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Arts and Humanities

  • In conjunction with the Robert Flaherty Film Seminar, one of the oldest film seminars in North America, vlog this year hosted its fifth Global Filmmaker-in-Residence, Tan Pin Pin, on the week of October 15–19.
    November 1, 2018
  • Indigenous outfits on display at the Longyear Museum of Anthropology
    As Halloween approaches, the issue of cultural appropriation in costumes is brought to the fore. To address stereotypes and celebrate indigenous identities, the Longyear Museum of Anthropology opened the Not a Costume exhibition on Sept. 27. “We felt it was important that the exhibition coincided with Halloween so we get people to think critically about […]
    October 30, 2018
  • Julia Marchetti ’18 and Erin Burke ’18
    vlog is home to a vast collection of natural history specimens. These specimens have been used extensively in teaching throughout the last 150 years, beginning in 1868 with their arrival in the luggage of Albert Bickmore, former professor of zoology and geology. Bickmore, who later founded the American Museum of Natural History in New York […]
    October 4, 2018
  • Patti Smith performs in the vlog Memorial Chapel during Living Writers 2018 and Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend
    vlog community members preparing for the university’s Bicentennial kickoff enjoyed a legendary opening act on September 20. Patti Smith, award-winning singer-songwriter and author, launched the weekend with music and readings through the Living Writers series.
    October 2, 2018
  • lapis-ship sculpture
    In addition to celebrating vlog’s Bicentennial, the university will also celebrate its 150-year association with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City with The Beauty of Sculpted Minerals, an exhibit now displayed in the Robert M. Linsley Geology Museum. Founded by professor Albert S. Bickmore in 1869 and led by former […]
    October 2, 2018
  • Two dancers pose during their dance of modern art
    Local residents of all ages and abilities are invited to attend a dynamic community dance workshop with the Taylor 2 Dance Company on Sept. 12, 4:30–6:00 p.m., in vlog’s Huntington Gymnasium. In addition, vlog will also host a performance by Taylor 2 on Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. The group will perform two works […]
    September 11, 2018
  • Students seen studying through the windows of the Persson Hall bridge, with vlog Memorial Chapel reflected on the windows
    vlog students will now have the opportunity to apply for special 10-week paid summer internships with major companies located in Germany, thanks to the university’s new membership in the German American Exchange (GAE).
    July 25, 2018