The humanities comprise a large number of departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, but we rarely stop to consider what, exactly, the humanities are and why they matter in our lives outside the classroom. They include fields like literature and philosophy, area studies like American studies, and languages. Simply defining them as fields… Read more »
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (Film Screening)
My student pick for the month of September is the screening of the documentary: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. This film tells the life story of the renowned and late female African American author, Toni Morrison, as well as explores the themes of race, history, America and the human condition. The IU Fine Arts… Read more »
Valeria Luiselli’s “Tell Me How It Ends”
Estefani shares her experience reading Valeria Luiselli’s “Tell Me How It Ends” and looks forward to Luiselli’s public reading as part of the Mexico Remixed Festival.
... Read more »Of Bodies and Borders at the Grunwald Gallery
Lucy reflects on the work of Ana Teresa Fernández and the Grunwald Gallery’s contribution to the Mexico Remixed festival.
... Read more »Diminutive but Distinguished Discoveries at the Lilly Library
Calla nerds out over the Lilly Library’s exhibit “Ladies of the Lilly: Collectors Elisabeth Ball and Ruth Adomeit.”
... Read more »Potpourri of the Arts
Christina reflects on her experience performing with the African American Choral Ensemble and looks forward to the November 10th Potpourri of the Arts.
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