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The Department of Humanities Welcomes Victoria Hinman to Faculty

��ԭ�� — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:01:36 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria (Kirby) Hinman as a new Teaching Assistant in the Department of Humanities. Victoria grew up in church and accepted Christ as Savior at age five. Like many who have known Christianity from infancy, she glibly believed but did not engage deeper. At 12, she became seriously ill, and doctors induced a coma. Upon awakening days later, she recognized the Lord’s “miraculous hand” in sustaining her life and, in gratitude, began pursuit of a personal relationship with Him. Victoria, a recent MBU graduate, was the recipient of the Outstanding Humanities Student Award. During college she was employed as a daycare worker, seamstress (MBU Costume Cottage), and county clerk assistant. Having also worked in MBU’s Office of Student Activities (OSA) and having served as student body president, she once said, “I have seen the heart that staff and faculty have for students, and I would love to be able to join that team,” a wish that will now be realized. As a Communication Arts major with a concentration in Dramatic Productions, Victoria will be teaching Fundamentals of Public Speaking. Additionally, she will work in the OSA and the Marketing Department. Angela Morris, Chair […]

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Humanities Intern Spotlight: Emily Wilson

��ԭ�� — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:49:12 +0000

This spring semester, MBU senior Humanities major/Dramatic Productions minor Emily Wilson has immersed herself in an internship with Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, a faith-based theater in Medinah, Illinois. Emily specifically changed her major to humanities because it offered an internship and flexibility to choose a minor. Though she has had opportunities to work on stage crew, act in plays, and direct a one-act play, internship offers experience to see theory in tangible operation on a professional level. in a recent episode of From the Wings, Overshadowed artistic producer Reba Hervas interviewed Emily. In a lively exchange, she asked, “Why theater?” “Where would your life be without theater?” Anticipating positive feedback, she also asked Emily to identify beneficial aspects of the internship. Catch Emily’s interview below!

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Freshman Mary Ann Lazzell, Lead Actor in the Fall Play, is the Busiest Student on Campus

��ԭ�� — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:27:51 +0000

Contributed by Hunter Weakley, MBU Freshman Mary Ann Lazzell walked into practice excited, prepared, and with a smile. Yet as rehearsal commenced, she also felt a bit nervous. Though she was ready for this first practice, she wasn’t sure what Mr. Robertson, the director, would say. She took a deep breath and got into character. Mary Ann Lazzell, the lead actor in this fall’s production of the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap, has been busy preparing to transform herself into the wide-eyed, sensitive character Mollie Ralston, all while balancing her studies, work, music practice, and social life. The Production Itself Under the direction of Stephen Robertson, the cast and crew for this fall’s production were hard at work for nearly a month. “The play really is on schedule,” Robertson says. “It is slower than I would like, but I also don’t remember a time when it wasn’t like that. It really is on schedule.” For Mary Ann, this schedule included three-hour practices four times a week, not including the memorization and outside work required to make practices efficient. Months before the auditioning process began, Robertson worked tirelessly on the production. Then, when auditions rolled around, he encountered new […]

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Artist Series 2024 | Cello Kaleidoscope

��ԭ�� — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:09:27 +0000

Dr. Bethany Thompson starred in this year’s Artist Series, “Cello Kaleidoscope: Colors of the Unfamiliar.” For the first half of the concert, she entertained the audience with solo performances of various cello selections. For the second half of the concert, Thompson welcomed Mrs. Ruth Bachorik to accompany her on the piano. Performers Dr. Bethany Thompson earned her doctorate in cello performance from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. During her studies, she researched the ways music can benefit youth in detention. Currently, she directs string programs in the Florida Juvenile Justice system. She started a similar program in North Carolina, and the String Research Journal has featured her research. In addition, she performs in various venues, including pediatric wards, retirement communities, and juvenile and adult prisons. Internationally, she taught string performance and music theory in the Philippines for four years. Mrs. Ruth Bachorik learned piano in childhood and taught piano throughout high school. She holds a B.S. from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and a M.M. in Piano Performance from Bob Jones University. For the last twenty-one years, she taught music and ministry classes at a Bible college in the Philippines where she met Thompson. Currently, she works on faculty at ��ԭ�� […]

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A Fresh Take on an Annual Tradition

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:55 +0000

Often viewed as an entertainment event, Artist Series provides an opportunity for students to relieve the pressures of the semester and enjoy listening to music, often with “that special someone.” However, this year ��ԭ�� hosted an Artist Series with a fresh perspective—the connection of faith and music! Performed by Dr. Daniel Overly, “The Music and Faith of J.S. Bach” featured intriguing pieces such as Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, Christ lag in Todesbanden, and In Dulci Jubilo. Throughout the concert, Overly shared thought-provoking excerpts about the life and faith of Johann Sebastian Bach. Audience members were challenged by Bach’s devotion to God and his desire to do everything to the praise of his Savior’s glory. Inspired by the evening, Music Education Major Danielle Chaney shares, “Dr. Overly is such a phenomenal musician and wonderful storyteller! The audience was very engaged—not only with the readings between pieces, but also with the congregational singing.” About the Artist Daniel Overly is a postdoctoral resident scholar and visiting assistant professor of music in chamber and collaborative music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Before his position with the Jacobs School, Overly studied instrumental collaboration at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He was […]