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Charles “Chuck” O’Connor

Charles “Chuck” O’Connor

 

Charles “Chuck” O’Connor, M.F.A.

Dean,
College of Visual and Perfoming Arts

Charles “Chuck” O’Connor received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California and a B.A. from California State University, Northridge.  He currently serves as the chair of the Department of Theatre and as the executive director of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. 

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, O’Connor served as head of Film and New Media and interim chair of the Department of Theatre Arts.  His field of study is scenic design and computer simulation for theater and broadcast media.

A strong advocate for diversity, technology and interdisciplinary experiences, O’Connor spent a number of his formative years overseas and is fluent in Spanish.  He looks forward to the opportunities to more fully integrate technology into the creative processes of students and faculty and to expand course offerings to the region through distance learning.

“From the moment I first arrived on the campus, I realized that IPFW is an excellent university located in a wonderful community - a treasure and value all around.   I look forward to working with the outstanding faculty and staff of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, its students, and the people of Fort Wayne and surrounding areas, to build upon the excellence that precedes me,” said O’Connor. 

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