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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Winter Break
As a reminder, the University is closed for winter break from Friday, December 19 at 5 p.m. through Monday, January 5, 2009, at 8 a.m. Please be sure to leave phone and email out-of-office messages where applicable. Click here for details on building closures during the break. Have a joyous and safe holiday season.

Late Night Breakfast
Studying for finals and preparing for crits making you hungry? Student Development & Activities invites you to stop by for breakfast served by members of the Student Affairs Staff. Come on over to nourish your bodies and help fuel your minds while food supplies last.
December 15, 10 p.m.
CBS Auditorium, Hamilton Hall

Applications Now Available for 2009-2010 RA Positions
The Office of Residential Life welcomes all undergraduate students to apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) for 2009-2010. RAs work to create engaged residential communities that foster an experience of student learning. Applications are available in the Residential Life Office in Pine Residence Hall. For more information call 215-717-6812.

“Sidewalk Sales” Approval Process
Students wishing to sell any items in areas in front of, or inside of, any University of the Arts buildings must receive prior approval from the Dean of Students Office, and have the signed approval form on-site during the sale period. University departments wishing to similarly sell items must receive approval from their respective deans or vice presidents.

Book Buy Backs
The UArts School Store is happy to announce that its student “Book Buy Back” program continues through December 19. The school store is located at 307 S. 13th Street and can be reached at 215-875-0373.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Alumni Collection Donated to Smithsonian
Bernie Cleff ’50 (Photo) recently donated to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Photograph Archives a collection of his photographs of Daniel Chester French’s outdoor sculptures. Cleff’s collection of approximately 1,300 negatives, slides, enlargements and Ektachrome color transparencies were taken in 1975 when he was hired to photograph French’s monuments and models for a major retrospective exhibition of the sculptor’s works.

Film Major Travis Waugh featured in Student Filmmakers Magazine
Student Filmmakers Magazine recently conducted an interview for an upcoming article with Film student Travis Waugh about "Fairytales," his movie that won second place in the magazine’s Summer Shorts 2008 Festival. For more information, visit StudentFilmMakers.com.

From the Office of ResLife
The University’s Residential Life Office has a limited number of spaces available for students in its Juniper, Spruce, Pine and Furness residence halls for the spring semester. If you are interested, call 215-717-6811 or stop by the office in the Pine Residence Hall. Applications are due by December 19 at noon.

LGBTI Scholarships Available
The University of the Arts is proud to be the only university offering its students the Justin Eng Scholarship ($2,500) and Robert Posner Scholarship ($1,500), which are administrated through the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund. These scholarships are available to students within the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities and their supporters. To apply, an essay, reference and samples of work are due by Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at 5 p.m. Students interested in these scholarships can obtain more information by visiting the Financial Aid Scholarship Bulletin Board.

Staff Council-Sponsored Food Drive
Staff Council has partnered with Philabundance for a holiday food drive to assist needy Philadelphia families that runs through December 18. Non-perishable food donations (no glass containers, please) can be placed in boxes stationed at the entries of Hamilton, Terra and Anderson Halls. For more information, contact Eileen Grabosky (215-717-6036 or egrabosky@uarts.edu).

Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble: A Tribute to Woody Herman
December 15, 7 p.m.
Levitt Auditorium, Gershman Hall

Composition Concert
December 16 – 17, 7 p.m.
UArts Dance Theater at The Drake

Multimedia Department: Senior Presentations
December 17, 6 – 9 p.m.; December 18, noon – 6 p.m.
Connelly Auditorium, Terra Hall

Book Arts/Printmaking Book Party
Books, prints and unique gifts will be on display and for sale by undergraduate and graduate Book Arts students. For more information, contact mandyjdunn@gmail.com.
December 18, 4 – 7 p.m.
CBS Auditorium, Hamilton Hall

