Mitchell--Karen S. (Communication Studies Faculty)

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# Title Date Summary
1 Interpreters Theatre presents "Tales of You and I"
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.4
The Interpreters Theatre performs "Tales of You and I: An Alumni Storytelling Performance Event," which showcased performances by alumni telling their UNI stories; photo.
2 Doug Shaw shares the comedy of math
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.4
Doug Shaw led a Zoom meeting with Karen Mitchell called Comedy of Mathematics. Mitchell credits Doug to the production of the event; photo.
3 Miller presents 'Self!' to UNI: Artist gives intimate performance about identity
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.6
Tim Miller gave a performance entitled, "Performance! Body! Self!" for an audience at UNI. Miller's performance was an artistic description of his life. The audience responded well to the performance; photo.
4 Internationally acclaimed performance artist to present 'lecture & rant' at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:133, p.1
Performance artist Tim Miller will perform an opinionated rant about identity, culture wars, and homosexuality. Miller offers an interesting perspective on self identification.
5 Emotion to flow at Interpreters Theatre
Northern Iowan 110:16, p.4
Eight performers will take the stage of the slam poetry exhibition, "Slammin' at the Interp!". Several students and faculty will be featured.
6 Alumni return to perform in Interpreters Theatre
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.4
The Interpreters Theater has been at UNI since 1976. The theatre will host solo performances of "Leftovers" and "Station to Station" this fall. UNI alumni often come back to perform.
7 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present 'Leftovers' and 'Station to Station'
Public Relations News Release 2013:50, p.1
UNI alumni Brianne Waychoff and Ben Powell will be performing "Leftovers" and "Station to Station". The event is free and open to the public.
8 Increasing awareness and education of sexual assault
Public Relations News Release 2012:275, p.1
To celebrate Sexual Assault Awareness Month UNI will host several events including seminars on violence prevention and sexual assault awareness.
9 Panther professor earns national recognition
Northern Iowan 109:7, p.5
Karen Mitchell is the 21st recipient of the Leslie Irene Coger award for distinguished performance. Students and co-workers know of Mitchell's abilities in directing and working with social justice and diversity issues; photo.
10 'Carne Viva' based on Postville factory raid
Northern Iowan 108:13, p.6
Jennifer Cooley and Karen Mitchell have written a play based on interviews with workers from the Postville Agriprocessors plant. The play provides a chance for self-reflection on immigration and to view a different culture's response; photo.
11 E. Patrick Johnson's appearance in Hearst Lecture series rescheduled
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.2
March 8 is the new date for presentation based on the book, "Sweet Tea". Johnson is a professor and chair of the Department of Performance Studies and professor of African American Studies at Northwestern.
12 UNI announces second annual Diversity Matters award recipients.
Public Relations News Release 2010:189, p.1
The award is in recognition of their efforts to help the university achieve its diversity-related goals.
13 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present interactive simulation, 'Journey Through the Night'
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.7
Angela Glunz created and directs the latest presentation at the Interpreters Theatre.
14 UNI to launch Center for Violence Prevention
Northern Iowan 107:15, p.1
Center will develop best practices for responding to and preventing interpersonal violence at Iowa's three state universities.
15 "In the Ali Way" showcases talent and creativity
Northern Iowan 106:33, p.6
Ali Horsted will present her one-woman senior honors creative thesis project during the Interpreters Theatre. This is her second year with Interpreters Theatre, having received the Rising Star Award; photo.
16 Half-Masted brings laughter to the UNI campus
Northern Iowan 106:26, p.7
A local improv group, Half-Masted, performed four times last weekend. The group is divided into two teams that act out scenes they create on the spot; photo.
17 UNI alum writes and directs new film
Public Relations News Release 2008:256, p.1
"Ornaments," a new film written and directed by alum Brian Samuel Davis, was released on DVD. "The theme of the play and the movie has to do with the fragility of Humans," said Davis. "That is where the title 'Ornaments' comes from."
18 "Dead White Males" looks at issues facing modern-day teachers
Northern Iowan 104:38, p.4
Play is a dark comedy that explores the social and political issues facing teachers today.
19 $1 million grant to UNI to combat gender violence at Regent universities
Public Relations News Release 2007:154, p.1
The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1 million grant to provide for a model of campus violence prevention.
20 UNI announces outstanding graduate student awards
Public Relations News Release 2007:100, p.1
Graduate students received awards at the spring graduate faculty meeting.
21 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Readings That Changed Our Lives: WGS Faculty Discuss Influential Texts" will be held Wednesday, March 7.
