SJSU College of Humanities and the Arts

How are robots becoming the future of art? How does a play about yoga lead to more mindful spending habits? Read more from SJSU College of Humanities and the Arts's Spring 2024 Expressions newsletter:
https://www.sjsu.edu/humanitiesandarts/about-us/expressions.php

San Jose State University's own H&A students distill the stories of the college in the latest issue of the Expressions newsletter. Come behind the scenes and join the conversation with and . Feel the pulse of the humanities and arts and see how SJSU students are at the heart of real-world conversations.
Read Expressions here: https://www.sjsu.edu/humanitiesandarts/about-us/expressions.php

The Spring 2024 Expressions newsletter is here. Each story featured in this newsletter celebrates how San Jose State University students define their versions of what it means to create. And with these creations, students open doors to discuss how creating will not only influence ourselves but the people around us. Check out the newsletter! San Jose State University Alumni Association

👁️ Citizens, heed the call of Big Brother! 📢 We command your attention to the upcoming theatrical production of “1984,” meticulously adapted from George Orwell’s seminal novel by our loyal followers Robert Owens, Wilton Hall Jr., and William A. Miles.

🎭 Under the watchful gaze of Director Scott Cummins, our esteemed Theatre Arts Lecturer, watch the unfolding drama at the Hammer Theatre.

📆 Prepare for the performances on:
May 3, 9, 10 at 7:30 pm
May 4, 11 at 2 pm
May 8 at 11 am

🔒 Enter the world of Oceania, where the all-seeing eye of Big Brother reigns supreme. Join us as we expose the treacherous journey of Winston Smith, trapped in the machinations of the state. Experience the chilling consequences of rebellion in a society where dissent is crushed and conformity is the law.

🌐 This production is not merely entertainment; it is a stark warning of the dangers that lurk in our world. Let the truth be known: resistance is futile and thoughtcrime will not be tolerated.

🎟️ Secure your place and bear witness to the power of conformity, surveillance, and the grip of authority by using the link in our bio.

🫵 Your compliance is expected.

#1984

Join us in celebrating imagination, art, and movement with the first ever SJSU Stop Motion Animation festival. Our festival will kick off with a series of hands-on workshops focusing on different areas of stop motion animation productions: puppetry, fabrication techniques, miniature sets and props, character development and of course, animation and storytelling. The workshops will be followed by a weekend of screenings, panels and Q&As at the Hammer Theatre.

Stop Motion Animation entails photographing your object or figure, slightly moving them, and photographing them again. When the photos are played in succession, the objects or characters appear to be moving on their own. Interdisciplinary by nature, this fascinating art form encompasses several areas—bringing them together to create thought provoking magic.

Workshops, Special Programming, and Feature Film screening with Academy-nominated Director Jim Capobianco on March 2nd at SJSU (registration required!)

Screenings, Panel, Kangmin Kim retrospective and Q&A at the Hammer Theatre on March 3rd at 2pm.

Tickets and Info here:
https://buff.ly/49mrDdJ

Loston Harris’ master class! Talking with the student at about networking and creating opportunities as a musician! Tickets still available for his Black Cab performances tonight at the Hammer!

Great seminar on Telling your life story philosophically by Professor Janet Stemwedel. Students are learning about telling compelling stories, and there will be an event at the Hammer Theatre on April 25th for participants!

Fantastic event at the Hammer4—reading by and conversation with Percival Everett!

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t yet seen “G-Code is my love language” at the Thompson Gallery in the Art Building, check out this amazing exhibit tomorrow!

SJSU’s Day of Giving is coming up! Don’t forget to and make your gift to the College of Humanities and the Arts on February 13! With projects that support Philosophy, Journalism, Music, Design, and more, there are many ways to make a difference.

Learn more at https://buff.ly/3SA4XQf

The Winter 2023 Expressions newsletter is finally here! In this newsletter, San José State welcomes the Humanities and the Arts Department’s arriving faculty members as they become new additions to the university’s legacy. Learn more about each of the faculty members’ passions and interests by reading their profiles that showcase snapshots of their lives. Read Expressions here: https://buff.ly/3Br8g4b

You’ve probably never considered comics as something that can be used for activism, but during the comics workshop and public conversation held on November 1st and 2nd, students were able to see how it could be. By creating their own comics, students were able to share their personal stories and express themselves. This, in itself, can be seen as a form of activism. As Assistant Professor Urcaregui says, “We need diverse stories, not only autobiographical, but also fantasy. To not only see ourselves reflected, but to see experiences beyond our own.” Find out more about this in the new Expressions edition here: https://buff.ly/3Br8g4b!

As one student performer puts it, “There’s no character that’s an antagonist. Ambition is the antagonist of the play.” In the workplace culture, ambition is everywhere. You can’t escape it. This feature story about Gloria is a cautionary tale that becomes a reminder of the consequences of being too ambitious. Read more to discover an in-depth look of Gloria, now available in the College of H&A's Expressions newsletter for the Fall 2023 edition. Read Expressions here: https://buff.ly/3Br8g4b

The College of Humanities and the Arts is proud to present the Fall 2023 Expressions newsletter, entirely produced by the student interns of the H&A Marketing team! As we look forward to inspiring the local community and alumni of San José State University, join us in a scholarly journey that captures the diverse and impactful narratives of celebration, activism, and ambition through public works. Also, don’t miss out on the chance to learn about our talented student interns.

