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The video continues a collaboration with NYC-based choreographer Jesse Obremski and pays tribute to graduating seniors

How campus went quiet, yet BYU continued on, during the coronavirus pandemic Day by day—and sometimes hour by hour—elements of the BYU experience were suddenly shifting, disrupting everything from budding relationships to Sunday meetings to major university events, including BYU Women’s Conference and April graduation ceremonies—both canceled. All NCAA competition was suspended. Meanwhile professors and campus IT personnel scrambled to take BYU entirely online by Wednesday, March 18. Many faculty turned to the video program Zoom to stream or record instruction, innovating new ways to teach hands-on subjects like dance, music, and nursing or to simulate lab research remotely. Read the full article by Michael R. Walker at magazine.byu.edu.

Shill — a native of Cottonwood Heights, Utah — will graduate with a BFA in dance on April 24, 2020

Baird — a native of Garden Grove, CA — will graduate with a BA in art on April 24, 2020

Schill — a South Carolina native — will graduate with a BFA in photography and a BA in sociocultural anthropology on April 24, 2020

Lui — a native of Seattle, Washington — will graduate with a BA in communications with an emphasis in advertising on April 24, 2020

Clegg — from Fruit Heights, Utah — will graduate with a BA in media arts studies on April 24, 2020

Speed — a native of Denver, Colorado — will graduate with a BA in communications with an emphasis in communications studies on April 24, 2020

Jones — a native of Midland, Michigan — will graduate with a BFA in animation on April 24, 2020

Christopherson shared clips from his documentaries and lessons of faith he has learned throughout his film career

Department of Theatre and Media Arts professor Scott Christopherson shares his perspective as a documentary filmmaker on the relationship between spirituality and representation.

Buehler encouraged students to explore and embrace their personal histories

The BYU graphic design alum and Punchcut cofounder shared advice for an innovative career with students in the College of Fine Arts and Communications

Thaylene Rogers succeeded Scott Boyter as Assistant Dean and Controller for the College of Fine Arts and Communications beginning September 2019. Rogers’ responsibilities include overseeing the college’s budgets and finances, as well as facilities. She also works directly with the business managers and accountants throughout the college. “I see my role as helping with whatever is needed in the college — working through resource issues to facilitate the wonderful creative work that goes on within the college,” said Rogers. Rogers received her degree in accounting in 1981 at BYU and returned to receive an executive MBA in 2015. She credits her time spent studying at BYU with opening doors to rewarding work and service opportunities throughout her life. After receiving her undergraduate degree in accounting, Rogers began working for Arthur Andersen & Co in both the Portland and San Francisco offices. She was a public accountant for the first five years of her career — primarily in tax practice — and then left the public sphere to do private industry work. Rogers chose to step back from her career for a time after the birth of her second child. She stayed current through financial volunteer work for local schools and community organizations. When the time was right, Rogers stepped back into the accounting world and began working as a CPA for various companies in Utah. Eventually, Rogers came back to BYU to work — drawn to the unique work environment at her alma mater. “There is a culture that respects and incorporates the sacred as we approach all aspects of our work,” said Rogers. Rogers began her BYU career in the financial office for Arts Production. After four years, she became the business manager for the Departments of Theatre and Media Arts, Art and Design — during which time she received her executive MBA. In 2015, Rogers accepted the position of Controller for BYU Technology Transfer. As the new Controller for the College of Fine Arts and Communications, Rogers specifically looks forward to the opportunity to serve those within the college. “The College of Fine Arts and Communications is a remarkable community,” said Rogers. “I’m inspired by the great work that comes out of this college. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute in my way to the impactful work produced. There’s something very special about the College of Fine Arts and Communications, and I feel blessed to be a part of it.”

The devotional will take place at 11 a.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center.

The convocation ceremonies were held on April 26 in the Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)

Norawong will speak at the School of Communications Convocation at 9 a.m. on April 26

Kamba will speak at the Department of Art and Department of Design Convocation at 12 p.m. on April 26