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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT: University Forum scheduled for this Wednesday, Nov. 19
Faculty, students and staff are invited to the University Forum this Wednesday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. in Levitt Auditorium of Gershman Hall. The Forum will be dedicated to a discussion of the Middle States Self-Study report, focusing on the major themes that have emerged. The session will provide the opportunity to touch on what have we learned through the Self-Study process – what challenges we have identified, and in what areas we have made progress since the last accreditation visit – and to invite questions or feedback. We hope that in addition to providing your written comments on the report (which can be accessed by logging in to the University portal at http://myuarts.uarts.edu), that you will join us for this important conversation.

New Registration Requirement for Spring 2009
Starting this semester, all students must update their address and emergency contact information before they will be permitted to register. Access to the registration screens will not be available unless this information is updated. To ensure you will be able to register, prior to the registration start time, log onto the MyUArts Portal and click on the MyUArts Record tab, then on the “Address and Data Change” link and update your information. To be sure that you have successfully updated your address, visit the “Check My Permission to Register” link. Look for the flyer in your student advising packet that explains this requirement and how to update your information.

Spring book ordersThe end of the semester is rapidly approaching and it is now time to think about Spring book orders. All books should be ordered for the Spring semester by December 5th. Placing book orders at this time will ensure that your books will be on the shelves for the start of the semester. The UArts School Store is happy to announce that the “Book Buy Back” program will be available to students during the week of finals, Dec 10th-19th.


NEWS AND EVENTS

Ben Vereen talks to UArts Community
Tony Award winner Ben Vereen will share stories of his singing, dance and acting careers with 200 students and faculty from the University of the Arts at the Caplan Center for the Performing Arts. Vereen is in town to perform at the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Awards, honoring Maya Angelou and Norman Lear for their humanitarian efforts.
Nov 17, 11:30am
Caplan Center for the Performing Arts

Broad Topic: Chazz Palminteri
Academy Award-nominated actor Chazz Palminteri will sit down for a discussion with members of The University of the Arts community in the latest installment of the Broad Topic interview series. Palminteri is presently starring in “A Bronx Tale,” the memoir he wrote, which runs at the Merriam beginning tomorrow, November 1, through November 23. University community members interested in attending the discussion are also encouraged to take advantage of discounted $20 tickets for all performances (except Friday and Saturday evenings). Please present a valid University of the Arts ID at the box office to take advantage of the savings.
November 19, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Merriam Theater

Let’s Talk About Self-Defense
Join Student Development & Activities as Joanne Wszolek from Alert Personal Safety gives a basic self-defense workshop to help you remain safe and smart in the city.
Nov 19 - 8 PM
Hunt Room, Hamilton Hall

Alumna performing with Radio City Rockettes
Christina Jensen ’08 (Modern Dance) is appearing in the dance troupe of this holiday season's Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular show in Nashville. The Rockettes makes their seventh annual appearance at the Grand Ole Opry House’s 25th anniversary “Country Christmas” show, running through Dec. 28. Jensen was one of just 18 dancers selected for the troupe from hundreds who auditioned.

Kudos to CMAC faculty member Larry Loebell
A monologue from the play “La Tempestad” by Writing for Film and Television adjunct Larry Loebell, has been published in “One on One: The Best Men’s Monologues for the 21st Century.” Also, a monologue from his Barrymore Award-nominated play “House Divided,” will be published in the second edition of “Duo! The Best Scenes for Two for the 21st Century,” which will be published in 2009.

University Celebrates International Education Week
International Education Week, a U.S. Department of State-organized call for action, celebrates international education efforts on college campuses and international organizations worldwide. Sponsored by International Student Services and Global Exchange Network. For more information, contact Mara Flamm, Director of International Student Services (mflamm@uarts.edu or 215/717-6621). The University community is invited to enjoy the following on-campus International Education Week events:

Latino Student Union Salsa Dance Party
November 14, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Solmssen Court

My Life As an International Artist
Explore the possibility of creating art and working abroad either during the summer or after graduation at this informal discussion and information session with an international dinner.
November 18, 7 – 8 p.m.
411 Gershman Hall

International Painting Party
Help University international students transform Gershman Hall’s 4th floor into an international corridor by assisting in the painting of their internationally-themed murals. Free international lunch included!
November 19, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gershman Hall (4th floor)
International Corridor Opening Party

Capoeira and belly-dancing lessons and dance party with an open mic.
November 21, 5 – 10 p.m.
Gershman Hall (4th floor)

 

Equinox
A staple in the School of Theater Arts studio series, this one-act festival is written, produced, designed and directed by students. A playground for new ideas, fresh young writers and creative risks, EQUINOX never fails to stimulate and intrigue.
November 20 – 23, 8 pm; November 22 – 23, 2 pm
Black Box Theater, Gershman Hall

Design Internships: Got one? Want one? Have Questions?
Focusing on industrial and graphic design students (with illustration students also invited). Join us for student presentations on current internships, learn about available positions for spring and summer, and hear more about the course and the internship process. Questions, contact Beth Van Why, bvanwhy@uarts.edu
November 19, 7 p.m.
Anderson Hall (4th floor)

