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When Do We Want It?
Dean in Blue Light Andrew Chandler, inaugural dean of the WVC Cilker School of Art & Design addresses the troops for the very first time. Eternal Dean Emeritus Wes Burns schooling the youngins on the evil doings of 1970′s era administration. A Pair of Good Men Clay and Davis they are. Clean shirt, [...]
Friend to the Arts, Fred Chow
From President Davis: As many of you know, Fred Chow announced earlier in the semester that he will retire from the College this year. Despite our best efforts to hold back time, this Friday marks his last day on campus. I could not let this moment pass without expressing my personal appreciation to Fred and [...]
Jekyll and Hyde Opens Friday
Robert Louis Steven’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde opens this Friday. Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. A special midnight performance, Friday, Nov. 29th. 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30 and [...]
The Results Are In!
The results are in! By a wide-margin, Gus, Happy, Non-Threatening takes the cake. Thanks to all of those who took the time to vote. Gus, Happy, Non-Threatening Gus, Groovy Gus, Mildly Serious Gus, Carefree
Día de los Muertos
[Updated] Maryanne Mills writes: There are three wonderful Day of the Dead altars/celebrations around campus this week! The Puente Club is having a celebration today, Tuesday, October 29th at 12:30 pm in the Campus Center. Texkatlitoka Aztec Dancers and Drums will be performing a traditional dance and providing an explanation of the Day of the [...]
12th Annual Choral Festival
[Updated] If you notice an inordinate number of high school students in tuxedos and formal gowns on campus tomorrow, they will likely be in a choir from one of the fourteen schools that will be participating in our 12th Annual Invitational Choral Festival. This year’s festival will be adjudicated by Dr. Gene Peterson, Associate Director [...]
Midnight, Sat. Oct. 26th.
Midnight, Sat. Oct. 26th. Studio Theater Performance of works by Edgar Allen Poe, adapted by David Chaplle, directed by Amy Zsadanyi-Yale and Carol Fischer Katrina Alverez, Cristi Bocci, Nicole Keith, Navid Rahnemoon, Elizabeth Reyes, Savahna Yale, Alexandra Zvargulis opening night, The Bells The Bells (poem) from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edgar Allen Poe Opens Friday
A Very Dark Evening With Mr. Edgar Allan Poe opens this Friday, 8pm in the Studio Theater. Midnight performance October 26th! FIVE CLASSIC TALES ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE “Few writers have matched Edgar Allan Poe’s dark imagination and A Very Dark Evening With Mr. Edgar Allan Poe brings the thrills and chills of Poe to [...]
Site Specific Art @ WVC
Today the Viking Grove was transformed into a massive outdoor exhibition space. The work, “Send Silence Packing” displayed 1,100 backpacks, representing the 1,100 college students who die by suicide every year. Members of the exhibit’s sponsor, Active Minds were on hand to answer questions and share information. Not only was the exhibit extraordinarily powerful and [...]
Heavenly Bodies Lecture
The Global Citizenship Committee presents “Heavenly Bodies: Cult Treasures and Spectacular Saints in the Catacombs” A free lecture by Dr. Paul Koudounaris West Valley College Fox Center, Rm 120, Thurs. Oct 17th 4-5pm. Featured Image Photo courtesy of Dr. Koudounaris
Cornejo Scores!
From Lou De La Rosa: As the past department chair, I am proud to share this link which promotes Contest, a new independent film about high school bullying that will have it’s world premiere at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 5, followed by a national television debut on the Cartoon Network the following [...]
Spotlight
Song For Webster
Last night the West Valley College Chorale and Chamber Singers dedicated their final concert of the school year to our late colleague Webster Owens. Webster was beloved by this campus community and is sorely missed. Warm summer sun, shine brightly here, Warm Southern wind, blow softly here, Green sod above, lie light, lie light, Good [...]
Gala Round Up
Note the honest expression on Kayla’s face (Ms. Empson’s performance was flawless btw)… Who knew Dr. Gaskin would be there? Gus must be the hardest working man in (Silicon Valley) show business… Goodness gracious we miss Ginger… It takes a field marshal to pull these productions off in 12 weeks (kudos Amy)… Congratulations West Valley [...]
Exhibitions
Duchamp hoisted a urinal onto a pedestal and foisted a century’s worth of postmodern art-schtick on America. Hey, the Venus of Willendorf ain’t schtick, is it? Tag, Exhibitions
Award Win Part Deux
Congratulations to Michelle Hawkins and West Valley College’s vocal jazz ensemble, Synchronicity, for their second consecutive DownBeat Magazine Award. To be judged among the best vocal jazz ensembles in the country is a tremendous honor; to be judged so twice is proof of a strong collaborative effort between fine student musicians and a gifted and [...]
Guest Post, Tim Kelly
The WVC Associated Students are sponsoring a series of Dr. Seuss related events including an exhibition of Seuss inspired student work. The exhibit will run from April 23rd through May 3rd. A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2nd from 5-7 p.m. The show and reception will be held in the newly renovated Campus Center [...]
Occupy Saratoga
“SLO: The Gospel of Assessment” You want Student Learning Outcome documentation we’ve got Student Learning Outcome documentation! The initial goal of an effective art instructor is to determine the student’s interests. A healthy rapport will likely develop as the student learns to more deliberately articulate his or her “voice” and experiences the satisfaction of a job well-done. [...]
