Judd Family Endowed Fund

The Judd Family Endowed Fund award was established in 2008 by the Judd family to provide Oakland University and the College of Arts and Sciences with the opportunity to sponsor programs in the humanities and arts, a passion of the Judd Family.

2020-21 JUDD FAMILY ENDOWED FUND AWARDED PROGRAMS 

Trans & Film Media in the 21st Century 

Date: October 9, 2020

Time: 7–8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual (Google Meet)

Guest speaker, Dr. Carl Keegan, Grand Valley State University, will examine the role transgender people play on- and off-screen in film and media of the 21st century.

The Oakland University Piano Pedagogy Workshop

Date: January 29-31, 2021

Location: Varner Hall

Guest faculty, Helen Marlais and Logan Skelton will be joined by OU piano faculty, Tian Tian, Rebecca Happel, I-Chen Yeh and guest artist, Robert Satterlee to present three days of lectures, performance instructions and concerts for pianists of all levels. 

January 29

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.: Helen Marlais presents morning lectures and works with OU students teaching beginner to late intermediate repertoire.

8 p.m.: Robert Satterlee Solo Concert

January 30

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.: Logan Skelton presents morning lectures and works with OU students performing late intermediate to advanced repertoire. 

8 p.m.: Guest and OU student showcase recital

January 31, Piano Day and Competition

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.: OU Piano Faculty presents lectures and masterclasses

Competition runs throughout the day in Varner Recital Hall. Please visit the SMTD Piano Day page for more competition details. 

7 p.m.: Piano Competition Showcase Concert. 

ON HOLD

Cleopatra Boy

Elaine Hagenberg Residency

Women and Gender Studies Poetry Slam