Humanities
A look behind the scenes
University theatre arts students take the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre stage on March 1 for “The Wolves.”
What exactly is a leap year?
Visiting classics assistant professor Charles Bartlett offers insight as to how ancient societies began to record what we know as leap years today.
Using ancient myths to expand students’ perspectives
Senior lecturer Han Tran taps into mythology to help her students gain a broader understanding of their world.
Bringing the world’s wonders into the classroom
A new art history course offered each fall takes students on a virtual tour of ancient wonders, across the world, like the Colosseum in Rome and the Acropolis Complex in Greece.
December guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including events surrounding Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach and musical performances hosted by the Frost School of Music.
Immerse yourself in new, augmented worlds
Starting Nov. 30, the 10th annual FilmGate interactive media festival will expose participants to new examples of extended reality and inspire creative projects.
Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls
A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Alumna designs costumes for ‘The Threepenny Opera’
A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences theatre arts program, Nicole “Nicky” Jescinth Smith, returns to the University to design costumes for the fall production of “The Threepenny Opera.” Smith brings her expertise as a costume designer and stylist for film, television, and theater. The musical drama will run Nov. 10–18 at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre.
November guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including a landmark musical at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, an evening of jazz at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, and a family-friendly art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum.
Venturing into the galaxy for class
Physics assistant professor Nico Cappelluti will pilot a course this spring where students will use a video game to learn astronomy.
Faculty members highlight their Hispanic heritage in their work
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of the University’s Hispanic and Latino faculty members share how they incorporate their culture into their writing, music, or art.
October guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including film screenings at the Bill Cosford Cinema and exhibition openings at the Lowe Art Museum and UM Gallery at Wynwood. Theatre arts students take the stage at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre to kick off the fall season.
Black Miami artists take center stage
The University’s Center for Global Black Studies hosted its first convening and is highlighting the history and future of Black art in Miami.
September guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including film screenings, author presentations, musical performances, and exhibition openings.
Propelling children’s future successes through art and literacy
The University of Miami Linda Ray Intervention Center hosted a children’s art exhibit and showcased its new multicultural library made possible by the dedication of a University of Miami Ph.D. student.
