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Lynne Kurdziel Formato, associate professor of performing arts, choreographed a professional production of "FAME" for Artpark in Lewiston, N.Y. Directed by Randy Kramer, the show featured 11 current students or alumni of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ's music theatre program, including Raphael Andrews, Maddie Franke, Clark Kinkade, Em Laudeman, Jared Loftin, Guy Mannick, Ben Redding, Sean Ronayne, Leela Rothenberg, Lucy Ann Werner and Tanner Wilson.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Phoenix athletics has launched a new campaign to encourage all community members to Live the Maroon Life.

Join us in Nashville, Tenn., as we cheer the Phoenix football team in its season-opening game against the Vanderbilt Commodores. The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Alumni Association and Phoenix Club have planned a weekend full of events to celebrate the beginning of football season and support the Phoenix.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary organization for financial information students and professionals, was awarded “Gold chapter” status during the national organization’s annual conference this month in Denver. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ was one of seven chapters to achieve the honor, which is the highest award level a chapter can receive.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ chaplain emeritus Richard McBride, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ trustee Dr. William N.P Herbert ’68 and retired vice president Nan Perkins received ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Medallions on Aug. 22, 2011, in an annual ceremony that celebrates the highest honor the university bestows on individuals for their meritorious service to the institution.