Start: February 25, 2025 11 a.m.
End: February 25, 2025 12 p.m.
Location: Sursa Performance Hall
About
Join us for a panel discussion featuring campus professionals who hold arts degrees! Learn how their creative backgrounds shape their careers, contribute to the university, and impact the community. This is a great opportunity to explore the many ways an arts degree can translate into meaningful and unexpected career paths.
CFA Talks is a bi-annual event hosted by the College of Fine Arts. This enriching series brings together distinguished alumni and esteemed professionals from various fields to share their valuable experiences and insights. During these sessions, speakers provide students with an in-depth understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in the arts and beyond. The event serves as a platform for networking, inspiration, and professional development, offering attendees a unique opportunity to gain firsthand advice from those who have navigated the professional landscape. Through engaging talks and interactive discussions, students can explore diverse career paths, learn about industry trends, and gather practical tips to enhance their future career prospects. CFA Talks aims to empower students by equipping them with the tools and confidence needed to achieve their professional goals.
Guest Speakers
Zach Cozart
Academic Advisor
BS, Music Education
Ball State University
Indy Potter
Multimedia Design Specialist
BFA, Animation
Ball State University
Ruth Snyder
Academic Advisor
BFA, Printmaking & Arts Education
Bowling Green State University
MA, Student Affairs in Higher Education Administration
Ball State University
Ashley Pilmore
Senior Asistant Director, Career Center
MA, Executive Development for Public Service
BS, Elementary Education and Teaching with Theatre Minor
Ball State University
Jackson Harmeyer
Music Librarian
MM, Music History and Literature
University of Louisville
Chris McCloskey
Academic Advisor
BA, Theatre
Wabash College