MAKE:Philly November meeting - hosted each month by the Industrial Design department
The guest speaker at the upcoming MAKE:Philly meeting literally breaks physics laws for a living. His rap sheet includes a “Mirror that does not reverse,” “A curved mirror in which things don¹t look curved” and a “Driver-side mirror with no distortion and no blind spot.” Professor Andy Hicks of Drexel University will show some of his eye-popping inventions and speak about the science behind them. He¹ll also share how all of these breakthroughs originated from his research in vision-based control of robots. This will be our last meeting of 2008 and one not to be missed! FREE! ($5 donation suggested)
November 23
3 pm talk by Andy Hicks
4 pm Open Make, in the style of all Make Magazine Maker Challenges
Anderson Hall, 4th Floor

New York Times jazz critic’s book tour stops in Philly
Join Ars Nova Workshop for the release celebration of longtime New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff's new book "The Jazz Ear." Books will be provided for sale by Joseph Fox Bookshop.
For more information visit: http://www.arsnovaworkshop.com
International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street
Free Admission
Nov 17, 8 pm

Lecture and presentation by Valerii and Natasha Cherkashin
Since the 1990s, Moscow-based media artists, Valerii and Natasha Cherkashin have collaborated on performances, photographs and installations – producing a rich mix of images and ideas that together make up what one Russian commentator calls an "ideological parody", although they themselves speak rather of a cultural journey from "Utopia to Nostalgia". The Cherkashins have exhibited in Moscow, London, Paris, Vienna New York and Tokyo. Their work is to be found in many American museums, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Their currant project, the Global Underground, is a virtual subway linking Moscow, New York, London and Berlin.
For more information visit: http://www.cherkashin.dfcz.net/index.html
November 21, at 12 pm
Terra Hall, Connelly Auditorium, 8th floor

Senior Dance Concerts
November 19 – 21, 7 p.m.
UArts Dance Theater at The Drake

Technology Salon
Presented by Laura Grutzeck, Visual Resource Librarian
November 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Center for Teaching & Learning, Terra Building, 9th floor

Hot Damn! At Broad Street Ministries
Hot Damn! a band fronted by Personnel Services’ Chris Vereb performs at “Fallet Klassikeren” at the Broad Street Ministries Presbyterian Church. Hot Damn! is the sixth band out of seven on the bill. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information and set times, visit http://www.myspace.comhotdamnrock , email cvereb@uarts.edu or call 215.586.0750
Nov 11, 5:00 p.m. (doors open), 5:15 p.m. (show begins)
Broad Street Ministries Presbyterian Church, 315 South Broad Street

“50 Years of Bossa Nova”
A concert honoring the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, with the group Minas, featuring faculty members Orlando Haddad, Patricia King Haddad, Gerald Veasley, Erik Johnson, John Swana and alumnus Charlie Patierno. After the concert, there will be a dance party with the Minas Band, Samba drummers and live Brazilian costumed dancers. Tickets are $25 for the first show; $15 for the dance party. Ticket holders for the first show get to stay for the second show free. Call 215/222-1400 or visit www.worldcafelive.com for ticket info. Free parking.
November 29, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
The World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut St.)

The Green Exhibit
Work by current MFA students Shawn Beeks and Paul Maraldo will be featured in “The Green Exhibition,” where pieces are made of recycled and environmentally friendly materials and found objects.
Thru January 23, 2009
Philadelphia’s City Hall (NE entrance, 2nd and 4th floors)

UD/ART Faculty Exhibition
Former UArts faculty member Tricia Treacy, in collaboration with Julianna Foster, is featured at the UD/ART Faculty Exhibition, Crane Arts. For more information, visit www.udel.edu/art or www.cranearts.com.
Thru November 30 (Wed. – Sun., noon – 5 p.m.)
UD at the Crane (1400 N. American St.)

School Store exhibit
Photography by John Bacche and handcrafted bags by Ciatria Gunter. The exhibit will run till December 5.

Lunch Time Yoga
Lunchtime yoga series, sponsored by the Provost’s Office, is an all level class for students, faculty and staff.
November 19 & 26 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
B Studio, 309 S. Broad Street

Student Development & Activities Logo Contest
UArts Student Development and Activities has issued a challenge to students – create a logo that will become the operation’s permanent brand and be used on all advertisements and communications inside and outside of the University. The winner will receive $300, bragging rights and a great resume builder to boot. To participate, please submit a CD version and a hard copy of your logo creation. All entries must be received at 313 Gershman Hall no later than noon on December 5. Questions can be directed to Steve Scaduto, Director of Student Development & Activities, at 215/717-6615.

Do you have what it takes to make it in the Fashion Business?
MTV is casting for a new series that will bring a group of people to New York City to work directly with a world-renowned fashion designer – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be intimately involved in the fashion business, meet and work with a team of fashion experts and participate in the creation of a fashion line. Looking for creative, outgoing, self-confident and talented people who don’t yet have on-the job experience but are passionate about fashion, design, sewing, sketching, graphic art or any other aspect of the fashion business. Not just fashionistas or trendspotters, but creative thinkers who know how to market, merchandise and sell the line. Fashion industry experience is not required. To learn more, e-mail MTVfashioncasting@gmail.com or call 888/421-4555.

