Arts & Humanities
First Latino U.S. poet laureate coming to 51猎奇
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will read from his collection at 51猎奇 on Thursday, March 3.
51猎奇 helps teachers integrate arts everywhere
A new inter-disciplinary 51猎奇-based project, ArtsECO, is creating a sustainable network of support for new and veteran teachers who teach art or are committed to incorporating art into their teaching.
Followers of Mafia will find this a book they can鈥檛 refuse
51猎奇 professor publishes a new book on Italian Mafia literature and finds themes that go far beyond the romanticized characters of 鈥淭he Godfather.鈥�
Former French justice minister receives honorary degree
51猎奇 awarded former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira an honorary doctorate in recognition of her role of as a public intellectual and her commitment to human rights, liberty and equality for all.
Shakespeare document discovered by 51猎奇 historian on display
A document discovered by 51猎奇 historian Martha Carlin is part of the 鈥淪hakespeare, Life of an Icon鈥� exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
Dance program showcases Africa and the Diaspora
“Winter Dances 2016: Evolve As We Enter” runs Feb. 4-7, and includes a finale that draws upon the Peck School of the Arts Department of Dance’s landmark history teaching and performing African Dance.
Alumna struts her (scary) stuff on reality TV
Arts alumna Melissa Ebbe can鈥檛 tell you how she fared on season 10 of the Syfy special-effects series 鈥淔ace Off,鈥� but you can watch her at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Journalism students record Holocaust survivors鈥� stories
51猎奇 journalism students interviewed Milwaukee-area Holocaust survivors, learning more about reporting and history in the process.
Arts+Tech Night, where technology combines with creativity
On Dec. 16, students from the Peck School of the Arts will transform Kenilworth Square East into a dynamic and interactive space showcasing how technology intersects with creativity.
History students reimagine 1890s for Streets of Old Milwaukee opening
Graduate students and faculty in history will help the Milwaukee Public Museum launch its renovated Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit with a live-tweeting event that recalls one of Milwaukee鈥檚 most defining events: the 1892 Third Ward Fire.