The Art of Being Human
We explore the ideas and art that define cultures, and we search for the essence of the human condition across borders and throughout history.
From philosophers like Aristotle and Plato to writers such as Shakespeare and Steinbeck, and geniuses like Beethoven, Leonardo, and Michelangelo, we engage our teaching and research with the human events that shape the world. And our students learn lessons about themselves and about what it means to be human that accompany and enrich their lives beyond NAU. We are the hub for cultural engagement in northern Arizona. We bring students, faculty, artists, speakers and guest entertainers to the stage for events that inspire and enlighten. Join us in exploring these human conditions.
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School of Art Announces First Two Participants In Its Visiting Lecture Series
The NAU School of Art announced the first two presenters for its Visiting Lecture Series, Xiaoyu Weng and Jon Rubin. Both will be participating virtually. Dates are yet to be announced. Weng is an Associate Curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. At the Guggenheim, she has curated the highly acclaimed exhibitions Tales of Our Time (2016-17) and One Hand Clapping (2018). Xiaoyu Weng Previously, she served as the founding director of the Kadist Art Foundation’s…
School of Music Professor Named Arizona's Choral Director of the Year
Dr. Ryan Holder has been named the Choral Director of the Year by the Arizona Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. “All of the letters we received in support of Ryan’s nomination were unified in their praise,” Dr. Sharon Hansen, Membership Chair for the AzACDA, said while presenting the award. “Since I moved to Arizona, I’ve been hard-pressed to meet a single educator with as much commitment, sincerity, humility and dedication to his art and teaching.” Dr. Holder said…
School of Art to Launch Lecture Series
NAU’s School of Art announced plans to launch a new visiting lecture series for the 2020-21 school year. The series will bring in prominent names from outside the university to help students and members of the public round out their art education. Jaewook Lee, Assistant Professor of New Media Art, is heading up the effort, which he said will have online and in-person offerings. “Visiting lecturers help prepare NAU art students for the next steps in their careers,” he said.…
CAL Professor To Take Part In Online NAU Summer Seminar Series
College of Arts and Letters professor and Endowed Chair of the Martin-Spring Institute Bjorn Krondorfer will deliver an online lecture as a part of Northern Arizona University’s 2020 Summer Seminar Series. Dr. Krondorfer's lecture, entitled Taking My German Father to a Former Nazi Labor Camp, will take place Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s lecture series got underway last week and continues through August 13. Presenters range from University of Arizona law professor and Pima County Judge Greg…
Krondorfer Elected Head of National Holocaust Studies Group
The director of Northern Arizona University’s Martin-Springer Institute will head up the national group that represents similar Holocaust studies groups at more than 100 colleges and universities across the continent. Björn Krondorfer was elected chair of the National Higher Education Leadership Consortium of Centers in Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies by his fellow directors. Björn Krondorfer, director of the Martin-Springer Institute The organization brings together groups that are committed to securing, integrating, and advancing studies…
CAL's Teacher of the Year: Angela Hansen
NAU’s College of Arts and Letters announced its Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 academic year is Angela Hansen. Dr. Hansen is a professor in the English Department. She has taught at NAU since 2005. "I would like to thank the college for acknowledging my efforts in preparing the next generation of teachers for their important work,” said Dr. Hansen. “I would especially like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Laura Gray-Rosendale for nominating me and to the students…