Alumni

Since its founding in 1892, more than 140,000 students have received their degree from CMU. The university has a long-standing tradition of excellence and the department of Communication and Dramatic Arts is proud of its students and faculty.

John Rutherford, CDA graduate, won the 22nd Annual Guvvy Arts Educator Award

John Rutherford is awarded the Guvvy Award

Birmingham, Michigan – On an evening resplendent with red carpet arrivals, percussion fanfare and world-class art, Groves High School theatre arts teacher, and CMU graduate John W. Rutherford was awarded the Guvvy for Arts Education.  The Guvvy is the nickname of the Governor’s Award for Arts and Culture, awarded each year in 12 categories by ArtServe Michigan.  The 22nd annual awards ceremony was held this year at the newly renovated Detroit Institute of Arts on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007. 


Pictured: CDA graduates Steve Mitchell, Larry Joe Campbell,
and Robin Mitchell at the 2005 Homecoming Alumni Reception in
Moore Hall. Larry Joe served as the 2005 Homecoming Master of Ceremony.

The Theatre Interpretation and Dance Area is revamping its programs and would like your help.  If you are an alum of the TID program, could you take 15 minutes to fill out an alumni survey?  Just click the link below.  Thank you in advance; knowing your experiences will be invaluable to us in making sure were are giving students the best education we can.

http://www.surveymonkey.com

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