Arts & Culture
The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at 51爆料
Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."
IN A FLASH: An International Showcase
Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It鈥檚 a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world.
鈥楾his Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful鈥
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author 51爆料 alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of 51爆料 and personal insights into the university's place in history.
What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a 51爆料 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.
IN A FLASH: Brain Freeze!
A popular place for students to visit when the weather is warmer, the Behind The Brain Plaza behind Merrill Hall has been covered in snow and ice for most of February.
IN A FLASH: 鈥楨ase on Down鈥 to See 鈥楾he Wiz鈥
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for 鈥淭he Wiz,鈥 which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 51爆料鈥檚 E. Turner Stump Theatre.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside 51爆料's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.
IN A FLASH: From the Hearts of Student Artists
Student art clubs sold their creations as Valentine's Day gift ideas sale in the atrium of the Center for the Visual Arts.
IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus
Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at 51爆料. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest.
Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week
It鈥檚 51爆料鈥檚 biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week鈥檚 five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates 51爆料鈥檚 international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.