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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Bradley University introduces entertainment engineering major
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — This fall, students at Bradley University can focus their studies on Entertainment Engineering, a new major for those with 'a scientific mind with a creative heart.' Bradley said the new major, which starts this fall, will be under the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts and the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, will offer either a bachelor's degree Entertainment Engineering as well as an ABET accredited bachelor of science in a field of engineering. The college described the new major like this: 'From hydraulics and pneumatics to rigging, motor and winch design, and structural engineering for theatrical productions, students will gain hands-on training in the fast-paced, high-demand world of scenic automation. Graduates will be prepared to work behind the scenes in film, television, theatre, theme parks, concert venues, touring productions, cruise ships, and immersive entertainment experiences like Cirque du Soleil, a Bradley industry partner.' Johanna Pershing, associate professor of Theatre Technology at Bradley, said, 'The safety of performers and audiences is on the line. This is life or death work, and the technology is advancing faster than the industry can train people. That's where we come in.' Scenic automation is currently the fastest growing discipline in technical theatre. Bradley's program is unique as it's one of the first to be based in engineering rather than theatre that includes ABET accredited engineering degrees. 'The industry is desperate for engineers who understand the physics of motion and the artistry of storytelling,' said Pershing. 'Our graduates will enter the field fully prepared to build the magic behind the curtain.' The Entertainment Engineering program officially launches on Aug. 27. For more information about the program, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- General
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Local women earn academic honors
Alexandria Miller Alexandria Miller of Whitestown was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Bradley University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Miller is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and its territories. Its mission is to 'cultivate a community that celebrates and advances the love of learning.' Grace Medici Grace Medici of Zionsville was named to the spring 2025 dean's list at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 12 letter-graded credits in a given semester.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
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44th Annual Moss Avenue Sale finds a new home on Bradley's campus
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A long-standing Peoria tradition took on a new look this year as the 44th Annual Moss Avenue Sale. The event moved from its iconic tree-lined namesake street to the heart of the Bradley University campus. The relocation was necessary due to ongoing road reconstruction on Moss Avenue. Held on Saturday, June 7, the outdoor event transformed Bradley's campus quad into a bustling market of antiques, collectibles, artisan goods, and street food. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., hundreds of visitors browsed vendor booths, enjoyed live music, and soaked in the festive atmosphere — all under the open sky and with free admission. 'This was a new venture for us, but it has all been smooth sailing,' said Jan Krouse, longtime organizer of the Moss Avenue Sale. 'It seems like the vendors like it, it seems like it's well-attended. It's got a whole different vibe — more festival or free market kind of a vibe to it. It's a little more chill on Moss Avenue, but I think it's a success.' While the setting was different, the eclectic mix of items for sale remained a key draw. 'We've got antiques for the people that love antiques, but we also have jewelry and art and T-shirts and sunglasses — you know, any quirky kind of thing that you can think of, it's probably here,' Krouse added. The sale area was closed to vehicle traffic for the day, with parking available on surrounding streets. The event remained a walkable, family-friendly outing, true to its roots. While organizers are hopeful the sale will return to Moss Avenue next year, they're now confident in the flexibility of the tradition. 'Now that we've got this under our belt, we know what we're doing. That will be okay with us if we have to have it here another year,' said Krouse. A portion of proceeds from the event supports the Moss-Bradley Residential Association, helping fund neighborhood improvement efforts and community projects. Despite the change in scenery, the spirit of the Moss Avenue Sale lived on — offering a unique shopping experience and a vibrant way for the Peoria community to come together. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
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NFW's Corporate Restructuring Spawns Third Wave of Layoffs
Bad news comes in threes—at least for NFW. The Illinois-based plant-based plastic provider's third round of corporate restructuring in as many years has (predictably) led to layoffs. More from Sourcing Journal Chemical Textile Recycler Eeden Closes $20M Funding Round Material Innovation Initiative Makes a Comeback Material World: Still Burning Bras? You Can Bury Balena's In line with previous press statements, NFW did not share quantitative details on just how many people, exactly, were reorganized this week in Peoria. Or where, as the plant-based and plastic-free materials maker has a few facilities in the city, some 10 miles apart. Per a press statement, the recurrent 'difficult decision' was not made lightly and 'affects many talented team members whose work has helped bring our mission to life,' NFW said. It is unclear how many positions were terminated. The shift will streamline technical solutions for partners throughout the supply chain, CEO Steve Zika said, though NFW's mission will 'remain unchanged.' 'We are evolving our model to operate more squarely as an intermediates business: Embedding our IP directly into the supply chains of leading brands and manufacturers rather than producing materials ourselves,' said Zika. 'This allows us to scale faster, reduce resource intensity, and make our sustainable technologies more widely.' Bradley University and Illinois State University's joint NPR network, first reported the news last Friday. NFW was unable to share any additional information with Sourcing Journal. For context: Luke Haverhals founded NFW back when it was known as Natural Fiber Welding. Citing personal reasons, the Bradley professor resigned as CEO last October, as announced at the top of 2024's fourth fiscal quarter, but would remain on the board. Then-president Zika resumed the role in November 2024. Days preceding Zika's promotion, NFW has furloughed a 'significant' portion of its staff; what a spokesperson previously attributed to delays in customer contracting—rendering NFW 'unable to close a bridge round of funding that's been in the work for several months,' a local news channel reported at the time. The Another Tomorrow collaborator's last known dismissal data affected 10 percent of its workforce—reportedly representing 'less than 30 employees' spanning the C suite to the cutting room floor—in April 2023. This alleged trimming of the fat in preparation for scaling Mirum was not indicative of any financial issues or operational shortcomings. 'This shift marks a new chapter for NFW,' the company said. 'One rooted in the same purpose of displacing petroleum-derived synthetic materials, but with a renewed focus on our core chemistries in order to drive greater impact over time.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
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Morrison student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
May 24—BATON ROUGE, La. — Morrison resident Clara Bush recently was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at Bradley University. Bush is one of 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually inducted into the society. Membership is by invitation only and requires chapter approval and nomination. The membership is eligible to the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors. Graduate students in the top 10% and faculty, professional staff and alumni with a scholarly distinction also qualify. Phi Kappa Phi is an honor society with chapters on more than 300 campuses in the U.S., its territories and the Philippines. The organization's goal is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all higher-education fields and engage the scholars community in service to others. For more information, visit
