The National Research Council of the National Academies has published Beyond Productivity: Information Technology, Innovation, and Creativity.* The full report is available online. A summary is provided below. I invite your comments. Information Technology and Creative Practices (ITCP) Technology and the arts have collaborated for a long time. “In the 19th century, for example, […]
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Globe Review Cheers Dana Frankfort’s Show at LaMontagne Gallery
February 3, 2011 at 12:14 pm
“Frankfort’s spare gestures, like her assured and playful ones in the word paintings, alter what we think we know into something else, delicious and ungraspable.” — Cate McQuaid Dana Frankfort is assistant professor of art in the painting department. Read review in the Boston Globe. LaMontagne Gallery 555 East 2nd Street, South Boston Hours: Wed-Sat […]
School of Music students Hyunjung Kwon and Jessica Nelson reach semifinals at Pappoutsakis Flute Competition
January 31, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Kwon Wins Bill Grass Memorial Prize for Second Place. Two School of Music students were selected as semifinalists at the Pappoutsakis Flute Competition held this past weekend at the New England Conservatory (NEC). In the final round, Hyunjung Kwon won second place, earning the Bill Grass Memorial Prize. Jessica Nelson was named a runner-up. Christina […]
Julianne Moore (CFA ’83) Meets With Theatre Students
January 28, 2011 at 1:07 pm
This morning, Julianne Moore (CFA ’83) spoke to students in the School of Theatre about her life and career. I was impressed by how warm and genuine she was and I appreciate her graciously taking time to be with our students. The event was hosted by Professor Michael Kaye. Moore was in town to receive […]
Creative Campus
January 28, 2011 at 12:40 pm
In my last post, I spoke of Creative Campus. What is it? It is an initiative that helps colleges and universities to integrate the arts into all areas of student life. (Program Description and Program Goals content taken from Creative Campus website.) Program Description The purpose of the Creative Campus Innovations Grant Program is to […]
Thoughts and Goals for 2011
January 26, 2011 at 6:22 pm
I wanted to let you know what I have been up to and where I see the College of Fine Arts going as we enter 2011. This year began at full speed with classes, rehearsals, exhibitions and performances going on all over the College and University. You can review many of the events I attended […]
A rich encounter with the arts has three parts.
January 25, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Our mission at Boston University is to make the arts relevant to every student. The University cannot do it alone. This effort must be a collaboration involving students. To have a genuine encounter with the arts, students must commit to a threefold experience: –First, do it. Draw, paint, sing, act, dance, play a musical instrument. […]
Karim Wasfi Leads Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra
January 22, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I cannot think of a better example of what the arts can mean to a nation than the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra lead by conductor and director, Karim Wasfi, who according to the Wall Street Journal, studied political science at Boston University. The persistence and courage of the Orchestra is more than a point of pride, […]
Arts Without Boundaries
January 20, 2011 at 3:34 pm
This morning, BU Today published a story on my goals as dean of the College of Fine Arts. I am pleased to see this interest in our College and it is important that the University community know of my commitment to have the arts become an integral part of every BU student’s education. If you […]
Best of 2010
January 14, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Bay State Banner’s Jules Becker selects Professor Lydia Diamond’s Stick Fly and BCAP’s Good: A Tragedy for 2010 best list. Good: A Tragedy Run: 11/6/ — 11/21 BU Theatre, Lane-Comley Studio 210 (Boston Center for American Performance) Stick Fly Run: 2/19 — 3/28 BU Theatre (Huntington Theatre Company)
