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Malaysian performing artist to present programs on acting and organizational management

CONTACT:  Nancy Nanney, chair of Humanities Division, 304-424-8361.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A Malaysian performing artist in residence at Ohio University will present two programs on acting and organizational management Wednesday (Oct. 20) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

Mano Maniam, the 2004 Henry Luce Scholar at OU, will present "Memoir of an Asian Actor" at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday (Oct. 20) in the college theatre, Room 1305.  At 5 p.m., he will talk about "Intercultural Management," in a presentation in Room 2537.

The programs are free and open to the public.  They are presented by WVU Parkersburg's Humanities Speakers Series.

Maniam is a Malaysian performing artist with notable expertise in organizational management.  He has taught a diversity of courses, including environmental management, cross-cultural communication, intercultural management, creative thinking and theatre/acting.  In 2000-2001, he taught theatre arts at San Diego State University and Loyola University as part of the Fulbright Distinguished Artist Award.  His professional credits also include scriptwriting, play directing and television production.  He has 20 years' experience in organizational management, educational administration and arts management.

Additional information about the presentations is available by contacting Nancy Nanney, chair of the WVU Parkersburg Humanities Division.

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