Tag: Alumni
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Stephen Tapert (MAPH ’02) Announces Book and Exhibition at The Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin
Film historian, writer, and filmmaker Stephen Tapert, who earned his M.A. from The University of Chicago in 2002 and later worked at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is set to curate his first exhibition at the world’s largest film museum: The Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, Italy.
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LA MAPHers: Catch Young Joon Kwak’s (MAPH ’10) MFA Thesis Exhibition TODAY!
Today is the last day to see the exhibition! You can also see some of Young Joon’s work in Issue 1 of Colloquium. Mutant Salon: Who Are Worth Our Love Young Joon Kwak MFA Thesis Exhibition March 11 – March 17, 2014 Mutant Salon: Who Are Worth Our Love will present new sculpture, photo, video, performance,…
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Alumni Blog Spotlight: Selective Viewing by Kate Blair
Kate Blair (MAPH ’13) writes about her continuing exploration of film, video, and other visual media on her blog Selective Viewing. It includes reviews and
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MAPH goes to ARTBAR!
On Friday, December 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, join MAPH students and alumni for ARTBAR, an evening of socializing, drinks, live performance, and art activities at the Hyde Park Art Center (5020 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615). The evening will include: Hands on art-making in 2 of the following media: clay, screenprinting, and…
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Colloquium Launch Party – November 15 – Sign up now!
The editors of Colloquium invite you to the Third Issue Launch Party/First Birthday Party! REGISTER HERE to save yourself a spot.
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Meet an Alum – Jennifer Harris (MA ’02)
Jennifer Harris (MA ’02) is a Development and Communications Consultant. During her MAPH year, Jennifer focused on gender studies. Jennifer graciously took the time to answer my questions about how MAPH life and study intersect with work in development and fundraising, giving a unique perspective on how the humanities permeate what often seems more like…
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Blurred Lines*: A Critical Examination of the Trans/Cis Dichotomy
a guest post by Nicole Rea, MAPH’s 2013 recipient of the Rafael Torch Memorial Fellowship “What makes you interested in transgender issues?” “So then, are you cis or are you trans?” As a woman perceived to be “cis” doing work that centers on issues faced by the transgender community, these are questions that I’m asked…
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Molly Foltyn (’13) on the Browne & Miller Internship: Book People
When I was an undergrad, I interned at a production company in Los Angeles. I answered phones, made sure the coffee pot was always full, battled daily with the copy machine, and was once awarded the great responsibility of driving to Saks Fifth Avenue to pick up not one, but three pairs of pants for…
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The Chicago Manual: 2013 MAPH Grads in Newcity
Reaching out to the city’s newcomers, this week’s Newcity (“The Chicago Manual”) explores life at UChicago and in the South Side. The issue features pieces by three 2013 MAPHers: Greg Langen’s reflections on the value of embracing CTA-derived anonymity, Amanda Scotese’s guide to on-campus architecture, and Charlie Puckett’s breakdown of an exciting new Hyde Park establishment.
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Colloquium Features 2013 MAPH Thesis Awards!
From the Editors: The MAPH thesis awards are back! While the annals of MAPH history may not be exact as to how long the thesis awards have been absent, we are delighted about their return.