Of little databases and the poetics of the web revival
An essay by English professor Danny Snelson, whose new book will be published this month.
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Food studies class spurs discussions on consumerism, sustainability, ancient cultures and more
As part of the course, led by ELTS professor Vetri Nathan, students explore food-related narratives from their own lives.
What Beyoncé’s music says about the desire for freedom and recognition
A new book by Tiffany E. Barber explores the impact of four prominent Black visual artists but begins with a comparison to popular reception of the legendary singer.
Classics professor Robert Gurval receives emeriti service award
Since his retirement in 2019, he has ‘brought the history of UCLA to life and introduced many to a fascinating and important story.’
‘I must be famous to be heard’
Esha Niyogi De’s new book reveals a previously hidden narrative about women in South Asian cinema.
Where content is truly king
Kara Cooney, chair of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, is among a growing number of Bruins sharing commentary on Substack and similar sites.
A history reclaimed
Marissa López developed the Picturing Mexican America app to shed light on the erasure of Mexican history from the maps of Los Angeles.
Bruce Whiteman’s greatest hits
For 25 years, his program notes have been an integral part of the Chamber Music at the Clark experience.
Paper films – treasures of pre-war Japan – to be screened at Billy Wilder Theater, April 13
Ninety years after the height of the medium’s popularity, a selection of kami firumu will be presented by the Yanai Initiative and the UCLA Film & Television Archive.
In memoriam: Susan Downey, 86, scholar of ancient art and archaeology
A member of the UCLA faculty from 1965 to 2012, she conducted field research in Greece, Italy, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.