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“Interrogating Musical Tourism and 'World Music' Pedagogy: Coloniality and Anti-Colonialism in 'World Music' Classroom Practices”
Since the first Tanglewood Symposium sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) in 1967, music teachers across the United States and Canada have worked to include a range of music in their classrooms. At this event, speaker Juliet Hess will explore the possibility of coloniality…
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The Moors
See the ӰƵ Department of Theater perform The Moors by Jen Silverman from Oct. 6 through Oct. 15 at Maltz Performing Arts Center. The Moors follows two spinster sisters who live tedious lives in a remote Victorian manor, until the mysterious arrival of a young governess…
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Italian film screenings
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to two free upcoming film screenings on campus. First, there will be a screening of La Porta Dell‘Inferno (The Door to Hell) by Michael Cavalieri Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in Strosacker Auditorium. This documentary…
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Think you don’t like classical music? Give these suggestions from CWRU music faculty and students a try
Whether your go-to Spotify playlists are filled with country music or blues, rock music or R&B, one fact remains the same: Their inspirations can all be traced back to classical music. And while classical might seem unapproachable to those who aren’t familiar with it, this broad genre offers a…
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“A Brief History of Cosmic Harmony”
The Department of Music will host a talk by Aviva Rothman, associate professor of history at ӰƵ, titled “A Brief History of Cosmic Harmony” today (Sept. 22) from 4 to 5 p.m. in Harkness Chapel. Cosmic harmony for centuries signified an order that linked microcosm and…
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Professor Brian Gran contributes to submission for National Science Foundation roadmap
Brian Gran, professor of sociology and law, participated in and contributed to a submission made to the U.S. National Science Foundation's new Directorate on Technology, Innovation and Partnerships’ three-year roadmap for future investment decisions. The submission was made by Public Interest…
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CWRU’s Innovation Week to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship with events Sept. 26–29
Six to earn Innovator of the Year awards Whether in labs or lecture halls, student organizations or startup businesses, innovation is a constant across ӰƵ. Next week, Sept. 26–29, the university will recognize that spirit with Innovation Week—four days filled with nearly 20…
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CWRU to honor four Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners during Innovation Week
Of the many traits that unite members of the ӰƵ community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be the…
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“Cultural Logic of How Wealthy Families Manage Their Wealth”
The Department of Sociology will host a talk titled “Cultural Logic of How Wealthy Families Manage Their Wealth” Friday, Sept. 22, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Community Studies Center, Room 108 Annette Lareau, author of three award-winning books—Listening to…
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Spartan Showcase: Bethany Westphal
Bethany Westphal As a child, Bethany Westphal recalls listening to the music of Bruce Springsteen’s The E Street Band with her mom and falling in love with one aspect in particular: the soulful sounds of Clarence Clemons’ saxophone. Today, she’s a saxophonist herself—and she’s putting her talents…