Honored with the 2023 William Randolph Hearst Award, discover the extraordinary career of in the Fall 2023 Edition of Expressions. From San José State University to NBA Insider at ESPN, delve into the insights, iconic interviews, and unwavering commitment that define his remarkable journey. Learn more about Marc and his time at SJSU in this issue of Expressions, here: https://buff.ly/3Br8g4b !

🎻Experience the magic of Béla Bartók's groundbreaking string quartets as the acclaimed Takács Quartet, winners of the 2022 Gramophone Award, graces SJSU with their mesmerizing performance once again. 🎶Immerse yourself in the rich fusion of classical and folk, a journey through the heart of Hungary's musical soul. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the Takács Quartet bringing Bartók to life. 🌟

📍 SJSU Music Building, Concert Hall
⏰ Dec 1 Concert - 7:30 pm
Dec 2 Symposium - 2 pm (FREE)
Dec 3 Concert - 2 pm
🎻 Secure your tickets through the link in our bio!

This concert is a collaborative partnership between:
SJSU Artistic Excellence Programming Grant
School of Music and Dance
San Jose Chamber Music Society
Violinists, violists, and cellists from nearby universities, conservatories, schools, and youth orchestras.

We're at our last week of our crowdfunding campaign for the Digital Humanities Center and have raised over 80% of our goal! Please consider making a gift today, which will be matched 1:1 by the NEH.

We've described how the DHC might change how we as a community can interact with the humanities and the arts, but the Center can also change how we interact with one another. Conversations about concerning issues can include more people and activists can spread their message more widely.

This project is a collaboration between the College of Humanities and the Arts and SJSU King Library. Learn more and donate here: https://buff.ly/3QNbvvh

🌟Join us for a powerful journey of faith, family, and forgiveness in 'Pilgrimage,' a groundbreaking new play by and .
🧕🏾Follow the captivating story of five Muslim American women as they embark on a transformative pilgrimage to Mecca.
In a post-pandemic world, this play reimagines the boundaries of theater and brings forth the voices of women, Muslims, immigrants, and those often unheard.

📍Where: Hugh Gillis Hall, R.m. 103
⏰When: Nov 8 (7:30pm - 9:30pm)
🎭 Free for all, reserve a spot using the link in our bio "AEPG Events Guide"

This play is possible thanks to the partnership & sponsor between:
Golden Thread Theatre Company (San Francisco)
SJSU Film and Theatre Department
SJSU Performance Studies Program in the Communication Studies Department
Califia Productions at SJSU
SJSU Artistic Excellence Programming Grant

It's Week 3 of our DHC Crowdfunding Campaign! Thank you to all who have made a contribution, but we still need your support to reach our goal. Your gift will be matched 1:1 by the NEH, so be sure to take advantage of that!

This Digital Humanities Center will help our College and our Academic Centers, like
The Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies and The Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies, share their research and exhibitions for all to see!

Learn more and donate here: https://buff.ly/3QNbvvh

The Digital Humanities Center Crowdfunding Campaign is well under way! With 21 days left to go, we've been able to reach 60% of our goal. Our Digital Humanities Center, located right on campus, will help our students, faculty, and community members perceive and work with the humanities and arts in new ways we have yet to imagine.

Thank you so much for your support so far and we hope to keep this train going! Learn more and donate: https://buff.ly/3tVuMSt

The College of H&A and SJSU Career Center are back with another great alumi panel! This time, we'll be featuring graduates who have gone on to careers in the fields of media and public relations. We're delighted to have Madilynne Medina (Journalism '22), Kendra Rodenburg (Advertising '19), and Alannah McDermott (Public Relations '20) back to share their stories with all of you!

Livestreamed on Zoom on Wed, 11/15 @ 5:00 PM. Register here: https://buff.ly/3FxRmmy

Meet the heart & soul of BRIAR 🤍
Catch them tonight at 7 p.m. in SPX Rm. 216.

🌟BRIAR – an original dance masterpiece by seymour::dancecollective, led by SJSU's own Chafin Seymour.
🤩 Featuring an all-BIPOC cast, this performance explores contemporary racial identity with humor inspired by Black American legends, from Brer Rabbit to Bernie Mac.
📍Where: SJSU’s Dance Theater, SPX 216
⏰When: Oct 27 (7pm -3 pm)
🎭 Open to the public free of charge, so grab a friend, a family, and enjoy Friday night together!

This event is made possible Artistic Excellence Programming Grant.

Join us on a journey of identity and heritage in 'Baba Joon'.
A powerful one-person theatre performance by the talented . From Wales to Iran, we explore the beautiful complexities of being from a mixed-heritage family in South Wales. 🎭
The event is ❗FREE❗ and open to the public so grab a friend, or a family member, and enjoy a beautiful Tuesday night.

Where: Hal Todd Theatre, Hugh Gillis Hall 103
When: October 24 (7 pm to 9 pm)
Click the link in our bio to register.

This event is made possible by the College of Humanities & Arts' Artistic Excellence Programming Grant.

Through dance performance storytelling, BRIAR is a new original dance work by seymour::dancecollective directed by SJSU Assistant Professor Chafin Seymour, that explores the liminal space of racial identity in today’s contemporary culture.
Take a sneak peek of the depth BRIAR has to offer through next week open rehersal and connect with industry level cherographers for FREE!
👯💃🏿🕺🏻🎭
Where: SJSU’s Dance Theater, SPX 216
When: Oct 23 - 27 (12-3 pm)
The actual play will premire on Oct 27, from 7-8 pm, also FREE 👀
Use the link in our bio to register.

A great night at the music concert hall with the SJSU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble! Thank you to the students and to Craig McKenzie!