept. 26 to Honor Hall of Fame Recipients
“This year’s class is again exemplary. They embody the hard work, persistence and creative excellence that is a hallmark of a USD fine arts education,” said Bruce Kelley, Ph.D., dean of the College of Fine Arts. “Our recipients are proof that an amazing breadth of opportunities await each and every one of our graduates.”
The Celebration of Excellence is hosted in honor of the Class of 2025 Hall of Fame recipients. This year’s recipients include six individuals who have impacted the college in significant ways. Recipients include the following:
- Xu Bing
- Roger Broer
- Mary Crandell ’98
- Virginia Harrington
- Lloyd Menard, professor emeritus
- Craig Volk ’82, ’73
Hall of Fame recipients will receive a custom award. They will be recognized with brass nameplates on the sculpture honor wall east of the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts, with a reception immediately to follow.
The Celebration of Excellence event is free and open to the public, with registration details available on the event webpage.
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