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Bowlby Library Hosts First Miniature Painting Show for All Ages

WU Faculty Publishes 3rd Poetry Manuscript

Dr. Robert Randolph, professor of English at Waynesburg University, recently published his third full-length poetry manuscript, “Broken.”

“Broken” features the poetic voice of an old man who feels “broken into prayer by God’s presence,” with each poem representing “the shards of that breakage.”

Dr. Randolph’s first full-length poetry manuscript, “Floating Girl (Angel of War),” was published in 2006 and his second, “The Appalachian Archive,” was published in 2021. Prior to publication, all three works gained recognition in their earlier forms.

“‘Floating Girl (Angel of War)’ was the editor’s choice from Elixir Press in a national competition,” said Dr. Randolph. “‘The Appalachian Archive’ was a finalist in the Fernanto Rielo World Prize for Mystical Poetry, from Madrid, Spain. Sixteen years ago, it was one of 13 finalists from entries coming from many countries. ‘Broken’ was also a finalist, two years ago, in the Rielo Prize, this time one of 10 finalists.”

No Third Place

Eva K. Bowlby Library held a Tiny Art Show at the library during the month of March. The small masterpieces were on display until mid-April. Competitors were supplied with a canvas and supplies, but could use their own paints/multimedia. Four age groups competed: 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-17 years and Adult (18 years & up). A first, second, and third place winner was chosen for each category. Age 6-8 winners: 1st - Kylo Nyland, 2nd - Landon Harris, & 3rd - Grace Miller. Age 9-12 winners: 1st - Julianna Kirsch, 2nd - Aubrey Morris, & 3rd - Palmer Bailey. Age 13-17: 1st - Emalene Gifford, 2nd - JJ Martinez. Adult: 1st - Angie Brandon, 2nd - Danielle Nyland, & 3rd - Lainey Duncan.

WU Fine Arts Hosts Student Art Exhibition

The Waynesburg University Department of Fine Arts hosted a gallery student show in the Benedum Fine Arts Gallery. The opening reception was held April 17 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

“This show [featured] work made by University students currently enrolled in visual arts classes,” Emily Wiedner, associate professor of fine arts, said. “These classes are Ceramics, Jewelry and Metals, Watercolor, Drawing, Art in Elementary School and Digital Art.”

This annual exhibition presents an opportunity for both the students who made the pieces and the students coming to see them.

“This show provides a full-circle experience for students on what it feels like to be an artist, from the making of the work to exhibiting it,” Wiedner said. “It’s also an opportunity to share with the rest of campus what our students have been working on all semester.”

The student art show ran from Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 28.

Each manuscript is connected to its own story. Through the prose, “Floating Girl (Angel of War)” expresses anger surrounding the effects of war on children, while “The Appalachian Archive” and “Broken” embody a sense of awe.

In “Broken,” that sense of awe is illustrated through the old man’s poems written to God.

“That is the inspiration—feeling God’s presence, being moved to awe and responding in words,” explained Dr. Randolph on what inspired him to write his most recent published book. “The poems are written, let’s say, from inside the poet’s heart and everyday experiences, to God.”

For those interested in pursuing a degree in creative writing and publishing their own written works, Dr. Randolph suggests becoming immersed in the craft through reading and writing.

“I would advise anyone interested in creative writing to write and write more, not to stop, and to read and read more,” added Dr. Randolph. “It is ok to write from the heart. It is also ok to learn from other writers about the craft.”

In addition to publishing three poetry manuscripts, Dr. Randolph’s work has been published in nearly 40 journals worldwide throughout his academic career. He was a Fulbright Teaching Scholar in both Finland and Greece. For over 12 years, he was also a Commissioned Ruling Elder for the Greensboro Presbyterian Church.

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