Metalsmith and associate faculty Robert F. Schroeder has had numerous works included in shows throughout the country this spring. He recently was included in OH+5 at The Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio from January 13 through March 11. He also has been a member of two group shows: CU29 at the Mesa Contemporary Arts in Mesa, Arizona, from April 6 through August 12 and Crafts National at the Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka, Kansas, from May 5 through August 19.

Assistant Professor of Theatre Victoria Adams- Zischke and her husband, Kurt Zischke, will appear on stage together for the upcoming Fort Wayne Philharmonic Signature Series Mozart: Revealed, an original production telling the story of Mozart in his own words through drama, opera and orchestral music. The Zischkes, both professional actors, will be featured in the production written and directed by Werner Trieschmann, with Andrew Constantine conducting the orchestra. Performances are Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. or Sunday, April 29, at 2:30 p.m. Both performances are at the Arts United Center. For more information visit fwphil.org

VCD alumnae Megan Tiffany ('11, graphic design) recently was appointed as the new director of market development for MagniFi, a design build firm focusing exclusively on the visions of financial institutions throughout North America. Tiffany will manage all company marketing efforts such as market research, social media development, public relations, web management, and the design and development of new marketing materials. Most recently, she served as the internal graphic designer for Aptera Inc. located in Fort Wayne.

The art work of IPFW Associate Professor Nancy McCroskey (ceramics) and associate faculty Michael Burman (sculpture) are among 58 other local artists whose original artwork will promote a healing environment in the new Parkview Regional Medical Center.  Opened to the public in March, healing spaces throughout the entire facility feature original artwork. A committee of hospital representatives, an artist panel and Skyline Art Services, a national art search organization were involved in sifting through hundreds of art proposals to eventually select 58 pieces from local artists ranging from paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, printing, and photography. There are more than 700 pieces of artwork throughout the entire building.