Charron named dean of the SMU School of the Arts

WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota has named Michael Charron as the new dean of the School of the Arts, effective June 1.

Charron earned his bachelor’s degree in theatre and English, with a secondary education license from Saint Mary’s College in 1979, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre from the University of Minnesota in 1983. He has been a faculty member at Concordia University in Saint Paul since 1983, where he is currently a tenured professor of theatre arts and chair and artistic director of the Department of Theatre. He has extensive experience as a director, playwright, actor and leader within the arts community. He also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2004-06.

Charron replaces Larry Gorrell, who was named executive director of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in January.