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$17M gift supports Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences, largest by an individual in college’s history
The gift will support several Ohio State initiatives, including new music building to be named after alumnus Ratmir Timashev and his family.
How the arts and humanities are confronting climate change
Climate change isn't just an issue for science. It's a complex problem that requires a bold response from artists, activists, performers and creators. These are some ways they're using narrative and…
Air transportation major Deemer named TBDBITL's newest drum major
Brayden Deemer, an air transportation major from Howland, will be the 63rd drum major of The Ohio State University Marching Band.
Ann Hamilton reflects on shifts in perceptions and creation myths
Ann Hamilton, renowned artist and Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Art, reflects on her latest work, myths of creation and how perceptions have changed due to the COVID-19…
Incoming chair of Department of Dance: 'Artists find a way'
Professor Nadine George-Graves, incoming chair of the Department of Dance, details how dance students and faculty have adapted to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dancing digitally: Instructors and students connect across screens
The Department of Dance has grappled with how to answer the question, “How does one dance in a virtual setting?” Luckily, they also have instructional technologist Chris Summers, whose background in…
Lord Denney's Players adapt play into 'Much A-Zoom About Nothing'
Rather than putting on a live play, Lord Denney's Players shifted to a pre-recorded production that was assembled largely on Zoom. The actors, all abiding by social distancing guidelines, spoke their…
Otter named 2020 Guggenheim Fellow
Associate professor of history Christopher Otter was awarded a 2020 Guggenheim Fellowship. English alumna Aimee Nezhukumatathil, who is currently a professor at the University of Mississippi, also…
Social distancing book recommendations
In a new era of isolation and social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we turn to a medium most comforting: books. As such, faculty and friends of the Department of English have shared…