One
year later. 
Rachel
Williams ’04 and Bri Yachera ’05, student assistants
in the President’s Office, organized the event. "We were
all here last year when it happened, and during the past year we
have all grown as a community. It just seemed fitting that we all
come together again this year to honor those who lost their lives
and loved ones," said Williams. Yachera added, "The events
of September 11th affected everyone and coming together brings unity
to our campus."|
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Wachovia Theatre was held in September. Formerly Meridian Theatre, it was renamed in recognition of the generous support of Wachovia Bank. The ribbon cutting launched the fall season of the Domino Players and preceded the opening night performance of "Art" starring Albright faculty John Pankratz and James Speese, and alumnus Nathan Roberts ’00. Julia Matthews, newly appointed director of theatre, says she is thrilled to be at an institution with such a commitment to the arts and a desire to move forward. Not only will patrons to the theatre be more comfortable, she says, but "we also have some extraordinary new teaching tools." Matthews replaced long-time director of theatre Lynn Morrow, who retired in June. One of the new teaching tools is a state-of-the-art lighting control system purchased from Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC), a premier lighting manufacturer. Wayne Vettleson, technical director/theatre manager, says the new system, which uses the CAD program, allows students to work in a "virtual theatre." "We can pretend to have control fixtures we don’t actually have and manipulate them in the virtual theatre," he says. "It’s great for teaching the design of other types of theatres." Both aesthetic and technological renovations have been made in the initial phase of the renovation. The theatre has received new lighting alcoves, carpeting and seats. A video monitoring system and projection screen have also been installed. Phase II will involve the renovation of the Wachovia Theatre lobby area. If you would like to contribute to the renovation project, contact the Development Office at 610-921-7653 or jketter@alb.edu. |
Dedication
Ceremony Held