by David
Glasgow
Like thousands before and since, a love of music brought Mark
Wait to Nashville. After eight years of hard work and dedication,
he has achieved the sort of music industry recognition most of
his fellow travelers only dream of: an invitation to join the
Country Music Foundation (CMF) Board of Directors.
Wait, a classically trained pianist and dean of the Blair School
of Music, did not make the journey alone. Since his arrival in
1993, Wait has worked with civic leaders and several Blair faculty
members to nurture a quiet but powerful partnership with Nashville's
music industry.
"Classical music is and always will be the heart and core of
our mission, but there is also much for us to learn from the outstanding
musicians, diverse musics and wonderful heritage of Southern culture,"
said Wait. "Virtuosity and musical insight are all around us in
Nashville, from the concert halls and local clubs, to recording
studios."
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Tsinakis named to post in College of Arts and Science
by Jessica
Howard
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Constantine Tsinakis, professor of mathematics and former associate
provost for faculty affairs, has been named to the newly created
position of executive dean of the College of Arts and Science,
Richard McCarty, dean of Arts and Science, announced recently.
As executive dean, Tsinakis will be responsible for issues relating
to faculty development, graduate education and research, and the
repositioning of the College of Arts and Science in the international
arena.
Tsinakis will also work with McCarty on faculty actions including
recruitment, renewals, promotions and tenure.