ýƵ welcomes celebrated singer and actor Audra McDonald for a special campus event, “The Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Audra McDonald,” on Friday, April 10. Following the discussion moderated by university president Laurie A. Carter, audience members have the opportunity participate in a live Q&A session.
“At ýƵ, we strive to enrich the academic experiences of students by bringing a broad range of creators – musicians, artists, scientists, and more – to campus to participate in events that spark creativity and inspiration within our campus as well as the broader community,” said ýƵ president Laurie A. Carter. “As a community, we are excited to learn more about Audra’s perspective on the value of mentorship and personal/professional development at every stage of one’s journey.”
Event Details
Event: The Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Audra McDonald
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: ýƵ Memorial Chapel
510 E. College Avenue, Appleton
Admission: $75-Section A; $50-Section B
Tickets: Tickets go on sale February 15 Purchase online at ýƵ.edu/Tickets
Audra McDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry, as both a singer and actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2015 and received a 2015 National Medal of Arts—America’s highest honor for achievement in the arts—from President Barack Obama.
Blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling, she is as much at home on Broadway and opera stages as she is in film and television roles. In addition to her theatrical work, she maintains a major career as a concert and recording artist, regularly appearing on the great stages of the world.
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