Students and student employees at the Ent Center celebrate Arts Month

What are you studying at UCCS?

I’m a senior studying history, art history, and museum studies at UCCS.

What do you want to do when you “grow up?”

After I graduate I want to work in the museum field, perhaps as a collections manager who organizes, stores, and cares for a museum collection.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time? How do you like to engage with the arts?

In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and embroidery.

What’s your favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts?

The Ent Center is my favorite building on campus because it has cozy study spaces, wonderful Theatreworks performances, and fantastic visual art inside and outside the gallery. Working at the Galleries of Contemporary Art has given me the valuable opportunity to work with amazing artists and learn so much about gallery practice.

What are you studying at UCCS?

Contrary to popular belief, I am not actually a theatre major (it is my minor though). I am actually pursuing a degree in Spanish. Español es mi especialidad y mi asignatura secundaria es el teatro.

What do you want to do when you “grow up?”

When I started my college career, I thought I wanted to be a teacher. Three years of classes, a mountain of books, and a favor to a friend later, I decided I needed to do something outside of academia. Instead, I am looking to work in publishing as an editor and translator of books.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time?

Outside of classes, I am involved in a bunch of extracurricular activities. I am the president of Pitch Peak A Cappella, the secretary for La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica, and I am currently directing the musical Amélie, which will be opening on November 11th! In the rare moments I am not busy with one project or another I am either reading or watching a K-drama.

What’s your favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts?

My favorite thing about the Ent Center is the people! Corny, I know, but it’s hard not to feel that way when you spend as much time there as I do! Between classes, club activities, and working at the desk, I have had the opportunity to meet so many incredibly talented and kind people. The Music, Theatre and Dance professors are incredible and with a professional theatre company under the same roof, there are so many opportunities to learn. The student community is so wonderfully supportive as well, as students from every department help each other to create and explore the limits of their artistic mediums. The free parking is a close second, though…

What are you studying at UCCS?

I am set to graduate with my bachelor’s in criminal justice in the Spring. After that I will pursue law school.

What do you want to do when you “grow up?”

When I “grow up” I want to become a criminal defense attorney. My dream goal is to change people’s lives forever and advocate for anyone who feels they don’t have a voice to stand up for themselves. I hope to make a difference in the criminal justice system. I hope to bring greatness to our system.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time? How do you like to engage with the arts?

In my free time I love to spend time with my family. My life revolves around my ever so large family. They are the reason behind me being where I am today. They have always pushed me to be my very best and to chase my dreams. So I try to stay very close to that support.

What’s your favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts?

My favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts is the people. Every person you come across in the center is so friendly and kind. And they’re all so passionate about the arts and they always want to share that passion with you. The culture at the Ent Center is truly unmatched. And I recommend everyone be a part of that culture whether it be coming to see the different programs we have or even working here. It is one of my favorite things about UCCS.

What are you studying at UCCS?

I am studying business with an emphasis in marketing

What do you want to do when you “grow up?”

I am still trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up!

What do you enjoy doing with your free time? How do you like to engage with the arts?

I like to paint and write spoken word when I have time or feel inspired.

What’s your favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts?

The Ent Center has beautiful views and a lot of resources to put on shows that make it feel more professional.

What are you studying at UCCS?

I am a dual theatre and dance major at UCCS.

What do you want to do when you “grow up?”

When I grow up I hope to continue to pursue a career in the arts. My ultimate goal is to be happy and utilize the pursuit of the arts as a vessel to carry me through my journey toward fulfillment and success.

What do you enjoy doing with your free time? How do you like to engage with the arts?

During my free time, I enjoy taking care of my guinea pig Martin and playing with my puppy named Cole. I also enjoy performing at open mics and recording my music at my studio in Denver. When I have free time I also enjoy acting and finding new monologues. Even when I have free time I am still utilizing it to further my experiences in the arts.

What’s your favorite thing about the Ent Center for the Arts?

I have a plentiful list of my favorite attributes and opportunities the Ent Center provides. Not only is it a lovely piece of architecture, but it also houses amazing performances, concerts, and professional and community dance performances. The Ent Center also has four beautiful theatres that students have the opportunity to perform in and watch shows for free. I also love the free GOCA art galleries that are provided.