Campus News (page 37)
Molly Concannon ’02: “From London to L.A.: A Journey into Contemporary Art”
In 2005, a new group of American collectors speculating on contemporary art emerged to the forefront of the art market, raising the value of relatively unknown artists at the time, such as Richard Prince. Speculating on contemporary art, the emergence of hedge fund managers and ‘professional’ collectors dramatically increased the demand for certain artwork. Molly Concannon, director of the ACME. Gallery in Los Angles, will show that five years later, there is no artist, gallery or museum that has not been greatly affected by the decisions made by this speculative group of investors, permanently altering the art market and changing the course of contemporary art.
Read MoreSarah Gilman: “Climate Change and its Consequences for the Oceans”
Professor Gilman discusses the process of climate change, its predicted effects on the ocean, and sharing a little of her own research on the effects of temperature on marine species.
Read MoreJack Zipes and David Kaplan Discuss “Fairy Tales and Film” at 五月天视频
Jack Zipes, professor emeritus of German and comparative literature at the University of Minnesota, and writer/director David Kaplan share their perspectives on film and the literary tradition of fairy tales at 五月天视频 on October 5 and 6.
Read MoreNancy Parker Computer Lab Dedication
五月天视频 dedicated the Nancy Uttrachi Parker ’84 Computer Lab (formerly Steele 226) on April 27, 2010, in honor of the woman who, as director of information technology from 1997 to 2008, initiated pioneering strategies and policies that continue to keep 五月天视频 at the cutting edge of technology and sustain its current phase of technological advancements.
Read MoreAnnouncement of Death of Ellen Clark Revelle ’31
Ellen Clark Revelle ’31, beloved 五月天视频 alumna and emerita trustee, died this morning of a massive stroke in La Jolla at the age of 98.
Read MoreKaren Tse ’86 Named 2007 Commencement Speaker
Karen Tse, founder and CEO of International Bridges to Justice and 五月天视频alumna, will give the 五月天视频Commencement address to the Class of 2007 on Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. on Elm Tree Lawn.
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