Performance opportunity for talented musicians
The Pennsylvania Players are seeking a cellist and an oboist to perform with their orchestra in the musical production of “A New Brain”. Musicians must be available for rehearsals beginning Sunday November 17, 7pm-11pm and for performances on November 20, 21, and 22 at 8pm and November 22 at 2pm. Stipend available. To apply contact: Jessica Gartner at gartnerj@sas.upenn.edu

Book Drive: Help us bring the magic of books to those who need it most
The UArts African American Student Union is collecting new and used books for underprivileged youth that may not have access or means to libraries and bookstores. Please help us by donating good quality books by using the collection boxes located in Hamilton Hall Lobby, Pine Lobby and Student Services. The drive runs through the end of December. For more information contact Brittany Owens at owensb@uarts.edu.

T. Howard internship: Don’t miss an opportunity that could shape your life and land you in an exciting career!
The deadline for applying for a T. Howard summer 2009 internship is fast approaching. If you are a minority or female student don’t miss your chance to secure a paid summer internship in the multimedia and entertainment industry. The T. Howard Foundation recruits, trains and places minority and female students in internships throughout the multimedia and entertainment industry. For full details and to submit your application, visit the www.t-howard.org. If you’ve already begun an application make sure your application is complete before the December 31, 2008 deadline.

Graphic Design Apprenticeship Opportunity
The CareerTV Graphic Design Apprentice Program is a semester long training program for aspiring graphic designers in the broadcast journalism industry. Successful candidates will gain hands on experience developing, designing and producing graphics to air on CareerTV.com. The successful candidate will be able to take design direction from concept through execution. Qualifications: Must be a sophomore, junior or senior; must receive college credit for the apprenticeship; Graphic Design or Graphic Arts majors preferred; Ability to work at least 16 hours a week; experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion on a MAC operating system. Deadline for spring semester candidates is December 11, 2008. Check the full listing at www.uartscareers.com or if you can send an e-mail of interest to lkeegan@uarts.edu

Design Competition
The Design Institution, an organization created to promote the development of the design practice bringing together designers from all over the world to advance creative and innovative solutions to improve living standards and address global concerns, organizes competitions for all designers, both student and professional, within different design disciplines. The international competition “Beach & Pool 2008” is taking place from October 28 through March 2, 2009 through its Web site and is aimed at designing products that reflect new ideas for the beach, sea, terrace or swimming pool spaces, involving aspects such as comfort, pleasure, recreation and environment. Entries will be evaluated by a jury, which is conformed by an internationally recognized group of designers. For full details, visit www.thedesigninstitution.com/bp2008/term_A.html

BuildaBridge Call for Entries
Artists are invited to submit artwork based on the theme of “IDignity,” Invisible Dignity. Exhibited artwork will portray the dignity of those who live in poverty. Subject matter should revolve around social justice and the issue of poverty in the United States and around the world. Topics may include, but are not limited to families, children, struggles, causes of poverty and the triumphs of those living in poverty. Open to all artists in two-dimensional media (photography, paintings, drawings, collage, prints, etc.). The exhibition will be displayed at the Philadelphia Cathedral located at 3723 Chestnut St. and run from December 2 – 16. For more information, contact Development Associate Tegan Marie Brozyna (development@BuildaBridge.org).

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: Sunday, February 1, 2009. Open to all students enrolled in a graduate degree program through April 2010. For more information about the program and application guidelines, please visit www.schweitzerfellowship.org

Feeling Thankful?
Here's a way to give back and alleviate hunger in our community: Help sort and pack cans of food during the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive that benefits several Philadelphia food cupboards. Bring your energy, your friends.
Tues., Nov. 25, 4-7p.m. and Wed., Nov. 26, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Old Pine Community Center, 4th & Lombard

ALUMNI EVENTS

Social in the City: Philadelphia
Hosted by Rosemarie Certo & Jeffrey Ware ’73. Fee: $10
701 S. 50th Street – Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia
Nov 18, 6 – 8 p.m
For more information contact: Laura J. Armstrong, Director of Alumni Relations - 215.717.6139, larmstrong@uarts.edu. www.uarts.edu/alumni

IN THE GALLERIES
Salvatore Meo
The first American retrospective of Philadelphia-born Salvatore Meo, who lived in Rome from 1950 – 2000 and was an influence on Arte Povera. Meo’s poetic mixed media constructions explored themes of abandonment, decay and destruction. Funded by a grant from the Judith Rothschild Foundation. For more information, visit www.uarts.edu/newsevent/4240.html or call 215/717-6480
Thru November 26 (Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat. – Sun., noon – 5 p.m.)
Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, Anderson Hall (333 S. Broad St.)

Tête-à-Tête: Intimate Portraits of Two Adolescent Sons – Martine Fourgeron
For more information, call 215/717-6300.
Thru December 12
Sol Mednick Gallery, Terra Hall (15th floor)

Best of Show Winners of the 2008 Photo Review International Photography Competition
For more information, call 215/717-6300
Thru December 12
Gallery 1401, Terra Hall (14th floor)