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Jan. 21 Concert Honors Over Three Decades of Musical Collaboration

This year's Reed Family Concert will feature three technically demanding percussion performances and a provocative sound poem blending vocals with electronics. The event honors 35 years of creative partnerships between Professor Steven Schick and his faculty, alumni and student colleagues.

New Bilingual Opera Explores Migrant Journey in ‘Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote’

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Anthony Davis and nationally acclaimed playwright and librettist Allan Havis, both professors at the University of California San Diego, will debut their new bilingual chamber opera, “Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote,” in January 2026.

Keiko Green Throws Out the Playwriting Rulebook

Starting in UC San Diego’s Master of Fine Arts program just before the COVID-19 lockdowns began, Keiko Green threw out the rulebook on playwriting, freeing herself from the traditional expectations of a theatre industry whose very existence was threatened.

Don’t Miss These 10 Fall ArtsConnect Events

Fall brings more than pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters. It marks the start of a dynamic arts season at UC San Diego. We spotlight 10 upcoming events that range from visual arts exhibits and a joyful dance workshops to the debut of new musical compositions and a humorous holiday extravaganza.

Alison O’Daniel Joins UC San Diego as Suraj Israni Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Cinematic Arts

Filmmaking is just 150 years old, and Alison O’Daniel sees the field as ripe for invention. As a visual artist and filmmaker, she explores accessibility, sound and listening across media. She recently joined UC San Diego as the inaugural Suraj Israni Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Cinematic Arts.

King Britt Named MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair in Digital Media and Learning

For over three decades, King Britt has composed, produced and performed electronic music worldwide. Now a teaching professor in UC San Diego’s Department of Music, he brings this experience to students as the new MacArthur Foundation Endowed Chair in Digital Media and Learning.

New Major in Cinematic Arts Premieres

UC San Diego has launched a new major in cinematic arts. The interdisciplinary program blends film theory and production, offering over 90 courses across visual arts, communication, literature, ethnic studies, sociology, history, and theatre and dance.

Broadway Visionary Des McAnuff Joins UC San Diego in Fall 2025

Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff will join the University of California San Diego as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Professor of Practice in Theatre and Dance during the 2025-26 academic year. The position was established with philanthropic support from Irwin Jacobs.

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