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Scenic designer and professor John C. Stark has retired after 32 years at the helm of Illinois State University's scenic design program. In this career retrospective, Stark notes crossing paths with legendary faculty at the beginning of his tenure and other notable memories.

One of Illinois State University’s most famous alums – Jane Lynch – is back on campus to help theatre students tame their talent. Lynch will spend the next three weeks as a Visiting Artist in ISU’s School of Theatre and Dance, through May 5.