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The Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts has a long-standing reputation as a prestigious college led by renowned artists, where smart, talented, creative and inspired students from across the country come to make their dreams come true. Along with our four academic departments — Art, Design and Art History, the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts, Dance, and Music — we are home to the nationally recognized Community Music School, offering a myriad of opportunities for people to learn about music and pursue their passions.
No matter what discipline or combination of specialties you choose, we take pride in nourishing our students' talents and abilities. As a result, our Fine Arts graduates go on to lead successful careers, nourish a lifelong love of the arts, and a lasting dedication to their craft. After all, the arts connect us.
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[Photo of Paul Steger]
Text on screen across the top of the video throughout: Webster University Logo Paul Steger | Dean, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Text at bottom of screen: Paul Steger, Dean, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
[Steger sits in his office with files, pictures, a snow globe, office supplies, plants, books and cards on his desk with cards and pictures taped to windows.]
Steger: I'm Paul Steger, Dean of the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, and I want to welcome you to Webster University. For over five decades, the College of Fine Arts has been providing students with the tools necessary to work as professionals in the industry. The college is comprised of the nationally recognized Community Music School and the four academic departments: the Department of Art Design and Art History, the Department of Dance, the Department of Music and The Conservatory of Theater Arts. Webster has a long-standing reputation for exceptional trading in the arts, and we hope that you will allow us to help you achieve your goals. Thanks for being with us.
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