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At the 2019 PATH Summer Academy |
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
The start of a new academic year is always one of high energy and excitement. New students arrive on campus, new faculty provide fresh perspective on research and collaboration, and the greater community once again is abuzz with its attention on all UC San Diego has to offer.
But as we understand well in the Division of Arts and Humanities, looking forward is best served by looking back. Two incidents have given all of us in the division pause, and while we remain invigorated with what lies ahead, we do so with empathy and understanding.
All were deeply saddened by the accident that occurred at the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood construction site, and our sympathies extend to everyone touched by this tragedy.
Additionally, the violent act of hate that occurred over the summer in Texas is also front of mind. The division is home to many Mexican and Mexican-American students, faculty and staff, and it is paramount we provide space and support for all, in particular those impacted the greatest. We condemn all acts of violence directed at others because of their identity, ethnicity, race, religion or beliefs.
We respect the process of healing and reflection, and celebrate all in our community as an equal and important part of who we are as employees and scholars, as artists and writers, as historians and philosophers, and as dancers, musicians, designers and actors. Indeed, as humans.
With well wishes on a new academic year, as we work toward a positive, equitable and caring future.
Dean Cristina Della Coletta
UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities
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Dean Della Coletta was universally lauded for catalyzing four innovative academic initiatives: the Institute of Arts and Humanities, the Institute for Practical Ethics, the Analytical Writing Program, and the PATH Program.
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When the Campaign for UC San Diego was launched, the focus of the $2 billion campaign was to transform the student experience, our campus and, ultimately, the world. Charitable gifts impact the campus in many ways, including through our own Institute for Practical Ethics.
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Welcome our 2019-2020 New Faculty
Introduce yourself to the incoming faculty cohort for the coming academic year. New faculty in
Literature,
Music,
Philosophy,
Theatre and Dance, and
Visual Arts share the professional commitment of our student-centered, research-focused and service-oriented public university.
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In this video,
History professor Jeremy Prestholdt explains the contemporary significance of Tupac Shakur as a world-wide icon. Shakur died Sept. 13, 1996.
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Qualcomm Institute's current CAVE, the SunCAVE, was built ground up in part by Music alumni Joel Polizzi '14. Polizzi is now helping the SunCAVE enter the next generation with fellow alumni Isaac Nealey '18, a graduate of Visual Arts.
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Newly elected trustees include Susan Narucki, Music professor and Arts and Community Engagement director. Narucki serves as the faculty representative.
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From 'Gilead' to 'Elektra'
The
Theatre and Dance 2019-2020 season kicks off with a combined graduate and undergraduate production of "Balm in Gilead" directed by Kim Rubinstein (Nov. 13-23), followed by "Man in Love" directed by Stephen Buescher (Nov. 18-23), and Sophocles' "Elektra" directed by grad student Juliana Kleist-Mendez (Dec. 2-7).
$5 tickets!
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Oct. 3: The
Institute for Practical Ethics and Stem Cell Program will explore growing ethical questions, with special guests including Patricia Churchland,
Philosophy Emeriti Professor.
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From the Union-Tribune: Busier than ever, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer continues to boldly explore the cutting edge of
Music, 50 years after he began teaching at UC San Diego.
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Oct. 15-20: UC San Diego alumni, students, staff, faculty, family and friends will come to campus to experience our nontraditional homecoming: Kickoff BBQ, spirit run, tailgate and concert, UC San Diego Athletics and more.
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Literature alumni and published author Julia Dixon Evans '00 writes this piece for Literary Hub about the movement she's started, Last Exit, and a reading series that puts San Diego on the literary map.
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