Arts & Culture
What Might a Wall with Mexico Look Like?
Through a virtual architectural design, a UConn professor takes an ironic look at the relationship between border walls and the philosophical concept of a state.
Students Design Ornaments for National Christmas Tree Display
Twelve ornaments created by UConn students will adorn the Connecticut tree that is part of this year's National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C.
Checking in with Alumna Jackie Burns, Star of ‘If/Then’
Jackie Burns ’02 (SFA) got her first big break as Elphaba in 'Wicked' on Broadway. Last fall she was on Broadway again, as Menzel’s standby in 'If/Then.' Now she has a star role in the touring production.
Student Project Probes Role of Fear in 2016 Election
IDEA Grant recipient Raeanne Nuzzo ‘17 uses art to examine the influence of fear in the 2016 presidential election. Her posters are currently on display at the Art Building.
‘Nuevo California’ Explores Immigration, Borders, and Building Walls
The CRT production, which opens Oct. 27, is a futuristic play that is highly relevant to today's political climate.
New Program to Play Out at Regional Campuses
This month, the Ensemble-in-Residence Program launches a slate of performances by UConn's music ensembles at regional campuses.
Stamford Race and Revolution Exhibition May Prompt Strong Reactions
UConn Stamford director Terrence Cheng says the exhibit is part of an important discussion about history, race, diversity, culture, and justice.
The Mariachi Tradition Comes to UConn
The Mariachi Mexico Antiguo ensemble demonstrates traditional Mexican music at the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center.
Singing Shakespeare Style
“Shakespeare’s Songbook” will be performed by the UConn Collegium Musicum on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. in the William Benton Museum of Art.
Water Works: Exhibit and Film on the Danube River
The documentary has been shown in Oryahovo, Bulgaria, and Vienna, Austria