UC San Diego Arts and Humanities Moments March 2020
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
 
Over the course of a few weeks, our UC San Diego community has come together to face unprecedented challenges. I am grateful to all of you for your dedication and partnership during a very difficult and fast-moving moment in our lives.
 
The work required of us now is no small feat: moving curriculum online quickly, maintaining continuity and educational excellence, and continuing the daily work of the division in a time when it is difficult enough just to read the news.
 
As we anticipate more positive cases throughout the San Diego region, I urge you to be vigilant in following Governor Newsom's executive order to stay at home, and CDC guidelines about social distancing and proactive health measures, for yourself and for others. Act with empathy toward all. Respect the privacy of our neighbors and friends, and if you witness discrimination, call it out.
 
Just as we are certain to return to a semblance of normal as soon as possible, we know the arts and humanities will do what they have always done: adapt, educate and endure, as they are the lasting foundation of a diverse, connected society.
 
We are in this together and will make it through by supporting each other, and staying connected even though we are physically separated. I have faith in our collective ingenuity, generosity, compassion and kindness.

Dean Cristina Della Coletta 
UC San Diego Division of Arts and Humanities
 
Chinary Ung inducted into American Academy of Arts and Letters

Distinguished Professor of Music is the first UC San Diego faculty member inducted into the prestigious academy. This year's new members include Visual Arts alum Carrie Mae Weems '84. More: Read the San Diego Union-Tribune feature >> 

International symposium at UC San Diego highlights Indigenous voices

More than 20 Indigenous communities were represented on campus Feb. 24 and 25, organized by Gloria Chacón and Kathryn Walkiewicz of Literature. More: Read the Q&A with Gloria Chacón >>
'Community Station' opens at border

Designed by Estudio Teddy Cruz + Fonna Forman, the project was developed by local nonprofit Casa Familiar in partnership with UC San Diego and others. Architect Teddy Cruz is a professor in Visual Arts.
Passion drives True Tritons to service

The True Triton alumni honorees, including Jan Fisher '76 of History, were celebrated Feb. 7 alongside the next generation of inspiring leaders, as campus recognizes their role as volunteer champions.
A stop on the way, with Angela Davis

Staff member Pamela Fruge '87 tells Triton magazine: One of my most memorable days at UC San Diego was in 2014, when we brought Philosophy alum Angela Davis '69 back to campus for the keynote address at the Black History Scholarship Brunch held every February.
  
Updates: North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
  • Conference- and instruction-room technology
  • Safety and security measures
  • What you can do in preparation for building access
  • Construction and the COVID-19 response
  
  
Hear from Chancellor Khosla on the proactive steps we are taking to protect the health and well-being of our UC San Diego community_ slow the spread of COVID-19_ and ensure the continuity of our teaching_ research and clinical care. View video.
Now watching on IGTV: The 24 Hour Plays 'Viral Monologues'

Presenting monologues written, rehearsed, recorded and released in 24 hours on Instagram TV, work by Theatre and Dance alumni Rachel Axler '04, Lily Padilla '18, Tim Lord '06 and Daniel K. Isaac '09 have been featured.

When we look at COVID-19, we need transparency and critical discussion in order to "trust the science," say Eric Schliesser and Eric Winsberg, an Institute for Practical Ethics visiting scholar.
Running low on toilet paper? Here are your options
 
The San Diego Union-Tribune interviewed History chair Edward Watts for this reality-check feature during a time of hoarding. While ancient civilizations used DIY solutions, they certainly didn't understand the great hygiene risks.

Music chair David Borgo tells KPBS about the importance of concerts: "The challenge for us is we often want to have these events because it creates community, and without them there's a sense of a loss of community."
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