Feature Stories (page 6)
Dancing with Themselves: Bridgman|Packer Dance Uses Technology to Bridge Real and Virtual Performance at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿ÚÂ
“I’m trying to think of the word,” says choreographer and long-time lecturer in Dance Suchi Branfman. “I want to say ‘awe-inspiring,’ but even that doesn’t cut it, doesn’t get at the heart of it.” She ruminates for a few more moments, and then it strikes her: “Mind bending! The possibilities they present, the provocative direction they’re taking, it really is mind bending.”
Read MoreSpotlight on Faculty: Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology
Professor Stacey Wood was recently named the Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology, which was designed to support the teaching and research activities of a senior member of the psychology faculty. Wood has taught at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú since 1998 and is a dynamic researcher and clinician who focuses on information processing and decision-making among the elderly. As the number of older adults in the U.S. continues to grow, research and advocacy around their health and wellbeing has become critical. The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Office of Marketing and Communications sat down with Professor Wood to talk teaching, avoiding scams, and staying fit.
Read MoreSpotlight on Faculty: Professor of Art Nancy Macko Appointed to Mary W. Johnson Professorship in Teaching
Professor of Art Nancy Macko was recently appointed to the Mary W. Johnson Professorship in Teaching, which was established to honor a member of the faculty who exemplifies, by his or her teaching and involvement in the affairs of the College, commitment to the welfare of students and to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú.
Read MoreA Taste of Art: New Lunchtime Series Serves Up Art History in Small Bites Â
This fall, Meher McArthur, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Curator of Academic Programs and Collections, is launching the Taste of Art lunchtime series. For five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 19, the 15-minute talks around campus will focus on a single work of art from the College’s 10,000-object permanent collection.
Read MoreThe Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery: John Mason Exhibition Offers a “Meditation on Material”
This fall, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is exhibiting a monumental installation by John Mason, one of America’s leading sculptors. After World War II, Mason was one of the seminal figures of the California ceramics movement, which upended studio pottery’s traditional focus on utilitarian ware to create sculptural forms.
Read MoreHumanities Institute: “Ignorance in the Age of Information” Events Series Will Examine Misinformation in the Digital Age
With the rise of digital and social media, information has become more accessible to more of us than ever before. The consequence: we are also more susceptible to deceit and manipulation via these sources of information. But is this a new phenomenon, or are we just now noticing its pervasiveness?
Read MoreMaking an Impact: New Program Connects First-Year Students with Community
This August, a week before nearly 900 students were scheduled to move in to the residence halls, more than 40 first-year students boarded buses on campus before dawn. They were headed to Los Angeles and the Inland Valley—bound to one of four nonprofit organizations—to participate in the inaugural launch of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Impacting, Partnering, and Changing Together (IMPaCT) program.
Read MoreFall 2018 Convocation: Students, Faculty, and Staff Celebrate the New Academic Year
On Tuesday, September 4, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú welcomed students, faculty, and staff to campus for the start of the 2018–19 academic year.
Read MoreHidden Gems: Secret Study Spots on Campus
Any student who has been on a campus tour knows 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ most iconic locations (Margaret Fowler Garden and Seal Court, to name a few) but the campus also offers lesser-known locales that are perfect for studying or just unwinding.
Read MoreSpotlight on Students: Irene Yi ’19: President of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Associated Students (SAS)
Headed by elected student leaders, The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Associated Students (SAS) is the body responsible for student advocacy on campus. SAS is the student voice, working with faculty and administration to serve as a resource for programming, an advocate for institutional change, and to help resolve student issues.
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