Events
Media Theater, M110
Imagining Social Identities Through Computing
Media Theater, M110D. Fox Harrell, Associate Professor of Digital Media, MIT Hosted By Noah Wardrip-Fruin D. Fox Harrell's research explores the use of the computer as an expressive and cultural medium. As described in his recent book Phantasmal Media: An Approach to Imagination, Computation, and Expression (MIT Press), through both building and analyzing systems, he investigates how […]
Cornel West: "Ferguson, Racism, and the Media"
Media Theater, M110Engaging Education & Student Media Present (with the endorsement of A/BSA)... Speaker Blowout: FERGUSON, RACISM, AND THE MEDIA Keynote Speaker: CORNEL WEST Limited tickets available. Free tickets available at Engaging Education and Student Media Center for pickup on Nov 17 & a8 with UC Santa Cruz ID.
Lecture: Carrie Mae Weems, photographer
Media Theater, M110Photographer and video installation artist Carrie Mae Weems examines the complex and contradictory legacy of African American identity, class, and culture in the United States. Weems will discuss her work and ideas, drawing on three decades of artistic activity. The recipient of a 2013 MacArthur Foundation “genius" grant, Weems has exhibited nationally and internationally over […]
“Mendelsohn’s Incessant Visions” Screening and Q&A with Director Duki Dror
Media Theater, M110Free and Open to the Public General Admission Seating, first come, first served Parking available in Performing Arts Lot ($4) Synopsis: This film is a cinematic mediation about the untold story of Erich Mendelsohn, whose life and career were as enigmatic and tragic as the path of the century. He drew sketches on tiny pieces […]
WILDNESS: Film Screening and Discussion with Wu Tsang and Roya Rastegar
Media Theater, M110Click on image to enlarge flyer. The Departments of Feminist Studies and Film + Digital Media and the Graduate Program in Social Documentation Present: WILDNESS a film by Wu Tsang Screening and Discussion with director Wu Tsang and co-writer Roya Rastegar Reception to follow screening and discussion ABOUT THE FILM Rooted in the tropical underground […]
Jeff Hull: “Unlocking the Power of Play; Immersive Narrative in the Civic Realm”
Media Theater, M110Jeff Hull is engaged in a decade long metaphysical street battle against banality and routine. This takes the form of fictional cults with real world induction centers, pirate radio broadcasts from rogue agencies, bizarre team building exercises, guerrilla masonry, covert subterranean exploration, sasquatch dance bombs, and all manner of subterfuge. As the founder of Oaklandish […]
Peter Kenez: “The Coming of the Holocaust”
Media Theater, M110University of California, Santa Cruz, Emeriti group presents Emeriti Faculty Lecture by: Peter Kenez Professor of History, Co-Holder of Neufield-Levin Chair in Holocaust Studies UC Santa Cruz A Holocaust survivor and native of Hungary, Peter Kenez is a scholar of the history of Russia and the former Soviet Union. He is currently completing a book-length study […]
John Davison: “What will the games business look like in 5 years?”
Media Theater, M110John Davison, VP of programming at CBS Interactive - GameSpot and Metacritic, will look at the way the audience for games is changing, and how the games industry is adjusting and adapting to new tastes, technology, and trends. John Davison is VP of programming at CBS Interactive for GameSpot and Metacritic. Davison comes to CBS' […]