arts languages and philosophy

Benkendorf named 2025 Renaissance Student

Posted by on May 21, 2025

Megan Benkendorf, a senior in applied mathematics with minors in music, computer science and physics, was named Missouri S&T’s 2025 Renaissance Student. Benkendorf, from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, received a $1,000 prize at a ceremony hosted by the arts, languages, and philosophy department on Monday, May 5.

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Benkendorf named 2025 Renaissance Student, Brown earns runner-up honors

Posted by on May 19, 2025

Megan Benkendorf, a senior in applied mathematics with minors in music, computer science and physics from Cape Girardeau, Missouri, has been named Missouri S&T’s Renaissance Student for 2025. The award, which includes a $1,000 prize, was presented Monday, May 5, by the arts, languages, and philosophy department.

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Missouri S&T choirs to perform spring concert

Posted by on April 28, 2025

S&T arts, languages, and philosophy will present a choir concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, in Leach Theatre.

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S&T jazz ensemble to perform spring concert Sunday

Posted by on April 7, 2025

The S&T jazz ensemble, directed by Matthew Sokeland, will perform its spring concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, in Leach Theatre.

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S&T band to perform spring concert Friday

Posted by on April 3, 2025

The S&T university band will perform its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11, in Leach Theatre. Dr. David Samson, assistant professor of music, is the band’s director.

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Mark your calendars for a lineup of student musical performances

Posted by on January 23, 2025

The Missouri S&T arts, languages and philosophy department will host several musical performances this semester. Performances will be held in Leach Theatre unless otherwise noted:

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Missouri S&T choirs to perform fall concert

Posted by on November 13, 2024

S&T’s arts, languages and philosophy department will present its fall choir concert Sunday, Nov. 17.
The concert will begin at 2 p.m. in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall and will feature performances by the chamber choir and jazz choir, directed by Lorie Francis, teaching professor of music at S&T.

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Epting publishes research in ‘Environmental Ethics’

Posted by on November 5, 2024

Dr. Shane Epting, associate professor of philosophy, has made contributions to philosophy and urban studies through recent publications, presentations and panel discussions. Epting’s latest article, “Weak Anthropocentrism’s Future,” was published in the journal Environmental Ethics, offering insights into environmental philosophy and the implications of human-centered ethics.

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Wind symphony to perform Nov. 3

Posted by on October 28, 2024

The S&T Wind Symphony will perform a second fall concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, in Leach Theatre. Tickets are $5 for the public and free to youth, ages 18 and younger, and Missouri S&T students with a valid ID.

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Epting publishes on urban philosophy

Posted by on October 1, 2024

Dr. Shane Epting, assistant professor of philosophy, has recently published a new book, titled Meaning in the Metropolis: Toward an Urban Existentialism.

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