Crafts Exhibition, Inspired by President Buffington
“Material Culture/Object as Portrait,” is an exhibition of work from the Crafts Department’s junior projects class, taught by professor Rod McCormick and Mi-Kyoung Lee and inspired by President Buffington. This project began with the class inviting President Buffington to share photographs of artifacts that he owns and lives with. He then gave a slide presentation to the class and shared his thoughts on the objects. Over the course of three weeks, the students made a collection of work in response to the presentation. The final exhibition includes a variety of artworks, both functional and non-functional, that reflect the values, ideas, attitudes and assumptions embodied in the President's possessions. Participating artists are Hannah Baker, Tara Bellofatto, Carolyn Biel, Astrid Bucio, Rachael Camacho, Bernadette Cladek, Ann Marie Dewitt, Lindsey Dickson, Annette Griffin, Shannon Henry, Carissa Hudson, Jisoo Lee, Betty Lertdarapong, Marion Loippo, Alexandra Lozier, Justin MacDonald, Matthew Malesky, Jack Nichols, Diana Palermo, Matthew Phillips, Erica Rega, Jacob Rissinger, Rebecca Schack, Alexandra Wisniewski and Sarah Wondrack.
Thru January 22
President’s Office Suite, Hamilton Hall

Discounted Tickets to See Renowned Chinese Dance and Music Company at the Merriam
The University of the Arts community is invited to see the world-class performance by Divine Performing Arts at the Merriam Theater on Dec 19 – 21. Discover the thrill of a whole new realm of dance that is to inspire, ennoble and enrich; see a perfect harmony of inner spirit and outer physicality brought to life against the stunning 3-D cinematic backdrop; experience a seamless flow of grace, energy and spirituality that runs deep into the soul with breathtaking colors and costumes. A spectacular performance inspired by an ancient culture over 5,000 years old. For 30 percent discounted tickets, present your University ID at the Merriam Box Office. Group tickets savings of up to 40 percent available. For information, email tickets@gp-acc.org, call 267-614-7649 or visit DivinePerformingArts.org.

Opportunityfor Media Arts and Film Students
Paramount Pictures will be shooting a feature film in the Philadelphia area this spring and is looking for media arts and film students or recent graduates who are eager to work on a movie set or within a film production office. This opportunity can serve as a paid internship for undergrads or a first film job for recent grads. Paid positions will be available for assistance with the following departments: Camera, Costumes, Editorial, Hair and Make-Up and Production. Undergrad students/recent graduates should send resumes only to filmresumes08@gmail.com. Be sure to indicate which department you have the most interest in working with at the top of your resume. Callbacks for interviews are anticipated to run from January through March.

Call for Fiber Artists: On the Fringe of Fiber
The “Art in City Hall” program has issued a call for submissions to Philadelphia-area artists for this spring’s exhibition, “On the Fringe of Fiber” in the historic public corridors of City Hall. The exhibition will reflect the diversity of the medium by comparing and contrasting hand assembled traditional methods with experimental processes and materials for creating fiber based artworks. The exhibition will strive to present a wide exploration of contemporary fiber art. Open to all artists in all media. Artwork must comply with the dimensions of the display cases, which are 84” H x 94” W x 24” D. Submissions must be received by January 16. Exhibition runs February 19 — May 22, with a reception Thursday, February 19, 5 – 7 p.m. For full details, visit Phila.gov/artincityhall. 

Apply Now for a Meaningful Year of Service
The Greater Philadelphia Schweitzer Fellowship Program addresses the health needs and well-being of underserved and vulnerable populations throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Each year, up to 12 graduate students interested in health are selected to serve as Fellows who provide community-based service. Fellows design and implement a direct service project aimed at improving health and access to health care. Other aspects of the Fellowship are designed to inspire and inform Fellows, and to reinforce their commitment to humanitarian service. Fellows receive a $2,000 stipend. Application deadline is Sunday, February 1. Open to all students enrolled in a graduate degree program through April 2010. For more information about the program and application guidelines, please visit SchweitzerFellowship.org.