Hank Green, center, University of Montana President Seth Bodnar, right, and College of Arts and Media Co-Dean Jennifer Cavanaugh, left, pose for a celebratory photo after Green was presented with his award on March 9.
The College of Arts and Media celebrated Hank Green’s impact on the multimedia community by presenting him with an award during the Odyssey of Our Stars fundraiser hosted at the Montana Theatre on March 9.
Starting from left to right, Audrey Stenhouse, Anthony Maturey, Blake Sowers, Aiden Kelly, Jaclyn Kleinsasser and Kairi Lising perform act three, scene one of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on March 9. The Odyssey of Our Stars highlighted multiple opportunities available at the College of Arts and Media.
John Shaffner, a production designer who once was featured as a commencement speaker at the University of Montana, was the emcee for the evening production of the Odyssey of Our Stars honoring Hank Green and fundraising for the College of Arts and Media on March 9.
Hank Green is a well-known video creator, author, mentor, educator and alumnus of the University of Montana. In partnership with the University, Green has hired and worked with more than 30 students in CAM’s programs throughout the years.
The Odyssey of Our Stars is a yearly event held by the College of Arts and Media to honor past alumni and their contributions to the multimedia community. This year’s production included a piece by Shakespeare, short films, live music and choreographed dances presented by students across the college.
John Shaffner, a well-known production designer, hosted the event with conversations and jokes on stage between student performances. Past alumni who were inspired by and worked with Green collaborated on a video that followed the student showcase.
UM President Seth Bodnar and CAM Co-Deans Jennifer Cavanaugh and Michael Musick all spoke, thanking the donors in attendance, and Bodnar presented Green with his honors.
“You help our students pursue their dreams and shape a better world through their craft and perspectives,” Cavanaugh and Musick said.
Green provided an emotional and heartfelt speech thanking CAM and the students he’s worked with, then engaged with students in the lobby after the event.
