The Artist Series Committee is charged with the responsibility of administering the Artist Series, a cultural enrichment program for the University supported primarily through student fees. Administering the series includes selection of artists, marketing events, producing events, education and outreach to the community, as well as managerial duties related to contracts, bills, mailings, and grant writing. Due to the nature of programming, this committee may vote to extend the Chair's appointment. The term of this committee is from August to August.

Committee Membership

  • Ms. Julia A. Aubrey
    CHAIR : Director of Ford Center for the Performing Arts
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Ms. Sarah K. Hennigan
    Representative : Interim, Chair of Theatre & Film Department
    Member since 08/15/2026
  • Dr. Timothy W. Oliver
    Representative : Interim, Chair of Music
    Member since 08/15/2026
  • Ms. Nancy M. Schuesselin
    Representative : Chair of Music
    Member since 08/15/2019
  • Dr. Ian Hominick
    Faculty : Theatre, Dance, or Music Representative
    Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
  • Mr. Michael A. Barnett
    Faculty : Theatre, Dance, or Music Representative
    Member from 08/15/2024 to 08/15/2027
  • Mr. Joe W. Moody
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2025 to 08/15/2028
  • Ms. Cynthia L. Joyce
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2029
  • Ms. Lauren E. Bone noble
    Representative : Department of Theatre Arts
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Mrs. Susan C. Turnage
    Representative : University Communications
    Member since 10/07/2024
  • Mrs. Jordain E. Hamill
    Representative : Student Programming Board
    Member since 01/20/2026
  • Dr. Selim Giray
    Representative : Faculty Senate
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
  • Ms. Karleen V. Gardner
    Representative : Director of University Museums
    Member since 08/15/2026
  • Mrs. Jennifer G. Pardoe
    Representative (Non-Voting) : Central Ticket Office
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • Mrs. Laine Mitchell
    External Person : City of Oxford Cultural Group
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
  • Mr. Aidan Quinn
    Undergraduate : Student Representative
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
  • Ms. Julia Stacy
    Undergraduate : Student Representative
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027
  • Ms. Olga Ponomareva
    Graduate : Student Representative
    Member from 08/15/2026 to 08/15/2027