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Arts & Culture

‘Sight Specific’ to Be Presented at Light Work

Friday, March 13, 2015, By Jessica Posner

Light Work will present “Sight Specific,” featuring the work of artist Letha Wilson, in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work from March 17 through July 18. Wilson will deliver a formal artist lecture on Tuesday, March 17, at…

Business & Economy

TRAC Shines Light on Worst FOIL Offenders

Thursday, March 12, 2015, By Greg Munno

Help the FOIA Project identify the worst violations of the Freedom of Information Act by casting your vote for a case of withholding worthy of this dishonor. In honor of Sunshine Week, the FOIA Project invited six prominent experts—Charlie Savage…

Arts & Culture

Perspective: Selections from the Light Work Collection

Wednesday, March 11, 2015, By Jessica Posner

Light Work will present “Perspective: Selections from the Light Work Collection” from March 17-July 31 in the Light Work Hallway Gallery. The exhibition features recent acquisitions from 2013 Light Work Artists-in-Residence. As photographers, the selected artists employ perspective as an…

Media, Law & Policy

Media Come to University for Insight on Record-Breaking Cold

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, By Keith Kobland

How are students dealing with the cold? That question was posed by Sam Champion on The Weather Channel, and Jeff Kurkjian ’15 was ready with the answers, showing Champion the many pieces of layered clothing in his arsenal.

STEM

University Unveils Charles Brightman Endowed Professorship of Physics

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, By News Staff

Professorship named for longtime physics professor, designed to ‘strengthen already strong department’ The College of Arts and Sciences announced today the establishment of the Charles Brightman Endowed Professorship of Physics. The professorship is made possible by a $1.4 million bequest…

STEM

Scholar Spotlight: Lynda Brady ’15

Tuesday, March 3, 2015, By News Staff

“Home. It’s a powerful word. It invokes images of people and places, and also feelings, maybe of safety, comfort and acceptance. Home is probably a place you just left, and you might be thinking right now how different this place…

Arts & Culture

Photo Students Exhibit Family Life, Elegant Stills at Light Work

Monday, March 2, 2015, By Kathleen Haley

The boy stands in front of a skateboard ramp at a skate park. His expression is enigmatic but invites many interpretations. The portrait by Joe Librandi-Cowan ’15 won Best in Show at the “2015 Transmedia Photography Annual” on exhibit at Light Work.

Campus & Community

Syfy Exec Offers Insight on Diversity in the Media

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, By News Staff

“Part of the authenticity of television is how relatable it is. I want to feel good watching TV. I want to see faces that look like mine,” says Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, the Syfy VP of unscripted development and current programming, and…

Campus & Community

Falk College Highlights Graduate Studies at Feb. 28 Information Session

Thursday, February 19, 2015, By Michele Barrett

Faculty, staff and current students will welcome potential graduate students interested in the Falk College’s graduate programs in child and family studies, public health, marriage and family therapy, nutrition science, social work and sport management during a special Spring Information…

Veterans

V-WISE Recognized as 2015 Harvard Ash Center Bright Idea in Government

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, By News Staff

Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) was recognized today by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, as part of the 2015 Bright Ideas program. This year’s…