Outstanding Service Learning Award

Keeara Rhoades

Assistant Professor, Art, CLASS

Keeara Rhoades is recognized for her outstanding contribution to service learning at Montana State University Billings. Her collaboration with the School of Classical Ballet Company for the Alice in Wonderland ballet performance showcased her innovative approach to teaching. Rhoades and her New Media Art students worked closely with the dance school, creating animated graphics that added a visually captivating dimension to the storybook ballet.

From depicting key events like Alice’s fall down the hole, their work not only enhanced the performance but also demonstrated the immense talent within our student body. The project exemplifies service learning at its finest, providing authentic value to the community and highlighting the collaborative efforts of both students and faculty. Her dedication to a true partnership between the School of Classical Ballet and MSUB underscores the impact on the arts community.