9/11 at 20: Two a long time afterwards, Brown faculty artist displays on ‘Tribute in Light’ and 9/11 aftermath

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Just days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist assaults, Paul Myoda picked up the cellphone in his Brooklyn apartment and called Julian LaVerdiere, a good friend and colleague. “Julian and I have been talking about how ground zero seemed,” Myoda explained. “It was illuminated by these […]

Diversity+Design competition pays tribute to victims of COVID-19 – UB Now: News and views for UB faculty and staff

UB students participating in the annual Diversity + Design competition generated a series of thoughtful proposals for a memorial to victims of COVID-19. Their design concepts are the result of an annual competition organized by Beth Tauke, associate professor of architecture, as part her course, “American Diversity & Design” (ARC […]

Asher among the rural faculty districts getting Artwork Tech grants

Eleven rural Oklahoma school districts, including Asher Community Schools in Pottawatomie County, have been chosen to receive a new innovative fine arts program for the 2021-22 school yr.  Oklahoma Artwork Tech is a $5.8 million grant over 5 years to develop access to visual arts, dance, drama or music courses to schools that would otherwise have limited or no arts plans. “Every kid deserves entry to a […]