The inaugural Night of Research and Creative Activities celebrated the research and creative excellence of faculty and students at the School of Arts and Humanities. Photos by
Hana Tobias, Qualcomm Institute.
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The event included a showcase of work by graduate and undergraduate students in literature, music, visual arts, philosophy, theatre and dance and majors from the Institute of Arts and Humanities.
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Numerous faculty members in the School of Arts and Humanities presented their work, including Visual Arts faculty Trish Stone, speaking here with Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Simmons.
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A formal program was held in the Climate Action Lab, where nine students and faculty delivered short talks about their current projects; here philosophy graduate student Joseph Masotti speaks about the connections between philosophy, art and AI.
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Several art installations were featured in the School of Arts and Humanities lobby, including a sculpture by Visual Arts faculty Pinar Yodas, whose work is inspired by her background in neuroscience and architecture.
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Each of the nine faculty and student speakers shared highlights from their latest research, including Iidah Golly, an undergraduate student within Black Diaspora and African American Studies.
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The event began with an open house, where visitors could talk with presenters, explore art installations and discover more about the global reach of School of Arts and Humanities research.
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Theatre and Dance faculty Bobby McElver demonstrated a
sound hologram speaker array that he designed to make performance listening more targeted and immersive.
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Visitors had the chance to peruse a “Faculty Book Nook” that contained books and media published by faculty members.
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History faculty Michael Provence shared about his latest research on key influential leaders who shaped the modern Middle East.
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Numerous exhibitions were available, including a photography exhibition featuring work by students Blake Riesenfeld and Kirsten Yen, as well as a current PATH cohort exhibition.
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Eleven film clips were shown during a film screening, each representing work from current Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts fellows. Center Director Michael Trigilio welcomes the audience.
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Speakers for the formal program include: Visual Arts faculty Memo Akten, Music faculty Shlomo Dubnov, Black Diaspora and African American Studies student Iidah Golly, Literature graduate student Aimee Jurado, Philosophy graduate student Joseph Masotti, Theatre and Dance faculty Bobby McElver, Music faculty Susan Narucki, History faculty Michael Provence and History faculty Dana Velasco Murillo. Also pictured here are Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth Simmons and School of Arts and Humanities D
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