We encourage students to pursue a global education, either by joining a field-study summer program under the direction of our professors, or to pursue a semester abroad through the Office of International Education.

Previous field studies have taken our students to Ireland and Italy, to study painting, watercolor, and art history.

As a way to honor students' hard work throughout the academic year, the Wittenberg Art Department gives out the following awards to deserving students:

The Ralston C. Thompson Awards were established in honor of the late Ralston Thompson, Professor of Art (1941-1970). These awards are granted by the Art Department to students who demonstrate exceptional promise in art.

2012 award winners: Lauren Houser and Leslie Winter

2011: Max Fleishman and Clara Schwan