School of Arts and Humanities Moments Newsletter
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Students in Professor Mark Hanna’s (History) course earned their sea legs aboard two fully functional historic ships, thanks to a decade-long partnership between the UC San Diego Library and the Institute of Arts and Humanities.
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Described as “one of the most distinctive voices," alumna Anna Thorvaldsdottir (Music) was named among the New York Times’ “Best Classical Music Albums of 2023,” earned the CHANEL Next Prize, and has a new orchestral work.
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In preparation for the San Diego Pride celebration, four LGBTQ+ student leaders, including Julia Saldivar (ICAM - Visual Arts), open up about their own personal journeys, how they strive to cultivate an inclusive community at UC San Diego, and what the word “pride” means to them.
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| Eight student speakers, including Qui-Shawn Tran (ICAM - Music), shared gratitude and inspiration during the 2024 All Campus Commencement. “I hope that I can bring the joy, light and love I have felt in my time at UC San Diego to my fellow graduates.”
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The Department of Theatre and Dance Acting MFA program ranked #1 on the west coast and #9 in the world on "The Hollywood Reporter" annual list of the best drama schools.
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London’s first memorial to those affected by HIV/AIDS will be created by Professor Anya Gallaccio (Visual Arts), whose winning proposal involves intersections of a tree. “Trees are a universal symbol of life,” she said.
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Two creative works—poetry by Brandon Som (Literature) and music by alumna Mary Kouyoumdjian—explore the intersections of identity and the complex journey of transnational communities. Both were acclaimed by the Pulitzer Prize jury.
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| Congratulations to Bright Gyamfi, assistant professor of History, for being honored with an Excellence in Teaching in African and African Diaspora Studies award, presented by the African and African American Studies Research Center.
As an educator, Gyamfi highlights connections within Africa and the African Diaspora, helping his students understand their potential to contribute to broad liberatory projects. He is passionate about changing the face of academia, and mentors students from underrepresented groups, introducing resources and opportunities.
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| Ceci Moss, professor of practice (Visual Arts) and director and chief curator of the Mandeville Art Gallery, is spending her summer participating in the Rupert residency in Vilnius, Lithuania. Rupert is an independent, publicly funded center for art.
Moss is conducting research for her second book, "Mutual: Movement Building in the Arts," an anthology of edited conversations with artists, curators, critics, activists and theorists that aims to plant seeds for paradigmatic changes within the art sector.
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Join UC San Diego in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community by walking in the annual San Diego Pride Parade on July 20, 2024. Complete the sign-up form to participate and email rainbow@ucsd.edu with questions.
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ArtPower presents a unique opportunity to view a screening of Star Trek (2009) while the San Diego Symphony performs the score live, perfectly synchronized with the film.
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Faculty and staff are invited to an interactive in-person training designed to help recognize and support students showing signs of emotional, physical, or psychological distress. To register, search the keywords "Students in Distress" at uclearning.ucsd.edu.
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The PATH program presents the opening reception of art exhibit, "I Contain Multitudes; A Song of Myself," a vibrant collection of student work. The opening reception will be held in the lobby of the Arts and Humanities Building.
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On the eve of Commencement, we asked staff to share advice for the Class of 2024.
Joshua Vergara '19, Department of Philosophy financial analyst/HR manager and UC San Diego alum, had much wisdom to share.
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"As a first-generation college graduate, I can empathize with the unique challenges you may have encountered on your journey..."
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