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Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation: A Gift That Keeps On Giving “The investment in Guilford College by the Tannenbaum-
THIS FALL, THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Brian Coleman joined with Don Smith, Associate Professor of Physics,
Sternberger Foundation will have a significant impact on our
to offer a course titled “Lights at Full: The Science of Theatre
ability to provide an education that is truly transformative for
Stagecraft.” Covering circuitry, optics and color, the course
our students,” said President Jane Fernandes.
taught how to make light plots and implement designs to evoke
Jeanne Tannenbaum had similar sentiments. “The Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation board
psychological reactions from an audience. For educators like Brian, The Guilford Edge has provided not only opportunities like this, but also a more enjoyable teaching process. “My class is project-based, and meeting students on consecutive days for longer class periods tightens the feedback loop, which helps us reach our goals quicker,” said Brian. And thanks to a significant gift by The
“The 3-week semester’s
immersive nature let me focus on the subject better than I ever could have with a 15-week one.”
Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation of
— Elizabeth Dizon '22
future of Guilford College and its students. Contributing to an excellent experience for students and faculty aligns with our values and mission,” said the Board Chair. As part of the Edge initiative, the College updated its curriculum for the first time in more than two decades and instituted a unique calendar that includes 3- and 12-week terms each semester. The 3-week term features
Greensboro, the impact is sure to continue.
an intensive, single-course, team-based
Launched this fall, The Guilford Edge was designed to ensure that students can thrive through uncommon
is pleased to be able to support the bright
opportunity for every student every semester.
engagement in real-world learning. More than 400 first years
The Edge has four focus areas: learning collaboratively,
started at Guilford this fall and will be the first class to have a
teaming for student success with integrated advising and
four-year Edge experience.
post-college planning, developing ethical leadership and
The Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation made a $175,000
rallying campus spirit. Additionally, the College has restored
gift to Guilford College to support this innovative Guilford Edge
Binford and Milner residence halls, remodeled its dining
program. This type of giving falls in line with the Foundation’s
center and added gathering spaces.
commitments to improve the quality of life in Guilford County.
“The Guilford Edge is a bold, comprehensive plan based upon
Potential areas to be impacted by the Foundation’s grant
the results of extensive research. We are excited to help fund
include curricular redesign, facilities, scholarships, faculty
such a worthy project, ” said Bob Klepfer, Executive Director of
development, internships and fellowships.
the Foundation.
BRIAN COLEMAN INSTRUCTS ELIZABETH DIZON ’22 AND JOENN LANZA ’21 ON THE PRINCIPLES OF S TA G E L I G H T I N G D U R I N G T H E J O I N T T H E AT R E / P H Y S I C S 3 - W E E K C O U R S E “ L I G H T S AT F U L L : T H E S C I E N C E O F T H E AT R E S TA G E C R A F T ”
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