14 min
MSU’s Womxn of Color Initiatives hosting critically acclaimed performer Paige Hernandez as 2024 artist-in-residence MSU Today with Russ White
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The Michigan State University Womxn of Color Initiatives, or WOCI, is hosting Paige Hernandez as its 2024 Artist-in-Residence. The sixth artist to participate in this program, Hernandez is a multidisciplinary artist and critically acclaimed performer, director, choreographer and playwright. She’s in residence on Michigan State University’s campus March 18 to 21.
Delia Fernández-Jones is associate dean for equity, justice and faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Letters and chair of WOCI.
Fernández-Jones and Hernandez join Russ White on this episode of MSU Today.
Conversation Highlights:
(0:37) – Delia on the history and mission of WOCI.
(3:24) – Delia on the artist-in-residence program.
(4:33) – Why did you invite Paige to be this year’s artist-in-residence?
(5:42) – Paige, why did you accept Delia’s invitation?
(7:11) – What do you hope Spartans take away from Paige’s visit?
(8:58) – Paige, talk about the synergy between performing and teaching.
(10:13) – What do you want us to keep in mind about this cool program?
(11:37) – Final thoughts from Paige.
(12:35) – What’s happening on March 21?
Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
The Michigan State University Womxn of Color Initiatives, or WOCI, is hosting Paige Hernandez as its 2024 Artist-in-Residence. The sixth artist to participate in this program, Hernandez is a multidisciplinary artist and critically acclaimed performer, director, choreographer and playwright. She’s in residence on Michigan State University’s campus March 18 to 21.
Delia Fernández-Jones is associate dean for equity, justice and faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Letters and chair of WOCI.
Fernández-Jones and Hernandez join Russ White on this episode of MSU Today.
Conversation Highlights:
(0:37) – Delia on the history and mission of WOCI.
(3:24) – Delia on the artist-in-residence program.
(4:33) – Why did you invite Paige to be this year’s artist-in-residence?
(5:42) – Paige, why did you accept Delia’s invitation?
(7:11) – What do you hope Spartans take away from Paige’s visit?
(8:58) – Paige, talk about the synergy between performing and teaching.
(10:13) – What do you want us to keep in mind about this cool program?
(11:37) – Final thoughts from Paige.
(12:35) – What’s happening on March 21?
Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.
14 min