Hannah Carpenter, administrative assistant to the chair of MIT Music and Theater Arts and Jillian Scales, ensemble and event manager in the Concerts Office, received 'Unsung Hero Awards' today at the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Infinite Award ceremony.

 

 

SHASS Unsung Hero Award
The Unsung Hero is someone who often works behind the scenes, without fuss or public recognition, to carry out work essential for the smooth functioning of his/her unit or the School. This individual should be someone who takes initiative without being prompted, is reliable, persevering, and results-oriented, and is someone who provides whatever is missing for excellence on a constant basis.

Norton Award winner Ken Urban on bringing tough topics to the stage

Newly crowned for "Outstanding New Script, playwright discusses how his work helps him make sense of the world.

One stage at a time

Associate Professor Sara Brown, an accomplished theater set designer, teaches MIT students to create and think visually.    

Jazz in the key of life

Saxophonist Miguel Zenón, a Grammy-winning MIT faculty member, creates a distinctive blend of jazz and traditional Puerto Rican music.