Arts & Humanities
Joseph Dupris, a visiting assistant professor at CU Boulder, is a linguist and “maqlaqsyals” user who helped integrate the Modoc language into the short film This Is Their Land. It was recently screened on campus, and a 150th anniversary remembrance is set to be held in Tulelake, California.
For Professor of Musicology Robert Shay, the many mysteries of Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas are too important to ignore. His critical edition of the English composer’s score provides fresh answers to a number of questions.
In a recently published essay, Professor Iskra Fileva offers a new method for judging long-passed historical figures who, by modern standards, may exemplify redeeming and repulsive qualities.
Jennifer Ho, director of CU Boulder’s Center for Humanities & the Arts, discusses the state of the arts and humanities in higher education as CHA celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Undergraduate Ciara O’Neil found documents indicating CU Museum of Natural History co-founder Theodore Dru Alison “Theo” Cockerell was a eugenics sympathizer.
The College of Media, Communication and Information received a $25,000 donation from the climate-action organization Mission Zero to further climate-focused work. Faculty and students undertook seven grant projects, tackling climate issues through innovative storytelling.
The Takács Quartet is pushing to deepen and expand its relationship with fans. Through its new CU Series, the group will allocate tickets to engage new audience members.
An essay collection edited by CU Boulder anthropologists explores expanded notions of corruption in the Trump era. Corruption is endemic to the United States, the editors argue.
The College of Music's American Music Research Center is bustling with activity. Director Susan Thomas is spearheading various exciting projects—discover what’s new.
TikTok has become a go-to platform for discovering new music, but many musicians say the app interferes with their artistic integrity. CU instructor and musician Mike Barnett discusses how TikTok has changed the music industry, for better and for worse.