Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 36th Book

May 9, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Robert Deluty, associate dean of the graduate school, has published a new book of poetry, “Particles of Life.” In his review, Dr. Ronald Pies writes: “In the Jewish mystical tradition, it is mankind’s task to release the hidden ‘sparks’ of divinity that are trapped within the material world. In his wonderful new collection of poems, Robert Deluty achieves something akin to this, by releasing the poetry within the common ‘particles of life.’ This, Dr. Deluty accomplishes with his usual blend of humor, sharp-eyed realism, and deeply humane understanding.” Copies of “Particles of Life,” as well as of Deluty’s other books,… Continue Reading Robert Deluty, Graduate School, Publishes His 36th Book

Department of Theatre’s “Incorruptible” Reviewed by the Baltimore Sun

Apr 25, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Arts critic Mike Giuliano, writing for the Patuxent Papers and The Baltimore Sun, gave high marks to the Department of Theatre’s current production, Incorruptible, in a review published today. “Director Colette Searls ensures that the plot’s zany complications keep coming our way,” he remarked, while also mentioning set and costume design by Elena Zlotescu, associate professor of Theatre; and students Brad Widener, Daniel Friedman, Anderson Wells, Christopher Dews, Samantha Van Sant, Sydney Kleinberg, David Brasington and Jessica Ruth Baker. Read the full review here.

Tom Beck, Chief Curator, on WBAL

Apr 23, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Tom Beck, Chief Curator, was interviewed about “Photographic Memory: Civil War Photographs from UMBC’s Special Collections” by Bill Vanko on WBAL’s “Maryland’s Morning News.” He described the exhibition and said that the intention of the show is commemorate the 150 anniversary of the Civil War.

Department of Theatre’s “Incorruptible” Reviewed in BroadwayWorld (4/19)

Apr 19, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

The Department of Theatre’s current production, Incorruptible, which runs through April 28, received praise from critic Jack L. B. Gohn of BroadwayWorld.com in a review published on April 19 (click here to read). In conclusion he remarked, “Incorruptible is a hoot. You should go.” Theatre students Sydney Kleinberg, Christopher Dews and Jessica Ruth Baker all received mentions. For more information about the production, which is directed by Colette Searls, associate professor Theatre, visit the Arts & Culture Calendar.

Center for Art Design and Visual Culture Receives Publication Awards

Apr 19, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

The Center for Art Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) has received two 2012 publication design awards from the American Association of Museums. Within the category of institutions with budgets of less than $750,000, the CADVC received first prize for the exhibition catalogue Where Do We Migrate To? (pictured), designed by Kelley Bell, assistant professor Visual Arts (and Visual Arts MFA ’05). Additionally, the CAVDC received second prize in the scholarly journals category for the publication Visual Culture and Evolution: An Online Symposium, designed by Guenet Abraham, associate professor of Visual Arts. Both publications are distributed by Artbook.com.

Anne Rubin, History, and Tom Beck, Library Gallery, to Discuss Civil War Photographs (4/17)

Apr 13, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

On April 17, Anne Rubin, associate professor of history, and Tom Beck, chief curator of the Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery and affiliate associate professor, visual arts, will discuss the gallery’s current exhibition, “The Photographer’s Eye: Civil War Photographs Selected from the UMBC Photography Collections.” Rubin will discuss “Myth, Memory, and the American Civil War,” while Beck will speak about “Civil War Photography as Art and Historical Evidence.” Their talk will take place at 4 p.m. in the Library Gallery. The American Civil War coincided with the early years of photography, and the images captured by the early practitioners… Continue Reading Anne Rubin, History, and Tom Beck, Library Gallery, to Discuss Civil War Photographs (4/17)

Christopher Corbett, English, to Speak at City Lit Festival

Apr 10, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Christopher Corbett, professor of the practice of English, will give a talk at Baltimore’s City Lit festival on Saturday, April 14. Corbett will join author Arthur Magida to discuss “Literary Necromancy: The Art of Writing Biography.” The two authors, and moderator Evan Balkan, will explore the art of writing biography, how subjects are chosen, and why writers delve into the lives of often not-so-well known figures. Their talk will take place at 11 a.m. in the Central Library’s fine arts department. The Central Library is located at 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore. For more information, visit the City Lit Project.

Linda Dusman, Music, Profiled on NewMusicBox

Mar 22, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Linda Dusman, professor of music, was profiled on the contemporary music website NewMusicBox in a feature by Molly Sheridan, “Linda Dusman—Leading a Creative Life.” The video accompanying the text includes performance excerpts of several of Professor Dusman’s works by UMBC faculty—Lisa Cella, Tom Goldstein and Airi Yoshioka—with additional contributions by Alan Wonneberger and the Imaging Research Center.

KAL, UMBC Artist-in-Residence, on Kojo Nnamdi Show

Mar 14, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher, editorial cartoonist for The Economist and UMBC artist-in-residence, was featured on WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi Show last week (interview begins 19 minutes in). KAL discussed his coverage of the 2012 presidential election, the power of caricature and global importance of freedom of expression, and his own career trajectory as a cartoonist. At UMBC KAL advises student bloggers in their coverage of current events and politics on USDemocrazy.

The Coolest Jobs You Never Knew Existed at UMBC: Ferdinand Maisel, Music Coordinator/Dance Accompanist

Mar 14, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slni3GRhM0Q] Before the first note sounds, the dance studio—with its heavy black tape stripes lining the floor—s like an enormous blank page of sheet music. Then, Ferdinand Maisel leans into the keys of the black grand piano in the corner, and suddenly students in sweats and bare feet dot the staff with whole-note pliés and staccato jumps. Read more at umbc.edu/magazine.

Susan McCully, Theatre, Interviewed on WYPR

Mar 9, 2012 / 1 minute of reading

Susan McCully, senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre and artistic director of the Grrl Parts theatre festival, was interviewed by Tom Hall on WYPR’s Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast. The interview, which aired on Tuesday, March 6, focused on the Grrl Parts performances at UMBC March 7 through 11 and at CENTERSTAGE in downtown Baltimore on March 17. An audio file of the interview is available on WYPR’s website here.

Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture Partners with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District

Feb 27, 2012 / 2 minutes of reading

The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture (CADVC) will partner with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District (ha!) to present Wish You Were Here, a pop-up gallery installation March 3 through 17. A community opening event will be held on Saturday, March 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Both the exhibition and opening event are free to the public. Wish You Were Here, an exhibition by Lexie “Mountain” Macchi, interdisciplinary artist and CADVC graduate research assistant, recontextualizes the relationship of one leftover object to another, transforming and distorting the feeling of occupation, potential and space. Organized by the CADVC… Continue Reading Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture Partners with the Highlandtown Arts and Entertainment District