As the relationship grew, LAIKA committed to making a long-term investment at Bowie State to prepare students for success in the animation industry. The partnership between LAIKA and Bowie State developed as a way to create internship opportunities for BSU students. WeвЂ™re so excited to explore their talents and to provide mentorship and tools that will enlarge the scope of their filmmaking vision.вЂќ Helping BSU students to express their experience, their artistry and their potential through the stop motion art form speaks to our creative and corporate mandate. вЂњAt its heart, LAIKA is a community of artists, craftspeople and scientists committed to expanding the technological capabilities of our animation medium in order to tell everyoneвЂ™s stories with boldness, compassion and excellence. I am thankful for everything BSU has done for me as a student and a leader.вЂњLAIKA is thrilled to be partnering with as prestigious an institution as Bowie State University,вЂќ said LAIKAвЂ™s head of production Arianne Sutner, the Golden Globe-winning and OscarВ®-nominated producer of Missing Link, Kubo and the Two StringsВ and ParaNorman.

I really thank the class of 23вЂ™ for believing in me and trusting me again to be their queen for a second year.вЃ вЃ Д«owie State University is my second home, the family I always wanted. I looked at the positivism of it all and by the grace of God, I took the crown home for a second year. The experience was different from in-person to virtual but I made it through. I still wanted to continue my royal court journey, especially at this time of need, and ran for Miss Sophomore. Since doing this, I was able to join organizations such as and where students got all the updates from me along with other members who were part of the team!вЃ вЃ Since being sent home in March 2020, I did everything in my power to make sure my lesson was updated upon everything going on with Bowie State University and COVID-19. It was tough to leave school and my friends and stop creating life-long memories while in school, but I knew my class needed me the most. Bowie State University has helped me grow so much as a leader, building confidence and helping me have an unforgettable freshman year before COVID-19.вЃ вЃ After campaigning for a week, the winners were announced, and I could not believe I won. Since discovering this opportunity, I ran for Miss Freshman, stepping outside of my comfort zone and becoming the leader I always wanted to be. Since attending Bowie State University in August 2019, I learned of the royal court and how much student leaders are appreciated on campus by the students and faculty. I entered BSU with some fear, though I was not far from home. I chose Bowie State University to be my second home because of the family feels I had when visiting as a senior in high school.

Belton, a sophomore theater arts major hailing from Prince GeorgeвЂ™s County, Maryland, who attends the Bold, Bowie State University! вЃ вЃ Belton School: Bowie State University Major: Theater Arts

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