Theatre Chair John Benitz Promoted to Full Professor
Announced on April 3, 2020
The College of Performing Arts proudly announces that John Benitz, chair of the Department of Theatre, has been promoted from Associate to Full Professor of Theatre. This promotion acknowledges John’s demonstrated excellence in teaching and prolonged and active participation in his professional field. John has consistently built a record of scholarly/creative accomplishments of high quality, and we continue to celebrate the work he does on behalf of CoPA for our students and the University.
Popular Stories
CoPA Alumna Kavita Rao’s Multifaceted Career in the Arts
Alumna Kavita Rao (‘05) studied Dance and Communications with a PR emphasis and continues to use the skills she learned at Chapman University in her career as a professional dancer, choreographer, educator, artistic director, and business owner today. Kavita has experienced many professional evolutions throughout her career. After graduating from Chapman in 2005, she used
Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Music Professor Dr. Nicholas Terry and His Ensembles Receive Prestigious Awards
The College of Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the recent achievements of Music professor and Director of Percussion Studies Dr. Nicholas Terry, whose leadership in music continues to shine on local and national stages. Brightwork Ensemble, a musical project that Dr. Terry helped establish 12 years ago, is a regular performer at Monk Space,