Arts & Culture
IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up
As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the 青年涩导航 Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture.
Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera
Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of 鈥淢oby Dick鈥 at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.
'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 青年涩导航 Nursing Students
Some days 青年涩导航鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.
The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at 青年涩导航
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 青年涩导航 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 青年涩导航 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 青年涩导航 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 青年涩导航鈥檚 E. Turner Stump Theatre.
IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday
The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside 青年涩导航's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21.