22 UNI Interpreters Theatre explores passing identity from one generation to the next
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Telling My Way Home" will be presented March 1-3.
23 UNI faculty team unveil new musical
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
A reading of a new musical by Rebecca Burkhardt and Cynthia Goatley will take place January 13.
24 "Looking at Comic Books in New Ways" topic for UNI Interpreters Theatre
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Audience Assemble!!! Looking at Comic Books in New Ways" is being presented by the Interpreters Theatre, November 2-4.
25 What's going on
Northern Iowan 103:16, p.7
Brief schedule of activities on and off campus for the coming week.
26 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present "Nickel and Dimed"
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Nickel and Dimed" will be presented October 18-21.
27 UNI Interpreters Theatre explores women's identities in 'Bible Beater/Bra Burner'
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Production written and directed by UNI grad student will explore the Christian and feminist identities of Eastern Iowa women.
28 Wednesday, March 1
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Women's History Month will kick off with discussion on gender issues; UNI Job and Internship Fair will take place at the Maucker Union; Michael Keck will speak as part of the Dead Man Walking Project; Peace Corp information session to be held.
29 Wednesday, March 1 - Saturday, March 4
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
UNI Interpreter's Theatre presents "Dead Man Walking"
30 'Dead Man Walking School of Theatre Project' week of events set for Feb. 27-March 4
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project will try to raise awareness about capital punishment with a week of lectures, panel discussions, and plays.
31 Fake marriages show how to be 'civil' in the Union
Northern Iowan 101:47, p.1
Students in one of professor Karen Mitchell's classes held mock weddings to show support for same sex unions.
32 More than 800 million Barbies sold as popular doll marks another anniversary
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Barbie debuted March 9, 1959.
33 Theatre UNI to present "Wit"
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Will be performed Thursday, December 2 through Sunday, December 5; cast members listed.
34 Changing perceptions of sexuality
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.1
UNI chapter of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Straight, Transgender Alliance hosts conference on campus; Heather Sawyer was the keynote speaker.
35 UNI Interpreters Theatre presents Dracula
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
A list of students involved is provided.
36 UNI students participate in Interpreter's Theatre production of 'Barbie Undone'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
List of students who participated in the production.
37 Barbie comes Undone next week
Northern Iowan 100:45, p.13
UNI Interpreters Theatre to present show focusing on Barbie at mid-life; photo.
38 UNI's Interpreters Theatre to present 'Barbie Undone'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
"Barbie Undone" is adapted and directed by Karen Mitchell and Brianne Waychoff, and will be performed Wednesday, March 31, and Thursday through Saturday, April 1-3.
39 UNI observes Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Schedule of events given.
40 UNI students present 'The Streets are Burning: The '68 Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial'
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Play to focus on riots occurring during the 1968 Vietnam War demonstrations in Chicago; performers listed.
41 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present "The Streets are Burning: The '68 Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial"
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Description of play provided.
42 UNI Interpreters Theatre to present poetry about the triumph of love
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Performance, directed by UNI graduate Katie F-S, to run November 13-15 in Lang 40.
43 Hearst Lecture Series concludes with Michael Keck
Northern Iowan 99:54, p.1
Michael Keck performed pieces from "Voices in the Rain," in the Interpreter's Theatre.
44 Vonnegut's work subject of student stage performance
Northern Iowan 99:46, p.11
Interpreters Theatre will perform three short stories from "Welcome to the Monkey House," by Kurt Vonnegut; Improv Troupe will perform.
45 Nationwide movement sweeping UNI
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9
UNI will celebrate their second annual V-Day Awareness Week; brief history of V-Day Awareness Week.
46 UNI V-Day campaign spans week
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9
On February 10, the fifth annual national V-Day Awareness Week will begin; various events scheduled.
47 Farrell working through SAVE, NISG for UNI women
Northern Iowan 99:34, p.9
Profile of senior English major Jen Farrell; photo.
48 UNI Interpreters Theatre performance examines activism of the 60's
Public Relations News Release 2002:239, p.1
"The Performance and Rhetoric of Social Protests" will be presented by UNI Interpreters Theatre.
49 SAVE forum actors to be the topic for UNI CROW forum lecture Dec. 2
Public Relations News Release 2002:225, p.1
Karen Mitchell and Jana Gymer-Koch will speak on "Finding a Voice: Ethnography of the Origins of SAVE Forum Actors."
50 A stage set for life
Public Relations News Release 2002:186, p.1
Karen Mitchell will discuss the importance of theatre in our lives.