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I'm in my second year as the College Recruitment Officer, and it's gratifying to see so many of the people I helped get started here in classes and moving toward brighter futures. I'm a true education advocate, having earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Utah. I've also worked in public relations and as a newspaper reporter and a librarian.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Artfully done

The Lake Havasu City campus just got a little more stimulating.
Today, local artist Janet McIntrye installed her show of 40 abstract "assemblages" in The Gallery here on campus. She calls it "Wall Jewelry," and much of it is jewel-like with subtle, sparkling patinas.
The installation is the first of six planned art shows that will grace the campus this school year. This campus is lucky to have such prime real estate devoted to the arts.
MCC student Dave Hatch, behind wall, helps artist Janet McIntyre and exhibit designer Greg Heil install a series of hanging sculptures in her show 'Wall Jewelry.'I had a great time just watching the installation process. It took me back to my childhood when my mother, a fiber artist, was often involved in putting together gallery shows and larger art exhibits. I miss that milieu.
Until today, the drab, white gallery stood empty except for a few partitions and pedestals waiting for the chance to display art. It was a little sad, like an empty house.
Now that Janet's artworks are in place, skillfully arranged by local artist and sometimes MCC student Greg Heil, the transformation is astonishing.
For me, having the chance to enrich the campus with events like this -- this is the fun part.
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