COLLEGE OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

Glenn Hayes, a professor of music at UW-Whitewater who is also Director of Bands, talks about what makes teaching rewarding — from the classroom to Lambeau Field to Carnegie Hall.

Jim Mead, the director of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s television station, talks about teaching and mentoring visual storytellers. Mead puts students behind cameras, in front of cameras, in the control room and into the community to bring back stories to broadcast.

Jeff Herriott, professor of music, blends a love of artistic discovery with a love of working with students.

Professor of Theatre/Dance Barb Grubel talks about teaching her favorite class — improvisation — virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the stunning, unexpected results.

Piper Morgan Hayes, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, talks about dance, life and always wanting to do better, to be better and to do more.

Nick Hwang, an assistant professor of communication at UW-Whitewater, works extensively with students in the media and game development program.

Teresa Faris, professor of art and design at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, talks about “making makers” in her metalsmithing and jewelry design courses.

“I chose to teach because I believe in storytelling through objects. I believe that barriers are broken and connections are made when we participate in an activity with a lineage that is as old as humans,” said Faris.