Simona Barbu, assistant professor of cello and holder of the Burgum Endowed Chair in the Department of Music, performs during the Aug. 29 opening program for the UND Art Collections Gallery at the Empire Arts Center in Grand Forks (see Pages 16-17). An outstanding musician and educator, Barbu teaches cello, string bass, string methods, and chamber music.
Photo by Shawna Widdel, University Relations.